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.
22 citations
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August 2006 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Twice-weekly 5 mg betamethasone helps hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
December 2025 in “Cosmoderma” Systemic corticosteroids help manage vitiligo by slowing progression and aiding repigmentation.
24 citations
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August 2009 in “Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy” The combination of calcipotriene and betamethasone is more effective and has fewer side effects for treating psoriasis.
September 2022 in “Journal of Sulaimani Medical College” The combination treatment showed some improvement but wasn't significantly better than using betamethasone valerate alone.
3 citations
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August 2019 in “PubMed” Topical corticosteroid foams are effective, safe, and easy to use for treating various skin conditions.
1 citations
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December 2022 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” The combination of vitamin D analogues with potent steroids is a favorable treatment for alopecia areata with fewer side effects.
18 citations
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December 2015 in “PubMed” Intralesional triamcinolone is more effective than topical betamethasone for treating localized alopecia areata.
September 2010 in “Reactions weekly” The combination of tretinoin, minoxidil, and betamethasone valerate may cause severe scalp inflammation.
9 citations
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September 2019 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Cal/BD aerosol foam effectively treats scalp psoriasis, improving symptoms and patient satisfaction.
Oral betamethasone mini-pulses effectively treat moderate to severe alopecia areata with manageable side effects.
January 2024 in “Al-Azhar International Medical Journal /Al-Azhar International Medical Journal” Betamethasone valerate lotion is more effective for treating multiple patchy alopecia areata.
7 citations
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June 2000 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Foam corticosteroid covers as well as traditional forms.
10 citations
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July 2019 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Weekly azathioprine pulse is a better alternative to corticosteroids for treating alopecia areata due to fewer side effects.
Triamcinolone acetonide and betamethasone 1.75 mg/ml are both effective for treating alopecia areata.
Cyclosporine is more effective than betamethasone for treating alopecia areata, despite mild side effects.
3 citations
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January 2011 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” Switching to a twice-weekly betamethasone treatment led to full hair regrowth in alopecia areata without side effects.
August 2023 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Intralesional corticosteroid injections effectively treat scalp vitiligo.
48 citations
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January 2011 in “International journal of trichology” Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide is the most effective treatment for localized alopecia areata.
January 2019 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology /Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venerology” Mixing calcipotriol with a steroid is almost as effective as using a steroid alone for alopecia areata and has fewer side effects.
February 2023 in “Reactions Weekly”
November 2016 in “Faridpur Medical College Journal” Betamethasone oral mini-pulse therapy showed good or fair results in treating lichen planus.
March 2019 in “Reactions Weekly” 14 citations
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January 2016 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” Oral cyclosporine is more effective and safer than betamethasone for treating alopecia areata.
2 citations
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January 2021 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Betamethasone is more effective for hair regrowth than latanoprost but has more side effects.
8 citations
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April 2006 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Dovobet ointment used overnight effectively reduces scalp psoriasis severity and itch.
5 citations
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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.
30 citations
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July 2007 in “PubMed” Betamethasone oral mini-pulse therapy is safe and effective for treating extensive alopecia areata.
December 2011 in “InTech eBooks” Systemic corticosteroids can help treat rapidly spreading vitiligo but require more research for safer use.
February 2024 in “Al-Azhar International Medical Journal /Al-Azhar International Medical Journal” Betamethasone lotion works better for patchy hair loss.