10 citations
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May 2020 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This study found that combining microneedling with 5% minoxidil improved hair growth in Chinese men with androgenetic alopecia, possibly through activating the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway.
10 citations
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December 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” This case report describes a patient with severe alopecia areata and multiple autoimmune diseases who showed excellent hair regrowth after treatment with prednisone and cyclosporine, though she later developed hyperpigmentation.
9 citations
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January 2015 in “Laboratory Animal Research” This study found that oral administration of Laminaria japonica and Cistanche tubulosa extracts may improve hair regrowth in mice, comparable to the effects of 3% Minoxidil, potentially due to their anti-inflammatory properties.
9 citations
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May 2014 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study suggests that combining GliSODin(®) Skin Nutrients with tazarotene cream significantly benefits facial fine wrinkles, photodamage, moisture, and elasticity compared to tazarotene alone.
9 citations
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January 2007 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” This case report presents the first known instance of combined polycystic ovary syndrome and autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type 2 in a patient, exploring potential mechanisms for their interrelation.
8 citations
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November 2023 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This article reviews recent developments in microneedles combining metallic elements and herbal compounds for wound healing, highlighting their benefits such as enhanced therapeutic efficacy and reduced toxicity, and offering a reference for future advancements in this technology.
8 citations
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March 2022 in “International Journal of Endocrinology” This study found that combining low-dose spironolactone with metformin improved insulin resistance in PCOS patients more effectively than using either drug alone.
8 citations
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June 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study observed that combining nonablative fractional laser treatment with topical minoxidil led to hair regrowth in Chinese alopecia areata patients, noting complete regrowth in some patients and no relapse in the majority at a one-year follow-up, without reported side effects.
8 citations
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January 2011 in “Korean Journal of Andrology” This study found that combining 4 mg doxazosin with 0.2 mg tamsulosin improved urinary symptoms with fewer vasodilatory side effects compared to a higher dose of doxazosin in hypertensive males with LUTS.
8 citations
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January 2008 in “Annals of Dermatology” This study concluded that combining systemic cyclosporine A with low-dose corticosteroids effectively treats severe alopecia areata while maintaining safe cyclosporine A levels in the blood.
7 citations
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January 2017 in “Annals of Dermatology” This study found that among patients with twenty-nail dystrophy, those treated with oral cyclosporine in combination with a dietary supplement showed significantly better improvement in nail condition and quality of life than those treated with the supplement alone.
6 citations
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October 2023 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study found that combining ultrapulsed fractional CO2 laser with bovine basic fibroblast growth factor significantly improved acne scars more effectively and safely compared to laser therapy alone.
6 citations
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January 2021 in “TURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES” In this study, the authors observed that the combined treatment group showed a significant increase in inflammatory cell density and a higher maximum tensile breaking force in tendon repair by the end of the second month.
6 citations
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March 2019 in “JAAD case reports” This review discusses treatment strategies for alopecia areata, emphasizing current immunomodulation approaches but reports no new clinical results.
6 citations
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January 2017 in “Annals of Dermatology” In this study, Korean women with female pattern hair loss who used a combination of topical 0.025% 17α-estradiol and 3% minoxidil saw significant increases in total hair count and hair caliber over six months.
6 citations
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June 2014 in “PubMed” This study concluded that transurethral seminal vesiculoscopy combined with finasteride is a safe and effective treatment for recurrent hemospermia in the observed patients.
5 citations
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March 1985 in “Head & Neck Surgery” This review discusses the benefits and clinical considerations of incorporating alopecia reduction in hair transplantation, and it reports no new clinical results.
5 citations
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August 2022 in “Mediators of Inflammation” This study found that combining pulsed dye laser with pingyangmycin improved treatment efficacy, scar repair, skin condition, and patient satisfaction in treating post-acne hyperplastic scars, compared to laser alone, without increasing adverse reactions.
5 citations
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July 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study suggests that using antihistamines alongside a regimen of topical corticosteroid and superficial cryotherapy may enhance hair regrowth in patients with mild to moderate alopecia areata.
5 citations
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August 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This paper reviews the use of microneedling alone and in combination with platelet-rich plasma for various skin conditions, but it reports no new clinical findings.
5 citations
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March 2019 in “International Journal of Endocrinology” In this study, the combination of exercise and finasteride improved ovarian morphology and hormone levels in rats with polycystic ovary syndrome more effectively than either treatment alone.
5 citations
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June 2012 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” This study found that combining topical finasteride with IPL + RF hair removal significantly reduced unwanted facial hair in women after six months compared to placebo.
5 citations
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October 2010 in “General and Comparative Endocrinology” In this study, pregnant spotted hyenas treated with flutamide and finasteride had lower concentrations of several sex hormones, including testosterone and luteinizing hormone, compared to untreated controls.
5 citations
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July 1987 in “European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology” This study found that a combined oral contraceptive containing ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel appeared effective in temporarily treating ovarian hyperandrogenism in adolescents, with reductions in hormone levels and ovarian volume observed.
4 citations
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October 2024 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” In this study, combining microneedle and sublative fractional radiofrequency treatments significantly improved skin tightening, texture, collagen organization, and satisfaction in individuals with moderate photoaging, while reducing abnormal elastin after three months.
4 citations
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May 2023 in “Cells” In this study, baricitinib treatment improved the differentiation of skin-derived precursors into adipocytes for diseases like Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome, suggesting potential benefits when combined with lonafarnib.
4 citations
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December 2022 in “Infection and Drug Resistance” In this study, four cases of neck carbuncle were treated, revealing that fire needle therapy combined with topical drugs offers less trauma, smaller scars, and faster recovery compared to surgery in early stages, but surgical debridement is essential for more advanced cases.
4 citations
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January 2022 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” In this study, methotrexate therapy with or without corticosteroids showed similar efficacy and safety in treating patients with lichen planopilaris, with no significant differences in the primary outcome or adverse effects between the two groups.
4 citations
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November 2021 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” In this study on a mouse model of vitiligo, NB-UVB/ADSC combination therapy improved oxidative stress and calcium homeostasis, but the protective effect was reversed by inhibiting Nr2 signaling.
4 citations
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August 2020 in “Facial plastic surgery & aesthetic medicine” This study found that combining concentrated growth factor injections with minoxidil treatment significantly improved hair growth and participant satisfaction in male patients with androgenetic alopecia compared to minoxidil alone.