16 citations
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October 2004 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Two people lost a lot of hair because of epilepsy drugs, but their hair grew back after changing medication.
3 citations
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September 2022 in “Archives of dermatological research” The fractional carbon dioxide laser is a safe and effective treatment for alopecia areata and works better than betamethasone valerate cream alone.
66 citations
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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.
March 2024 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Topical corticosteroids may be a safe and effective treatment for severe alopecia areata in children.
April 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” The combination of laser and topical steroids is more effective for treating alopecia areata than topical steroids alone.
6 citations
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February 2021 in “Journal of Ovarian Research” 150 kHz electromagnetic radiation might help improve PCOS in rats.
20 citations
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April 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Methyl vanillate spray increases hair count and hair mass in women with hair loss.
47 citations
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July 2005 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Topical vitamin D3 does not prevent hair loss from chemotherapy.
25 citations
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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.
6 citations
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January 2023 in “Annals of Dermatology” The guidelines offer updated treatment recommendations for alopecia areata in Korea using topical and device-based methods.
9 citations
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February 2011 in “Biologics: Targets & Therapy” Topical calcineurin inhibitors, especially 0.1% tacrolimus ointment, are effective and well-tolerated for treating cutaneous lupus erythematosus but require more research for standard treatment guidelines.
38 citations
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June 2005 in “Contact Dermatitis” Patient had scalp allergy from minoxidil; test helped identify cause and suggest alternative treatments.
36 citations
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May 2011 in “Dermatologic therapy” No treatments fully cure or prevent alopecia areata; some help but have side effects or need more research.
34 citations
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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.
26 citations
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March 2014 in “Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery” Topical vitamin D is useful for some skin conditions but not effective for others, and more research is needed.
19 citations
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November 2011 Using systemic drugs as creams for skin conditions shows promise, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety.
13 citations
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January 2014 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Cyperus rotundus oil effectively reduces unwanted hair without side effects.
13 citations
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July 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Clobetasol and pimecrolimus are similarly effective for alopecia areata, but pimecrolimus has fewer side effects and is preferred for long-term use.
12 citations
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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.
5 citations
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January 2018 in “PubMed” Biodegradable microneedle patches help topical steroids work better for prurigo nodularis.
5 citations
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January 2009 Betamethasone is more effective than Tacrolimus and soft paraffin for hair regrowth in patchy alopecia areata.
The treatment showed limited success in repigmenting hair for vitiligo-associated leukotrichia.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Medical Arts” Latanoprost is more effective than minoxidil for treating alopecia areata.
July 2021 in “International journal of dermatology, venereology and leprosy sciences” Diphenylcyclopropenone is more effective and has fewer side effects than dinitrochlorobenzene for treating alopecia areata.
January 2017 in “Cogent Medicine” Extracts improve hair growth in alopecia.
5 citations
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January 2019 in “Clinical Drug Investigation” Some off-label treatments increase hair density, but long-term safety unknown.
22 citations
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November 2018 in “Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” New physical methods like electrical currents, ultrasound, and microneedles show promise for improving drug delivery through the skin.
December 2025 in “IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” DNCB is more effective than betamethasone for hair regrowth but has more side effects.
July 1996 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Putting calcipotriol ointment on the skin once doesn't change calcium levels in the body right away.
17 citations
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November 2002 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Saw palmetto causes allergic reaction, minoxidil causes skin irritation; use cautiously for hair loss.