July 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Platelet-rich concentrates can be an alternative treatment for oral lichen planus, especially when steroids don't work.
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December 2010 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Finasteride may increase depression by reducing brain cell growth.
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February 2023 in “Frontiers in immunology” Immune checkpoint inhibitors can cause skin issues but are linked to better cancer outcomes.
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November 2008 in “Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology” Finasteride helps treat prostate issues and may prevent prostate cancer in high-risk men.
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April 2020 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” Excimer laser therapy can be an alternative for treating superficial morphea when topical steroids don't work.
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June 1994 in “International journal of biochemistry/International Journal of Biochemistry” The document discusses various skin disorders and new therapeutic approaches.
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January 2022 in “Skin research and technology” OCT can detect hidden hair follicles in alopecia areata, indicating potential hair regrowth.
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October 2023 in “Frontiers in endocrinology” Regulating certain sex hormones may help delay facial aging.
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January 2014 Current methods for assessing bioequivalence of topical drugs are limited and lack standardization.
Dexamethasone-primed stem cell media shows promise in treating lupus by reducing symptoms and inflammation.
June 2023 in “JAAD Case Reports” A man had a rare skin cancer that looked like a bald spot.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Cryotherapy might help regrow hair in Alopecia Areata, but more consistent research is needed.
February 2019 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Hair samples can reliably show average long-term hormone levels in young women.
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August 2019 in “European Journal of Dermatology” The document did not conclude on apremilast's effectiveness for severe alopecia areata.
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May 2016 in “Clinics in dermatology” Phototherapy can help treat hair loss in alopecia areata.
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January 2000 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Oral calcitriol helped improve scleroderma and hair regrowth in a young woman.
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January 2014 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” Nanotechnology in dermatology shows promise for better drug delivery and treatment effectiveness but requires more safety research.
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March 2021 in “JAAD Case Reports” Nail changes from immunotherapy can be managed without stopping cancer treatment.
January 2026 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” Combining PRP, light therapy, and microneedling can significantly regrow hair in severe alopecia cases.
January 2020 in “VCU Scholars Compass (Virginia Commonwealth University)” Sex hormone antibodies can help identify male and female contributors in forensic samples.
Further trials are needed to explore the efficacy of triamcinolone acetonide in dermatology.
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October 2004 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Trilostane treatment led to full hair regrowth in most Pomeranians and all miniature poodles with alopecia X.
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April 1985 in “Archives of dermatology” The summary does not report the effectiveness of Stanozolol in treating Pityriasis rubra pilaris.
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August 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) may help treat hair loss in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia who don't respond to other treatments.
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March 2011 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Hormonal therapy is effective for treating acne in adult women, especially with signs of high androgen levels.
June 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Exosome therapy with laser treatment helped hair regrowth in a child with a rare skin condition.
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May 2012 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” The document concludes that there are various treatments for different types of alopecia, but more research is needed for evidence-based treatments.
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March 2006 in “Cns Drug Reviews” Finasteride treats enlarged prostate and hair loss, but may cause side effects in some patients.
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August 1984 in “Archives of Dermatology” Antiandrogen therapy, like cyproterone acetate, effectively treats acne, hirsutism, and hair loss.
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April 2019 in “Journal of Internal Medicine” Men using steroids or finasteride to look more attractive may harm their fertility and sexual function, creating a paradox where they seem fit but may be less able to reproduce.