Search

for
Search:

Did you mean Topical Corticosteroids?

GlossaryTopical Corticosteroids

medications applied to skin to reduce inflammation and immune response

Topical corticosteroids, also known as steroid creams or ointments, are medications applied directly to the skin to reduce inflammation and suppress the immune response. They are commonly used to treat conditions like eczema, psoriasis, and alopecia areata by decreasing redness, swelling, and itching.

Related Terms

Sort by

Research

30 / 1000+ results

research Experimental models to investigate the efficacy and bioequivalence of low dose topical corticoids

March 2004 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus and hair loss had fewer hair follicles and non-scarring alopecia; direct immunofluorescence was not helpful in diagnosing lupus in these cases.

research Actualización terapéutica en corticoesteroides tópicos: clasificación, usos clínicos y efectos colaterales

March 2023 in “Piel”

Topical corticosteroids are effective for skin conditions but can have side effects.

research [Advances in topical therapy of skin diseases (author's transl)].

January 1979 in “PubMed”

New treatments for skin diseases in 1979 showed promising results with fewer side effects.

research Treatment of black hairy tongue with triamcinolone acetonide

7 citations , September 1962 in “Oral Surgery Oral Medicine Oral Pathology”

Triamcinolone acetonide effectively treated black hairy tongue.

research Pulsed dye laser treatment of Jessner lymphocytic infiltration of the skin

February 2009 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Pulsed dye laser treatment was effective for a skin condition resistant to other treatments.

Medical Questions and Answers on Dermatological and Health Conditions

research Questions and Answers

October 1971 in “JAMA”

The document concludes that various skin conditions have specific treatments and that adequate calcium intake may prevent osteoporosis.

research Dorsal Skin Reactions of Hairless Dogs to Topical Treatment with Corticosteroids

36 citations , September 1999 in “Toxicologic pathology”

Stronger corticosteroids cause more skin damage in hairless dogs, similar to effects in humans.

Therapeutic Intervention in Lichen Planus Pilaris: Synergy of Low-Level Laser Therapy and Topical Corticosteroid

research Therapeutic Intervention in Lichen Planus Pilar (LPP): Synergy of Low-Level Laser Therapy and Topical Corticosteroid

January 2024 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health”

Combining low-level laser therapy with topical corticosteroids effectively improved Lichen Planopilaris symptoms.

research Topical and intralesional therapies for alopecia areata

January 2012 in “The Year book of dermatology”

Many treatments for alopecia areata have inconsistent results; for under 10s, use minoxidil with a corticosteroid, and for over 10s, add ILC and consider diphenylcyclopropenone for widespread cases.

research Dermatological drugs, topical agents, and cosmetics

1 citations , January 2005 in “Side effects of drugs annual”

The document concluded that various dermatological treatments have different effectiveness and side effects, with some causing irritation, allergic reactions, or systemic effects.

A Multicenter Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial on the Efficacy of Oral Ciclosporin A in the Treatment of Canine Idiopathic Sebaceous Adenitis Compared with Conventional Topical Treatment

research A multicentre placebo‐controlled clinical trial on the efficacy of oral ciclosporin A in the treatment of canine idiopathic sebaceous adenitis in comparison with conventional topical treatment

24 citations , May 2010 in “Veterinary dermatology”

Oral ciclosporin A and topical treatments both reduce hair loss and scaling in dogs with sebaceous adenitis, but using both together is most effective.

research Topical absorption and systemic toxicity

19 citations , March 2011 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology”

Some chemicals absorbed through the skin can cause serious health problems.

Topical Formulations Containing Finasteride: Determination of Finasteride Penetration into Hair Follicles Using the Differential Stripping Technique

research Topical Formulations Containing Finasteride. Part II: Determination of Finasteride Penetration into Hair Follicles using the Differential Stripping Technique

14 citations , June 2014 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences”

Formulation P-08-016 better targets hair follicles for baldness treatment.

Topical Fulvestrant Solution Has No Effect on Male and Postmenopausal Female Androgenetic Alopecia: Results from Two Randomized, Proof-of-Concept Studies

research Topical fulvestrant solution has no effect on male and postmenopausal female androgenetic alopecia: results from two randomized, proof-of-concept studies

6 citations , November 2007 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

Fulvestrant solution doesn't help hair loss in men and postmenopausal women.

research Biological Profile of Cortexolone 17a-Propionate (CB-03-01), a New Topical and Peripherally Selective Androgen Antagonist

5 citations , December 2011 in “Drug Research”

CB-03-01 is a promising skin cream for treating hormone-related skin problems without causing harmful body-wide effects.

research Brachioradial pruritus: Treatment with topical capsaicin

56 citations , November 1993 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Capsaicin cream quickly relieved itching in two patients with brachioradial pruritus.

Topical Minoxidil for Hair Growth in Alopecia Areata and Androgenetica

research Topical Minoxidil

24 citations , February 1987 in “Drugs”

Minoxidil promotes hair regrowth, but more research needed for effectiveness and response factors.

research Adherence to topical hydrocortisone 17-butyrate 0.1% in different vehicles in adults with atopic dermatitis

16 citations , December 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Adults with atopic dermatitis showed similar adherence to different forms of hydrocortisone cream, but actual use varied despite self-reports of near-perfect usage.

research Topical Treatments for Scalp Psoriasis

12 citations , January 2008 in “Drugs”

Some topical treatments like corticosteroids and vitamin D analogues are effective for scalp psoriasis, but more long-term data is needed.

research Guidelines for the Management of Patients with Alopecia Areata in Korea: Part I Topical and Device-based Treatment

6 citations , January 2023 in “Annals of Dermatology”

The guidelines offer updated treatment recommendations for alopecia areata in Korea using topical and device-based methods.

research COMPARISON OF EFFECTIVENESS OF TOPICAL TACROLIMUS AND BETAMETHASONE WITH SOFT PARAFFIN IN THE TREATMENT OF PATCHY ALOPECIA AREATA

5 citations , January 2009

Betamethasone is more effective than Tacrolimus and soft paraffin for hair regrowth in patchy alopecia areata.

research Generalized Hypertrichosis Due to Topical Minoxidil

July 2015 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas”

A woman experienced excessive hair growth after using a hair loss treatment with minoxidil.

research Off-Label Use of Topical Minoxidil in Alopecia: A Review

32 citations , January 2019 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology”

Minoxidil helps treat eyebrow thinning, monilethrix, early hair loss, and shortens chemo-related hair loss.

research Ingestion of topical steroid triggering pustular psoriasis?

1 citations , August 2005 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

Accidentally eating a topical steroid may rarely cause acute generalized pustular psoriasis.

Niosomes as a Promising Carrier for Topical Drug Delivery

research Niosomes as a propitious carrier for topical drug delivery

72 citations , December 2012 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery”

Niosomes are promising for skin drug delivery, offering benefits like improved drug penetration and stability.

Positive Lymphocyte Transformation Test in a Patient with Allergic Contact Dermatitis of the Scalp After Short-Term Use of Topical Minoxidil Solution

research Positive lymphocyte transformation test in a patient with allergic contact dermatitis of the scalp after short-term use of topical minoxidil solution

38 citations , June 2005 in “Contact Dermatitis”

Patient had scalp allergy from minoxidil; test helped identify cause and suggest alternative treatments.

Comparison of Rheological Properties, Follicular Penetration, Drug Release, and Permeation Behavior of a Novel Topical Drug Delivery System and a Conventional Cream

research Comparison of rheological properties, follicular penetration, drug release, and permeation behavior of a novel topical drug delivery system and a conventional cream

34 citations , October 2014 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics”

The new drug delivery system releases the drug better in sebum and targets follicles more effectively than the conventional cream.

research Topical minoxidil counteracts stress-induced hair growth inhibition in mice

30 citations , September 2003 in “Experimental Dermatology”

Minoxidil helps prevent stress-caused hair loss in mice.

Comparison of Systemic Mycophenolate Mofetil with Topical Clobetasol in Lichen Planopilaris: A Parallel-Group, Assessor- and Analyst-Blinded, Randomized Controlled Trial

research Comparison of Systemic Mycophenolate Mofetil with Topical Clobetasol in Lichen Planopilaris: A Parallel-Group, Assessor- and Analyst-Blinded, Randomized Controlled Trial

26 citations , March 2015 in “American journal of clinical dermatology”

Topical clobetasol is recommended over mycophenolate mofetil for treating Lichen Planopilaris due to better safety and patient satisfaction.

Efficacy and Safety of Topical Calcipotriol 0.005% Versus Topical Clobetasol 0.05% in the Management of Alopecia Areata: An Intrasubject Pilot Study

research Efficacy and Safety of Topical Calcipotriol 0.005% Versus Topical Clobetasol 0.05% in the Management of Alopecia Areata: An Intrasubject Pilot Study

10 citations , April 2020 in “Dermatology and therapy”

Calcipotriol works almost as well as clobetasol for mild to moderate alopecia areata with fewer side effects.