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August 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that non-ablative Er:YAG laser treatment, alone or combined with other therapies, effectively improved hair quality and reduced AGA grade in patients, with high satisfaction reported and no adverse reactions.
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October 1976 in “BMJ” In this case report, a 6-year-old boy developed thrombocytopenia while taking sodium valproate alone, after being seizure-free for eight months on the medication.
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April 2025 in “Lasers in Medical Science” This study found that combining fractional CO₂ laser with halometasone cream improved chronic eczema more effectively than halometasone alone, with efficacy varying by laser parameters and showing better results at 4 weeks compared to 1 week. Pain was noted with higher energy treatments.
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January 2025 in “touchREVIEWS in Endocrinology” This study suggests that sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors, alone or with metformin or GLP1RA, may improve metabolic and hormonal parameters in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
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July 2023 in “Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews” This review found very low certainty in evidence regarding whether statins, alone or in combination with metformin, improve menstrual regularity or other outcomes like hirsutism, acne severity, and testosterone levels, with adverse events showing no significant differences across groups.
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December 2019 in “Electronic Journal of General Medicine” This study found that combining microfocused ultrasound with autologous blood cell factors significantly improved skin rejuvenation compared to using microfocused ultrasound alone.
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July 2018 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery” This study found that adding inferior turbinate reduction to septorhinoplasty improved nasal function significantly more than septorhinoplasty alone, based on visual analogue scale scores and acoustic rhinometry measurements.
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November 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” This study found that JetPeel-assisted topical minoxidil significantly improved hair growth in patients with androgenetic alopecia compared to topical minoxidil alone or no treatment.
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January 2015 in “Jounal of The Korean Society of cosmetology” This study found that combined intake of enzyme food and collagen was more effective than either alone in improving scalp hair properties in middle-aged women.
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January 2025 in “Molecules” This review reported that while glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine tripeptide copper complex (GHK–Cu) has limited skin permeation when used alone, liposomes may enhance its absorption, but there is limited research on this aspect, highlighting a need for further studies.
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October 2023 in “European Journal of Dermatology” This study found that combining hair transplantation with platelet-rich plasma injections was more effective than hair transplantation alone for improving hair loss in patients with androgenic alopecia.
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November 2022 in “INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENDOCRINOLOGY (Ukraine)” This study found that supplementing cholecalciferol with L-thyroxine significantly reduced depression levels in hypothyroid patients with autoimmune thyroiditis compared to L-thyroxine alone.
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July 2021 in “Small ruminant research” This study found that supplementing arsenic-fed Black Bengal kids with vitamin E, alone or combined with yeast culture, partially ameliorated growth and reduced arsenic load in faeces, urine, and hair.
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September 2018 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” This study found that a single session of nanofat combined with platelet-rich plasma significantly increased hair density and thickness in male androgenic alopecia patients compared to platelet-rich plasma alone, with effects partially persisting at 12 months.
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March 2018 in “Journal of lasers in medical sciences” This study found that combining topical capislow with laser hair removal significantly enhanced hair reduction compared to laser alone, although the beneficial effects lasted only while capislow was applied.
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May 2013 in “Polymer-korea” This study found that using dissolving micro-needles with minoxidil promoted more hair growth in an animal model compared to minoxidil treatment alone or no treatment.
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January 2013 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” This study reported that adding the topical product CG210 to oral finasteride 1mg significantly increased hair diameter more than finasteride alone in male androgenetic alopecia patients already stabilized on finasteride treatment.
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July 2012 in “Der Urologe” This clinical trial in Poland found that using finasteride, alone or with an alpha-blocker, reduced prostate adenoma size by 40% and improved micturition in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia.
This study found that expert consensus endorsed myo-inositol, alone or combined with folic acid and vitamin D₃, as an effective, well-tolerated option for managing acne and hirsutism in PCOS.
March 2026 in “Cosmetics” This study found that combining Alexandrite laser with iontophoresis of chymotrypsin and papain enzymes reduced the laser pulse requirements compared to laser alone for treating paradoxical hypertrichosis in women with facial hirsutism, suggesting potential clinical benefits in managing this condition.
March 2026 in “Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmacognosy Research” This study found that Syzygium aromaticum and Rosmarinus officinalis oils, used alone or together, were effective in promoting hair regrowth in rats, with the combined oils performing better than 2% minoxidil by accelerating regrowth initiation, completion, and enhancing hair quality measures.
January 2026 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that combined microneedling with minoxidil significantly improved hair count and diameter in patients with androgenetic alopecia compared to minoxidil alone, despite mild adverse events, and microneedling parameters like depth and duration did not significantly affect outcomes.
January 2026 in “American Journal of Medical and Clinical Research & Reviews” The study discusses using red light therapy for hair regrowth, noting red light alone may aid non-inflammatory hair loss, while infrared-red light combination is necessary for conditions like alopecia areata.
December 2025 in “Lasers in Medical Science” This study found that combining photobiomodulation therapy with minoxidil significantly improved hair quality and reduced telogen-phase hair counts more effectively than minoxidil alone in women with female pattern hair loss over a shorter 12.5-week period.
October 2025 in “Clinical Chemistry” This study found that combining Juniperus communis extract with 5-Fluorouracil inhibited oral cancer cell growth more effectively than 5-FU alone, inducing cancer cell death and reducing drug resistance by affecting key cellular pathways and proteins.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharma Research” In this clinical study, researchers found that treating hair loss with Anutaila Nasya combined with Keshamitra Yoga was more effective in alleviating symptoms of Keshpatana compared to Keshamitra Yoga alone, with a significant reduction in hair fall observed.
September 2025 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that combining Fractional Microneedling Radiofrequency (FMRF) with topical minoxidil significantly increased hair counts and density more than minoxidil alone or combined with Fractional CO2 in women with androgenic alopecia.
This study examined a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia and found that treatment with PRP-exosomes, alone or in combination with minoxidil, led to improved hair growth and reduced IL-6 expression compared to controls.
March 2025 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” This review suggests that combining platelet-rich plasma with microneedling may produce better hair restoration outcomes for androgenetic alopecia than using PRP injections alone, but calls for more standardized research.
January 2025 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” In this clinical trial, adding topical calcipotriol to intralesional triamcinolone acetonide significantly increased hair regrowth efficacy in scalp alopecia areata patches compared to steroids alone, but not in beard patches, with a lower incidence of atrophy observed.