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GlossaryHyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)

breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber to enhance healing

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber, which increases the amount of oxygen your blood can carry. This enhanced oxygen delivery can promote healing and fight infections, making it useful for conditions like non-healing wounds, carbon monoxide poisoning, and certain types of infections.

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research Application of Non-Pharmacologic Therapy in Hair Loss Treatment and Hair Regrowth

July 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology”

Non-drug therapies show promise for hair regrowth but need more research.

research Dose-Response Relationship of Therapeutic Oxygen: More Is Not Necessarily Better and May Be Inferior to No Supplemental Oxygen – Part 2: Implications and Consequences

May 2024 in “IntechOpen eBooks”

More oxygen isn't always better and can sometimes be worse.

research Adjunctive Treatment for Leg Ulcers

January 2014 in “Indian dermatology online journal”

Different treatments help heal leg ulcers depending on their type, with new therapies showing promise for chronic wounds.

research Applications of Marine Organism-Derived Polydeoxyribonucleotide: Its Potential in Biomedical Engineering

14 citations, May 2021 in “Marine Drugs”

PDRN, derived from salmon sperm, shows promise in healing wounds, reducing inflammation, and regenerating tissues, but more research is needed to understand its mechanisms and improve its use.

research Topical L-Thyroxine: The Cinderella Among Hormones Waiting to Dance on the Floor of Dermatological Therapy?

9 citations, July 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology”

Topical L-thyroxine may help with wound healing and hair growth but should be used short-term due to potential risks.

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