August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Oral alitretinoin is effective for certain types of chronic hand eczema, with mild side effects.
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December 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Most patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia stabilized with treatment, especially younger ones, using intralesional corticosteroids and tacrolimus.
November 2009 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Hair transplantation effectively treated a bald patch in an 18-year-old woman with Temporal Triangular Alopecia.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” Trichoscopy effectively diagnoses temporal triangular alopecia in children.
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October 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Oral pulse steroids reduce TNF-α levels, improving alopecia areata.
February 2022 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Tretinoin alone is more effective than combined with microdermabrasion for long-term alopecia areata treatment.
January 2026 in “Forum Dermatologicum” JAK inhibitors and combination therapies show promise for treating severe alopecia areata.
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July 1981 in “Archives of Dermatology” DNCB helps regrow hair in alopecia areata patients, but safer alternatives are needed.
November 1996 in “Inpharma Weekly” Lotion with piroctone olamine and triclosan improves hair loss in men.
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August 1985 in “Archives of dermatology” A lotion helped remove hair casts, which seem to come from a specific part of the hair follicle, and patients with hair casts can be grouped based on the cause.
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January 1989 in “Carcinogenesis” Dexamethasone reduces inflammation and delays skin cell changes caused by TPA.
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February 2014 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide can regrow hair in alopecia areata but often has temporary effects and side effects.
March 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 2 citations
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March 2024 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The chemical peel improved the appearance of hand spots safely and effectively.
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December 2008 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Long-term use of pyrithione zinc shampoos remains effective for scalp seborrheic dermatitis, with decreased effectiveness likely due to not following treatment instructions rather than the treatment itself.
Combining pentoxifylline with corticosteroids improves alopecia areata treatment.
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November 2007 in “Clinics in dermatology” Tofacitinib may be an effective and safe treatment for adolescent alopecia areata.
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March 2002 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Temporal triangular alopecia is a non-scarring hair loss seen in some Asian children.
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September 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” Use some skin medications with caution during pregnancy; avoid strong steroids, certain eczema treatments, and systemic retinoids, but many topical treatments and nasal sprays are safe.
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October 2024 in “Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care” Primary care doctors need to monitor JAK and TYK-2 inhibitors carefully for skin conditions.
March 2025 in “NATIONS UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MULTI-DISCIPLINARY STUDIES” Baricitinib effectively improved skin and hair conditions in a patient with alopecia areata and atopic dermatitis.
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July 2019 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Weekly azathioprine pulse is a better alternative to corticosteroids for treating alopecia areata due to fewer side effects.
October 2024 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Ritlecitinib and baricitinib are similarly effective for hair regrowth in severe alopecia areata.
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May 2024 in “Cureus” Combining oral isotretinoin and rifampicin effectively treats folliculitis decalvans.
May 2010 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association” Cicatricial alopecia causes permanent hair loss and is treated to relieve symptoms and stop progression.
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April 2023 in “Expert Review of Clinical Immunology” Baricitinib is effective as a treatment for severe hair loss.
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March 2013 in “Revista de Investigaciones Veterinarias del Perú” Benzalkonium chloride effectively treats skin fungus in guinea pigs.
May 2020 in “The Journal of Pediatrics” Tinea capitis can be quickly diagnosed and treated using dermoscopy to prevent hair damage.
February 2024 in “Journal of cutaneous and aesthetic surgery” The combined treatment helps improve severe hair loss and reduces the need for other medications.
Onabotulinum toxin A may help treat trichotillomania and promote hair growth.