June 2026 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Combining multiple ingredients is the most effective treatment for hyperpigmentation.
March 2014 in “Medicina cutánea ibero-latino-americana” Melatonin applied to the scalp helps increase hair density in people with early hair loss.
August 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Fluridil safely promotes hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia.
December 2024 in “Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi” Both treatments are safe and effective, but anthralin may work better for some patients.
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January 2011 in “Photodermatology, photoimmunology & photomedicine” This therapy effectively treats resistant alopecia areata with minimal side effects.
A teenager had both alopecia areata and vitiligo, which are rare to occur together.
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May 2025 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Local corticosteroids can help with alopecia areata, but hair loss often returns after stopping treatment.
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April 1998 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Finasteride and minoxidil are effective for hair regrowth, while treatments for alopecia areata have varying success and continuous treatment is necessary.
Kerion is a rare but serious scalp infection that needs proper treatment.
Infliximab was effective in treating a scalp condition that did not respond to other treatments.
A man's scalp hair loss was due to a combined melanocytic nevus and alopecia areata, suggesting a possible link between the two conditions.
12 citations
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February 2001 in “Annals of Pharmacotherapy” No effective treatment for hair loss after childbirth was found, but it usually gets better on its own and some cosmetic methods might help.
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February 2011 in “Canadian Medical Association Journal” Acne treatment varies, with topical and systemic therapies effective, and more research needed on treatment order and long-term effects.
15 citations
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January 2002 in “Gynecological endocrinology” Hormones affect skin aging and fat distribution, and treatments can help, but only minoxidil is proven for female hair loss.
6 citations
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July 2003 in “Journal of Womens Health” Experts say proper treatment and sensitivity are important for women's facial skin issues like acne and unwanted hair.
January 1987 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Some cosmetics and dermatological drugs can cause allergic reactions and side effects, like skin irritation and systemic issues.
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May 2017 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” The document concludes that more research is needed to understand and treat Beard Alopecia Areata due to limited current knowledge and evidence.
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July 2014 in “Our Dermatology Online” Contact immunotherapy can cause vitiligo in patients with autoimmune conditions.
165 citations
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January 2014 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” Zinc is effective for treating various skin conditions, including warts and acne.
100 citations
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April 2010 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” Hair loss in men treated best with early medication or transplant, new treatments researched.
66 citations
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September 2008 in “Dermatologic therapy” The conclusion is that the best initial treatment for hirsutism is usually oral contraceptives, with the addition of antiandrogens or insulin sensitizers if needed, and topical eflornithine or laser treatments as supplementary options.
58 citations
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September 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Male pattern hair loss caused by follicular miniaturization; early diagnosis and treatment can reduce psychological burden.
19 citations
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August 2000 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil and finasteride can slow or halt hair loss, but may have side effects.
3 citations
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June 2022 in “Dermatology and therapy” A new botanical treatment improved hair growth and symptoms in lichen planopilaris patients.
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January 2022 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine ” Cryotherapy and steroid injections are similarly effective and safe for treating alopecia areata.
April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Targeting cholesterol, fatty acids, fibrosis, and mast cells may help treat CCCA.
July 2005 in “SKINmed/Skinmed” BRL 7660, once studied for male contraception, showed promise as an acne treatment but was not developed further due to competing drugs.
3 citations
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October 2009 in “Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences” Buxus wallichiana extract improves hair growth and has antioxidant properties, with oral use more effective than topical.
281 citations
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January 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Manage vitiligo with treatments, address emotions, and use camouflage techniques.
84 citations
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April 2005 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Treatments for melanin disorders exist, but more effective options needed.