34 citations
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September 1985 in “Contact Dermatitis” Minoxidil can cause skin irritation like eczema and rash in some users.
17 citations
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October 2003 in “Contact dermatitis” Glycerin in hand cream can cause allergic skin reactions.
8 citations
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November 2022 in “Cureus” Lulican™ shampoo is more effective and better tolerated than Ketoconazole for treating scalp seborrheic dermatitis.
19 citations
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February 2015 in “Contact dermatitis” Avoiding certain fragrances improved the man's skin condition.
12 citations
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November 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A woman developed a scalp condition from using minoxidil, which improved with a different treatment but left scarring.
9 citations
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August 2024 in “Cureus” Ketoconazole shampoo is a safe and effective treatment for scalp seborrheic dermatitis.
13 citations
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June 2020 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A rare scalp condition mainly in older women can be treated with various alternatives to steroids, which may have fewer side effects.
15 citations
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July 2002 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Two plywood factory workers developed contact dermatitis from phenol-formaldehyde resin, a known allergen.
5 citations
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July 2006 in “Contact dermatitis” Ammonium bisulfite in hair bleach can cause facial eczema.
6 citations
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April 2025 in “Communications Biology” Monocytes in hair follicles help neutrophils move through the skin in contact dermatitis.
March 2026 in “Journal of Sustainable Veterinary and Allied Sciences” The dog fully recovered after treatment for skin and tick-borne infections.
53 citations
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February 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The conclusion is that high-potency steroids or tacrolimus are effective treatments for erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp.
18 citations
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January 2020 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” High-potency steroids or tacrolimus are effective treatments for Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp.
7 citations
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June 2019 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Elderly men with a scalp condition healed in about 26 days using specific creams and dressings, with no return of the condition in 6 months.
February 2008 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Seborrheic dermatitis significantly lowers quality of life, especially in young people, women, and those with higher education.
4 citations
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January 1989 Allergic reactions to minoxidil may be due to the propylene glycol it is mixed with, not the minoxidil itself.
11 citations
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October 2016 in “Pediatric dermatology” Stopping the use of fluocinolone oil containing balsam fragrance improved hair regrowth in children allergic to it.
January 2004 in “Journal of Clinical Dermatology” A man got a skin allergy from using a hair growth product called minoxidil.
16 citations
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October 2013 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Scalp condition healed with prednisone and tacrolimus.
7 citations
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January 2021 in “Cureus” A woman had an allergic skin reaction to a hair loss treatment containing minoxidil and should not use it.
February 2026 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Adults are more reactive to allergens than older adults, who are more sensitive to medication-related allergens.
8 citations
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January 2019 in “JAAD Case Reports” EPDS can cause recurring scalp sores and hair loss if not treated.
13 citations
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September 2019 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Early treatment of EPDS can improve outcomes and reduce recurrence risk.
October 2025 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Recognizing and treating related skin conditions can improve atopic dermatitis management.
1 citations
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March 2026 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Use topical antifungals and selenium disulfide for scalp seborrheic dermatitis, with corticosteroids for severe cases.
January 2023 in “Our Dermatology Online” An old recipe called "Champigny Saumure" might help treat a rare scalp condition.
April 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” More research is needed to create personalized treatments for seborrheic dermatitis in people with curly hair.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Up to half of people experience itchy scalp, often due to skin conditions like seborrheic dermatitis or psoriasis, and treatments vary based on the specific cause.
52 citations
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February 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A 93-year-old woman developed a rare scalp condition after therapy, which improved with steroids, not antibiotics.
43 citations
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November 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” The document concludes that proper diagnosis and treatment of common scalp disorders are important for both physical and psychological health.