research Topical and intralesional therapies for alopecia areata
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research Comparison of rheological properties, follicular penetration, drug release, and permeation behavior of a novel topical drug delivery system and a conventional cream
The new drug delivery system releases the drug better in sebum and targets follicles more effectively than the conventional cream.
research Solid effervescent formulations as new approach for topical minoxidil delivery
Effervescent formulations may improve minoxidil delivery, increasing effectiveness and reducing applications needed.
research Topical Minoxidil in Alopecia Areata: No Effect on the Perifollicular Lymphoid Infiltration
Minoxidil doesn't affect perifollicular lymphoid infiltration in alopecia areata patients.
research Quantitative assessment of 2% topical minoxidil in the treatment of male pattern baldness
The study tested a hair treatment and found it can help grow hair, but won't stop baldness. It's safe and works well, but needs more testing.
research Efficacy of topical tofacitinib in promoting hair growth in non-scarring alopecia: possible mechanism via VEGF induction
Topical tofacitinib may grow hair better than minoxidil by increasing VEGF and reducing inflammation.
research Off-Label Uses of Topical Vitamin D in Dermatology: A Systematic Review
Topical vitamin D is useful for some skin conditions but not effective for others, and more research is needed.
research How effective is intralesional injection of triamcinolone acetonide compared with topical treatments in inducing and maintaining hair growth in patients with alopecia areata? A Critically Appraised Topic
Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide can regrow hair in alopecia areata but often has temporary effects and side effects.
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
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 A Randomized, Controlled Pilot Trial Comparing Platelet-Rich Plasma to Topical Minoxidil Foam for Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia in Women
Both Platelet-Rich Plasma and Minoxidil foam increase hair count in women with hair loss, but Minoxidil is more effective. However, women were more satisfied with Platelet-Rich Plasma treatment.
research Topical application of the Wnt/β-catenin activator methyl vanillate increases hair count and hair mass index in women with androgenetic alopecia
Methyl vanillate spray increases hair count and hair mass in women with hair loss.
research Generalized hypertrichosis after treatment with topical minoxidil
Too much topical minoxidil can cause excessive hair growth, but stopping treatment reverses it.
research Topical application of synthetic melanin promotes tissue repair
Synthetic melanin applied to skin speeds up wound healing.
research Severe Infliximab-Induced Alopecia and Scalp Psoriasis in a Woman with Crohn’s Disease: Dramatic Improvement after Drug Discontinuation and Treatment with Adjuvant Systemic and Topical Therapies
Stopping the medication infliximab and starting new treatments helped a woman's hair grow back and improved her scalp condition.
research A Single-Centre, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Minoxidil Topical Foam in Frontotemporal and Vertex Androgenetic Alopecia in Men
Minoxidil foam effectively promotes hair growth and reduces hair loss in men.
research Diffuse hypertrichosis during treatment with 5% topical minoxidil
5% topical minoxidil can cause severe body hair growth, which disappears after stopping treatment.
research Nanostructured Lipid Carrier for Topical Application of N-Acetyl Glucosamine
The new cream with N-acetyl glucosamine didn't change skin color after 8 weeks.
research Topical minoxidil sensitization in androgenic alopecia
A small percentage of minoxidil users may develop an allergic skin reaction.
research Topical Cyperus rotundus Oil
Cyperus rotundus oil effectively reduces unwanted hair without side effects.
research Prognostic factors that affect the response to topical treatment in patchy alopecia areata
Certain factors like allergies, nail problems, and hair loss patterns can predict how well someone with patchy hair loss will respond to skin cream treatments.
research Preparation and in vivo evaluation of lecithin-based microparticles for topical delivery of minoxidil
Lecithin-based microparticles can deliver minoxidil for hair growth effectively with less skin irritation.
research Topical Minoxidil in Androgenetic Alopecia Scandinavian and Middle East Experience
The study found that using 2% minoxidil solution can help grow hair and is safe.
research Topical adenosine increases the proportion of thick hair in Caucasian men with androgenetic alopecia
Adenosine treatment thickens hair in Caucasian men with hair loss.
research Topical calcipotriol vs narrowband ultraviolet B in treatment of alopecia areata: a randomized-controlled trial
Both topical calcipotriol and narrowband UVB improved alopecia, but combining them didn't enhance the effect on hair loss severity, despite higher vitamin D3 levels.
research The Efficacy and Safety of Finasteride Combined with Topical Minoxidil for Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Finasteride and minoxidil together safely and effectively increase hair growth and density for androgenetic alopecia.
research The use of topical minoxidil to accelerate nail growth: a pilot study
Applying 5% minoxidil to fingernails can significantly increase their growth rate.
research Guidelines for the Management of Patients with Alopecia Areata in Korea: Part I Topical and Device-based Treatment
The guidelines offer updated treatment recommendations for alopecia areata in Korea using topical and device-based methods.
![Discovery of 7-Methoxy-6-[4-(4-Methyl-1,3-Thiazol-2-yl)-1H-Imidazol-5-yl]-1,3-Benzothiazole (TASP0382088): A Potent and Selective Transforming Growth Factor-β Type I Receptor Inhibitor as a Topical Drug for Alopecia](/images/research/9620bd26-3366-4f2a-bcac-f511697bbc41/small/35997.jpg)
research Discovery of 7-Methoxy-6-[4-(4-methyl-1,3-thiazol-2-yl)-1<i>H</i>-imidazol-5-yl]-1,3-benzothiazole (TASP0382088): A Potent and Selective Transforming Growth Factor-β Type I Receptor Inhibitor as a Topical Drug for Alopecia
A new compound shows promise as a topical treatment for hair loss.
research Therapeutic implications of topical cetirizine 1% in treatment of male androgenetic alopecia: A case‐controlled study
Topical cetirizine 1% promotes hair growth in male androgenetic alopecia patients.
research Platelet-rich plasma in alopecia areata: intradermal injection versus topical application with transepidermal delivery via either fractional carbon dioxide laser or microneedling
Injecting platelet-rich plasma or applying it with a laser or microneedling can treat hair loss effectively. The laser and microneedling methods cause less pain.