research Tinea capitis: no incision nor excision
Surgery is not the right treatment for a fungal scalp infection; proper medical treatment is needed.
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research Effectiveness of oral tofacitinib treatment on patients with moderate‐to‐severe alopecia areata in Iran
Tofacitinib is effective and has minor, reversible side effects for treating severe hair loss in Iran.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Successfully Treated with Intralesional Betamethasone and Oral Hydroxychloroquine: A Case Report
Intralesional betamethasone and oral hydroxychloroquine improved hair loss in a woman with frontal fibrosing alopecia.
research Surprising case of generalized alopecia in an infant
A rare fungal infection caused hair loss in a North American infant.
research The Use of Janus Kinase Inhibitors for Primary Neutrophilic Cicatricial Alopecias
Janus kinase inhibitors may effectively treat resistant scalp conditions like folliculitis decalvans and dissecting cellulitis.
research Bexarotene gel: A new topical therapy for alopecia areata
Bexarotene gel shows promise as a new treatment for alopecia areata.
research Pityrosporum folliculitis in immunocompromised populations: A systematic review
Treating underlying conditions and using antifungals effectively resolve Pityrosporum folliculitis in immunocompromised people.
research [Effect of tacrolimus on the growth cycle of murine hair follicles].
Tacrolimus helps mice grow hair by activating hair follicles.
research Imported cutaneous Leishmaniasis in Japan
Albendazole can cause hair loss, and piroxicam can cause fixed drug eruption.
research Successful alopecia universalis treatment with the combination of cyclosporine and oral corticosteroid: a case report
A combination of cyclosporine and oral corticosteroid successfully regrew hair in a 19-year-old with alopecia universalis.
research A 62-Year-Old Woman with Mild Hair Loss and Scalp Itching
A 62-year-old woman with hair loss and scalp itching was diagnosed with lichen planopilaris, treated initially with topical corticosteroids, and other possible treatments include systemic steroids, antimalarials, and more.
research Presumed ocular candidiasis in drug misusers after intravenous use of oral high dose buprenorphine (Subutex)
Drug misuse can cause serious eye infections and other severe side effects.
research Cutaneous distribution of orally administered itraconazole in guinea pigs, studied by autoradiography
Oral itraconazole effectively reaches and treats deep skin layers in guinea pigs.
research Tinea capitis in Benghazi, Libya
Tinea capitis in Benghazi mainly affects children under 10, with Trichophyton violaceum as the leading cause.
research Fractional CO₂ laser combined with topical compound betamethasone for Vitiligo-Associated Leukotrichia: a retrospective study of 13 patients with limited effectiveness
The treatment showed limited success in repigmenting hair for vitiligo-associated leukotrichia.
research Topical calcitriol (BPM31543) for the prevention of chemotherapy-induced alopecia (CIA): Efficacy findings from a phase I safety study.
Topical calcitriol may reduce hair loss from chemotherapy at higher doses.
research Bimatoprost versus clobetasol propionate in scalp alopecia areata: A prospective non-randomized open-label clinical trial
Bimatoprost and clobetasol are both effective for scalp hair loss, but bimatoprost works faster, has fewer side effects, and grows more colored hair.
research Treatment of frontal fibrosing alopecia and lichen planopilaris: a systematic review
No effective treatment for frontal fibrosing alopecia was found, but oral 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors had the best response; for lichen planopilaris, topical corticosteroids were commonly used but had a high relapse rate.
research Response to Bhoyrul B., “The treatment of primary cicatricial alopecia is challenging”
Gabapentin helps with scalp itch, dutasteride works for frontal fibrosing alopecia, and more research is needed for better PCA treatments.
research The Efficacy, Safety, and Recurrence Rate of Diphenylcyclopropenone Topical Immunotherapy for Alopecia Areata: A Systemic Review and Meta-Analysis
Diphenylcyclopropenone topical immunotherapy is effective for treating alopecia areata, with some side effects.
research Tracion alopecia simulating lichen planopilaris
A woman's hair loss looked like a different condition due to her hairstyle, and treatment stopped further hair loss but didn't regrow hair.
research Feline acne and results of treatment with mupirocin in an open clinical trial: 25 cases (1994–96)
Mupirocin ointment effectively treats feline acne.
research Tofacitinib in the Management of Alopecia Universalis
Tofacitinib helped a woman regrow hair with no major side effects.
research Atypical folliculitis caused by Malassezia spp. in immunosuppressed patients
Some immunosuppressed patients can get unusual skin infections from Malassezia, which can be treated with antifungal medication.
research ANTI‐ANDROGENS IN HIRSUTISM
Cyproterone acetate effectively treats hirsutism and related conditions.
research Cutaneous alternariosis in a patient with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
A 78-year-old farmer with lung disease had skin lesions from a fungal infection that healed completely with medication.
research The Impact of Lactobacillus-Rich Probiotic Nutrition on the Pharmacological Efficacy of Clotrimazole Delivered via Mucoadhesive Thermosensitive Hydrogels in Human Subjects with Recurrent Candidiasis
Combining probiotics, clotrimazole gel, and laser therapy improves treatment for recurrent yeast infections.
research Human androgenic steroids affect growth of dermatophytes in vitro
Androgenic steroids can slow down or stop the growth of certain skin fungi.
research [Finasteride and flutamide in the treatment of hirsutism].
Finasteride and flutamide can effectively treat hirsutism, with abdominal hairs showing the most sensitivity to the treatment.
research Trachyonychia in a child with concomitant alopecia areata and lichen planus
A boy's hair, nails, and skin improved after 6 months of steroid treatment.