May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Both treatments help with hair regrowth in alopecia areata, but azathioprine has milder side effects than betamethasone.
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January 2000 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” Calcipotriol scalp solution works better than coal tar shampoo for treating scalp psoriasis and is safe for long-term use.
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September 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” Use some skin medications with caution during pregnancy; avoid strong steroids, certain eczema treatments, and systemic retinoids, but many topical treatments and nasal sprays are safe.
Baricitinib helped treat a man's beard hair loss when steroids didn't work.
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July 2014 in “Molecular pharmaceutics” New micelle nanocarriers deliver Tacrolimus more effectively to skin layers for psoriasis treatment than the current Protopic ointment.
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July 1998 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Monthly oral corticosteroid pulses effectively treat widespread alopecia areata in young patients.
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January 2002 in “Linchuang pifuke zazhi” Cyclosporine combination therapy can regrow hair in severe alopecia areata but needs careful monitoring for side effects.
Intralesional steroids are the most effective treatment for alopecia areata.
January 2025 in “Balkan Medical Journal” Baricitinib helps regrow hair in severe alopecia areata and is safe, but more research is needed.
April 2015 in “Reactions Weekly” Some elderly men had healing problems after using imiquimod and diclofenac for skin conditions on their scalps.
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November 2014 in “PubMed” Tinea infections need proper diagnosis and treatment with topical or oral antifungals based on severity and location.
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June 2016 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” The combination therapy significantly improved Riehl’s melanosis in patients without serious side effects.
Isotretinoin is recommended for acne treatment as it is as effective as cyproterone compound.
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October 2020 in “Drugs” Clascoterone cream was approved in the USA for treating acne in people aged 12 and older.
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April 2021 in “Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy” Clascoterone is a new, effective, and safe acne treatment without systemic side effects.
December 2011 in “InTech eBooks” Systemic corticosteroids can help treat rapidly spreading vitiligo but require more research for safer use.
April 2023 in “Journal of Pakistan Medical Association” Baricitinib is effective in promoting hair growth in severe alopecia areata.
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January 2014 in “Asian Journal of Chemistry” Researchers developed a quick and reliable method to test for betamethasone dipropionate and calcipotriol in ointments and drugs.
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July 2015 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” A man developed an allergic skin reaction to a rosacea treatment and improved after stopping the medication and receiving allergy-specific care.
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January 2018 in “PubMed” Biodegradable microneedle patches help topical steroids work better for prurigo nodularis.
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January 1987 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Topical 0.1% tacrolimus improved a rare ear condition in cats.
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October 2019 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Salicylic acid ointment effectively treated a toddler's skin condition.
The cream with xyloglucan, pea protein, and cactus extract works as well as the standard treatment for psoriasis and is well-tolerated.
June 2022 in “C&EN global enterprise” The drug Olumiant is now approved to treat severe hair loss from alopecia and can also be used for some hospitalized COVID-19 patients.
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August 2002 in “British Journal of Ophthalmology” Surgical excision is the best treatment for SCC, but intralesional cidofovir might be a good alternative.
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January 2013 in “International journal of trichology” The treatment using phenol and dexamethasone was effective for alopecia areata with no recurrence in 6 months.
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June 2010 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” Diphencyprone is effective for treating patchy hair loss in alopecia areata, but tacrolimus is not.
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April 2023 in “Expert Review of Clinical Immunology” Baricitinib is effective as a treatment for severe hair loss.
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January 2022 in “Yonago Acta Medica” A woman got a skin condition from misusing a steroid cream, which improved after she stopped using it and started a new treatment.