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May 2019 in “Materials Science and Engineering: C” Microneedle technology has improved drug delivery and patient comfort but needs more research for broader use.
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October 2018 in “Aesthetic surgery journal” Injectables can feminize or masculinize a transgender person's face, but more research is needed for best practices.
36 citations,
January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Losing eyelashes or eyebrows can be a sign of many different health problems and needs a careful approach to treat effectively.
24 citations,
June 2018 in “Expert Review of Pharmacoeconomics & Outcomes Research” Microneedle technology is beneficial for drug delivery and could make vaccinations cheaper and more accessible.
21 citations,
April 2019 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America” Transgender patients need proper skin care, especially when undergoing hormone treatments, to manage issues like acne and hair loss.
5 citations,
August 2015 in “Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry” Obese mice with a leptin gene mutation have a longer resting phase in their hair cycle, which may help understand certain hair loss conditions.
4 citations,
March 2006 in “Archives of Dermatology” The conclusion is that dermatologists can improve women's skin health but must overcome cultural and economic barriers to do so.
1 citations,
June 2018 in “Advances in Cosmetic Surgery” PRP might help with hair growth and skin rejuvenation, but more research is needed to prove its effectiveness.
110 citations,
December 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” Alopecia areata is a genetic and immune-related hair loss condition that is often associated with other autoimmune diseases and does not typically cause permanent damage to hair follicles.
23 citations,
February 2021 in “Dermatologic therapy” Some treatments like pentoxifylline with topical corticosteroids might work for alopecia areata, but more research is needed to find the best one.
4 citations,
April 2020 in “Reports of Practical Oncology & Radiotherapy” Prostate cancer patients need early psychological and sexual support during radiotherapy to improve their quality of life.
August 2024 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” New regenerative therapies show promise for treating hair loss.
January 2023 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Androgenetic alopecia significantly affects mental health and quality of life, highlighting the need for psychiatric evaluations.
24 citations,
December 2010 in “Dermatologic surgery” Botulinum toxin type A injections are not effective for severe alopecia areata.
8 citations,
October 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Men need higher doses and tailored injection techniques for botulinum toxin treatments due to their unique facial features.
2 citations,
January 2021 in “PubMed” Botulinum toxin type A may help treat hidradenitis suppurativa.
1 citations,
January 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” The editorial introduces various topics on laser and cosmetic treatments in a medical journal.
April 2024 in “Skin research and technology” Botulinum toxin A has limited effectiveness for 3 months in treating female pattern hair loss and may reduce scalp oiliness.
January 2004 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Certain skin drugs and topical agents, including some natural extracts and fragrances, can cause allergic reactions. Some hair dyes and extensions, as well as minoxidil, a hair growth treatment, can also cause allergies. Botulinum toxin A can effectively reduce sweat but may have temporary side effects.
31 citations,
April 2010 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Frontal fibrosing alopecia can cause sudden hair loss on limbs, similar to scalp hair loss.
1 citations,
February 2008 in “Nature Clinical Practice Urology” Finasteride's sexual side effects may be due to nocebo effect.
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January 2010 in “Elsevier eBooks” Any drug can cause skin reactions, but antibiotics, NSAIDs, and psychotropic drugs are more common, with some reactions being life-threatening.
4 citations,
August 2022 in “Lasers in medical science” Both 1565-nm laser and 1064-nm laser safely and effectively reduce enlarged facial pores, with the 1064-nm laser causing fewer side effects.
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305 citations,
March 2018 in “International journal of molecular sciences” The document concludes that the understanding of scar formation is incomplete and current prevention and treatment for hypertrophic scars and keloids are not fully effective.
15 citations,
March 2020 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” PRP is effective for improving the appearance around the eyes.
14 citations,
January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” Female pattern hair loss treatments vary in effectiveness and may have side effects.
1 citations,
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Many treatments for hair loss show potential, but more testing is needed to confirm their effectiveness. Only minoxidil for women and minoxidil and finasteride for men are FDA approved.
January 2016 in “Skin appendage disorders” The document discusses various nail and hair disorders and their treatments.
67 citations,
July 2011 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” The document suggests a personalized treatment plan for alopecia areata based on the patient's age and hair loss severity, using a range of therapies ranked by effectiveness and safety.