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Kerion, a scalp fungal infection, requires lab confirmation and is treated with antifungal medication and medicated shampoo.
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510-540 / 1000+ results research Intramuscular triamcinolone acetonide: An undervalued option for refractory alopecia areata
Intramuscular triamcinolone acetonide is an effective treatment for severe alopecia areata, especially in males.
research Cyproterone acetate for hirsutism
Cyproterone acetate with estradiol may subjectively improve excessive hair growth in women, but it's not clinically better than other treatments.
research Hair loss after terbinafine treatment
Terbinafine can cause hair loss.
research 12 Treatment of hirsutism with 5α-reductase inhibitors
New compounds may soon be tested to treat excessive hair growth in women.
research Testosterone Is a Contraceptive and Should Not Be Used in Men Who Desire Fertility
Testosterone replacement therapy can prevent men from fathering children and should not be used by those wanting to stay fertile.
research 17α-Acetoxy-6-bromo-16β-methylpregna-4,6-diene-3,20-dione
A new compound with strong antiandrogenic effects was found, potentially useful for treating conditions like acne and prostate cancer.
research Clinical Consequences of Delayed Treatment for Tinea Capitis (Ringworm of the Scalp): A Case Report.
Timely and correct treatment is crucial to prevent complications and scarring in children with scalp ringworm.
research Comparative evaluation of Intralesional Triamcinolone Acetonide Injection, narrow band Ultraviolet B, and their combination in Alopecia Areata
Intralesional steroids are more effective for hair regrowth in alopecia areata than NBUVB, but combining them doesn't improve results.
research Selective Sensing of Darolutamide and Thalidomide in Pharmaceutical Preparations and in Spiked Biofluids
A new, efficient method has been developed to detect darolutamide and thalidomide, drugs used for certain hair loss and prostate cancer treatments, in pharmaceuticals and body fluids.
research Efficacy of intralesional betamethasone versus triamcinolone acetonide in the treatment of alopecia areata
Triamcinolone acetonide and betamethasone 1.75 mg/ml are both effective for treating alopecia areata.
research A tricky case of hair loss in a child: Trichoscopy saves the day
Trichoscopy helped diagnose and cure a child's hair loss caused by a fungal infection.
research Novel 5α-Reductase Inhibitors: Synthesis, Structure−Activity Studies, and Pharmacokinetic Profile of Phenoxybenzoylphenyl Acetic Acids
A brominated phenoxy compound effectively inhibits a human enzyme and shows potential for clinical use.
research Intralesional platelet rich plasma vs intralesional triamcinolone in the treatment of alopecia areata: a comparative study
Platelet rich plasma is as effective as triamcinolone for treating alopecia areata.
research Intralesional Triamcinolone Acetonide Versus Topical Betamethasone Valearate in the Management of Localized Alopecia Areata.
Intralesional triamcinolone is more effective than topical betamethasone for treating localized alopecia areata.
research A Prospective Study on Trichoscopy as a Diagnostic and Monitoring Tool for Assessment of Therapeutic Response in Patients with Tinea Capitis
Trichoscopy effectively diagnoses and monitors treatment in children with tinea capitis.
research Sex hormones and related compounds, including hormonal contraceptives
Exposure to certain sex hormones can increase health risks, while some hormone therapies may offer benefits for specific conditions.
research Role of Topical Nizoral in Therapeutic Hair Care Beyond Seborrhoeic Dermatitis and Dandruff
research Role of Topical Nizoral in Therapeutic Hair Care Beyond Seborrhoeic Dermatitis and Dandruff
research The Identification of multi-target Inhibitors of Wolbachia pipientis and Onchocerca volvulus by molecular simulations
Adapalene, Diosmin, and Azelastine could be repurposed to treat onchocerciasis.
research Finasteride/flibanserin
research Comparison of a gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist and a low dose oral contraceptive given alone or together in the treatment of hirsutism.
Combining a GnRH agonist with a low-dose oral contraceptive is more effective and safer for treating hirsutism than using either alone.
research Treatment of hirsutism with the pure antiandrogen flutamide
Flutamide effectively reduced excessive hair growth and improved related symptoms in hirsutism patients without significant side effects.
research Actualización en el tratamiento de la tricotilomanía
N-acetylcysteine and memantine are recommended as safe and effective treatments for trichotillomania.
research Trichobiolight: A new, effective protocol in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia and telogen effluvium
Trichobiolight effectively treats hair loss with 82.5% success.
research Medical Treatment of Liver Hydatidosis
Surgery is the main treatment for liver hydatidosis, but has risks; albendazole is the most effective drug but can have side effects.
research Use of a Sustained Release Preparation of Clotrimazole to Treat Dermatophytosis in a Siamang (Hylobates syndactylus)
A special clotrimazole varnish cured a siamang's persistent skin infection after 3 months.
research A Retrospective Comparative Study of Two Concentrations of Intralesional Triamcinolone Acetonide in the Treatment of Patchy Alopecia Areata on the Scalp
Both concentrations of triamcinolone acetonide are equally effective and safe for treating patchy alopecia areata.
research Sarcoptic mange in three alpacas treated successfully with amitraz
Amitraz effectively treated sarcoptic mange in three alpacas.
research Alisertib is active as single agent in recurrent atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumors in 4 children
Alisertib was found to be an effective and tolerable treatment for children with recurrent brain tumors.