January 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” Tofacitinib may be safe and effective for treating certain skin conditions in children.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” Intralesional methotrexate and triamcinolone acetonide are more effective than Vitamin D3 for treating alopecia areata.
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February 1971 in “JAMA” Triamcinolone acetonide helps scalp grafts grow hair successfully.
October 2020 in “Der Hautarzt” Tofacitinib helped regrow hair in a woman with alopecia areata.
May 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” Topical tofacitinib may help regrow hair in children with alopecia totalis.
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December 2020 in “American Journal of Dermatological Research and Reviews” The combination therapy was effective and well-tolerated, especially in young patients.
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July 2003 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Betamethasone valerate foam is more effective and safe for treating mild-to-moderate alopecia areata than betamethasone dipropionate lotion.
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January 2011 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” Switching to a twice-weekly betamethasone treatment led to full hair regrowth in alopecia areata without side effects.
A lotion with tretinoin, minoxidil, and betamethasone valerate helped treat a woman's skin infection.
Topical corticosteroids are effective for skin conditions but can have side effects.
September 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Many people in Jordan misuse topical steroids without proper knowledge, highlighting the need for better education and regulation.
April 2015 in “Reactions Weekly” Some elderly men had healing problems after using imiquimod and diclofenac for skin conditions on their scalps.
January 2019 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology /Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venerology” Mixing calcipotriol with a steroid is almost as effective as using a steroid alone for alopecia areata and has fewer side effects.
July 2024 in “Medical alphabet” Betamethasone injections are more effective than Clobetasol for treating alopecia areata in children.
October 2023 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” Methotrexate and vitamin D3 are potentially more effective and safer than triamcinolone for treating localized alopecia areata.
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January 2020 in “Einstein (São Paulo)” Topical tofacitinib shows promise as a future treatment for alopecia areata.
January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Topical imiquimod is as effective as 5-fluorouracil for treating actinic keratosis, with about a 5% risk of it turning into squamous cell carcinoma.
December 2025 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” These new skin treatments are safer and more effective with minimal side effects.
The cream with xyloglucan, pea protein, and cactus extract works as well as the standard treatment for psoriasis and is well-tolerated.
August 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” 49 citations
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November 2013 in “JAMA dermatology” Clobetasol propionate, 0.05%, is more effective and safe for treating childhood alopecia areata than hydrocortisone, 1%.
March 2025 in “Drug Development Research” The new gel combining minoxidil and tofacitinib effectively treats alopecia areata by promoting hair growth and reducing inflammation.
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March 1999 in “International Journal of Clinical Practice” Diphencyprone (DCP) is an effective treatment for severe alopecia areata and resistant warts, with some risks.
March 2022 in “Oncology Times” Tebentafusp-tebn improves survival rates in uveal melanoma patients but has common side effects like rash and fatigue.
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August 2002 in “British Journal of Ophthalmology” Intralesional cidofovir might be a viable alternative treatment for certain conditions.
Triamcinolone acetonide and betamethasone 1.75 mg/ml are both effective for treating alopecia areata.
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October 2006 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The new clobetasol propionate foam is effective and safe for treating alopecia areata.
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January 2023 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Turpentine ointment is effective and safe for treating folliculitis.
Tretinoin is used topically to treat acne, skin aging, and various skin conditions.
June 2018 in “Reactions Weekly” A 65-year-old man developed a serious skin cancer linked to a drug he was taking for a fungal infection after a bone marrow transplant.