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GlossaryTopical Corticosteroids

medications applied to skin to reduce inflammation and immune response

Topical corticosteroids, also known as steroid creams or ointments, are medications applied directly to the skin to reduce inflammation and suppress the immune response. They are commonly used to treat conditions like eczema, psoriasis, and alopecia areata by decreasing redness, swelling, and itching.

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research Experimental models to investigate the efficacy and bioequivalence of low dose topical corticoids

March 2004 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus and hair loss had fewer hair follicles and non-scarring alopecia; direct immunofluorescence was not helpful in diagnosing lupus in these cases.

research Actualización terapéutica en corticoesteroides tópicos: clasificación, usos clínicos y efectos colaterales

March 2023 in “Piel”

Topical corticosteroids are effective for skin conditions but can have side effects.

research [Advances in topical therapy of skin diseases (author's transl)].

January 1979 in “PubMed”

New treatments for skin diseases in 1979 showed promising results with fewer side effects.

research Pulsed dye laser treatment of Jessner lymphocytic infiltration of the skin

February 2009 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Pulsed dye laser treatment was effective for a skin condition resistant to other treatments.

research Treatment of black hairy tongue with triamcinolone acetonide

7 citations , September 1962 in “Oral Surgery Oral Medicine Oral Pathology”

Triamcinolone acetonide effectively treated black hairy tongue.

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community Does prednisolone ( oral corticoid) cause hair loss and acne?

in Question 2 upvotes 6 years ago

A user is concerned about hair loss and acne from a one-week course of 70 mg/day oral prednisolone for severe tinnitus. They are asking if these side effects are common.

community [SAD UPDATE] 11 Months Topical Finasteride on TrichoSol - Hair got worse - Need Opinions

in Progress Pictures 9 upvotes 2 years ago

A user expressed disappointment that their hair loss worsened after 11 months using topical finasteride with TrichoSol, despite no side effects and initial signs of improvement. They asked for advice and opinions on their treatment and alternatives, with suggestions including switching to oral finasteride or dutasteride, starting minoxidil, and addressing their seborrheic dermatitis with different shampoos or medical advice.

community Still have itchy scalp after 6 months on fin + keto

in Treatment 26 upvotes 2 months ago

The user experiences an itchy scalp despite using finasteride and ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss. Suggestions include trying different shampoos, switching to dutasteride, and using topical treatments for inflammation.

community HT booked, taking finasteride and losing ground?

in I'm Starting Treatment 1 upvotes 5 months ago

The user is concerned about hair loss despite taking finasteride and has a hair transplant scheduled. They experience scalp itching and burning, which hasn't been relieved by various treatments, and another user suggests using ghk-cu & ahk-cu serum and Koshine kx-826/pyrilutamide for relief.

community Is itching related to hair loss?

in Treatment 54 upvotes 3 years ago

Hair loss, which is sometimes accompanied by itching. Treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841 and ketocazole shampoo.

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