Development of an adherence-enhancing intervention in topical treatment termed the topical treatment optimization program (TTOP)

Efficacy of Topical Diphencyprone in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata

Background: Topical immunotherapy with diphencyprone (DPCP) for the treatment of severe alopecia areata has been used since 1983 and is felt to be the treatment of choice for chronic extensive alopecia areata. Highly variable results have been reported. The purposes of this study were to evaluate the efficacy of DPCP in the treatment of chronic, extensive alopecia areata and to assess the...

Treatment of Warts with Topical Formic Acid

Topical Tretinoin and 5-Fluorouracil in treatment of epidermal nevus

Background: Epidermal nevus is a common skin hamartoma. Its definite treatment is difficult and in most cases the disease has recurrence. Objective: Evaluation of topical tretinoin 0.05% and 5 Fluorouracil (5FU) 5% in the treatment of epidermal nevus. Patients and Methods: Fifteen patients with epidermal nevus referred to skin clinic in Razi Hospital in Tehran whose diagnoses were confirm...

Evaluation of the Efficacy of Topical Hydrocortisone in the Treatment of Anal Fissure in Patients Undergoing Pharmacological Treatment

Background and Objective: Anal fissure can be associated with trauma caused by passing hard stools or prolonged diarrhea. The present study aimed to determine the effectiveness of topical hydrocortisone in the treatment of anal fissures in patients under medical treatment referred to Fatemi Hospital and Kausar Clinic of Ardabil Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran, in 2019. Materials and Methods: I...

Topical treatment of psoriasis.

IMPORTANCE OF THE FIELD The majority of patients with psoriasis can be safely and effectively treated with topical therapy alone, either under the supervision of a family physician or dermatologist. For those requiring systemic agents, topical therapies can provide additional benefit. Optimal use of topical therapy requires an awareness of the range and efficacy of all products. AREAS COVERED...