This research guide explores the diverse types, functions, benefits, and considerations of home-based dermatology devices, emphasizing their convenience, cost-effectiveness, and privacy benefits, while also warning of potential risks like improper use and limited effectiveness compared to professional treatments.
July 2024 in “Jurnal Adiguna Pengabdian Masyarakat.”
This study reports that a community program in Desa Cibiru Wetan led to a significant increase in knowledge about utilizing peppermint leaves from TOGA cultivation as an ingredient in hair masks, which may enhance local economic opportunities.
This review found that prolonged use of face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic increased the incidence of facial skin conditions like maskne and dermatitis, particularly affecting women and young people, and suggests prevention and management strategies including skincare routines, mask material choice, and therapeutic approaches.
27 citations
,
January 2020 in “Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica et Adriatica (Tiskana izd.)”
This abstract outlines a questionnaire study conducted among doctors and nurses in Turkey during the early days of the COVID-19 outbreak, but it provides no new results.
A 37-year-old man achieved significant hair regrowth in five months using topical minoxidil 5%, rosemary oil massages, and Nizoral 2% shampoo. His impressive results led to disbelief and admiration, with some attributing his success to being a "hyper responder."
After two years of no regrowth with oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, adding topical finasteride and dermastamping led to noticeable hair regrowth in one month. The combination of treatments, particularly the addition of topical finasteride and dermastamping, is believed to have improved absorption and effectiveness.
The user regained hair and reduced forehead size using a routine of 1mg finasteride, 5mg minoxidil, topical minoxidil twice daily, tretinoin before minoxidil, derma stamping weekly, red light therapy daily, and ketoconazole shampoo thrice weekly. They experienced initial side effects with finasteride but adjusted the dosage over time.
The user experienced hair loss and started a new treatment plan including Dutasteride, Minoxidil, natural chamomile shampoo and conditioner, and Capivit vitamins. They noticed improvement in hair regrowth at the crown after two months.
Red light therapy for hair loss is controversial, with mixed results reported. Its effectiveness may depend on device quality and proper wavelength, and it is often used with minoxidil and finasteride.