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January 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that adding platelet-rich plasma with microneedling to conventional medical treatment significantly increased hair density and diameter in androgenetic alopecia patients compared to medical treatment alone.
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March 2023 in “Cell Biology International” In this study, ASC-enriched autologous fat grafting was found to be more effective and satisfying than conventional fat grafting for treating facial contour deformities with hyperpigmentation.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review discusses the potential benefits of combining herbal treatments and conventional therapies in managing PCOS and reports no new clinical results.
April 2025 in “Annals of Medicine” This study assessed the combination of compound glycyrrhizin and conventional treatments for alopecia areata and found it effective for promoting hair regrowth while being safe with mild adverse effects, based on a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
January 2025 in “Figshare” This meta-analysis concluded that compound glycyrrhizin combined with conventional treatments enhanced hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients, though it was associated with some mild adverse effects like oedema.
January 2025 in “Figshare” This meta-analysis concluded that compound glycyrrhizin combined with conventional treatments improved hair regrowth in patients with alopecia areata, though it was associated with mild adverse events like edema.
May 2022 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association” This article summarizes highlights from the 40th Annual DNA Convention, covering various dermatology topics, but it does not report new clinical results.
November 2021 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This article reviews the growing interest in integrating alternative therapies with conventional dermatology but does not provide new clinical results; it emphasizes the importance of complementary medicine in addressing treatment challenges.
This study investigates whether adding 30% supramolecular salicylic acid to conventional treatment for mild to moderate acne vulgaris is safe and effective, though specific results are not reported in the abstract.
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December 2003 in “Clinical breast cancer” The authors concluded that pegylated liposomal doxorubicin may offer comparable efficacy to conventional doxorubicin with reduced toxicity in metastatic breast cancer treatment.
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January 2022 in “Theranostics” This review highlights how advanced nanocarrier and microneedle-based transdermal drug delivery strategies can potentially improve the treatment of skin diseases by enhancing site-specific drug delivery, increasing skin penetration, and reducing systemic toxicity compared to conventional methods.
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July 2020 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” This study found that while a nanostructured lipid carrier improved drug delivery in conventional skin models, excess sebaceous content hindered its effectiveness in targeting hair follicles.
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June 2019 in “Industrial Biotechnology” In this study, researchers found that the conventional solvent extraction method yielded the highest polyphenol content and antioxidant activity from Ascophyllum nodosum seaweed on Québec's North Shore.
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January 1997 in “Pediatric dermatology” This case report highlights a 21-year-old man with severe nodulocystic acne resistant to conventional treatments, who showed moderate improvement with isotretinoin, and discusses its potential link to congenital digital abnormalities and Apert syndrome.
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December 2010 in “Annals of tropical paediatrics” In this study, the authors reported that while conventional treatment improved rickets in a boy with vitamin D-dependent rickets type II, it also resulted in unexpected improvement in his alopecia.
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October 2025 in “Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology” This study suggests that phytochemicals from natural sources could be safer alternatives to conventional treatments for hair loss, as they may activate key pathways involved in hair growth.
August 2026 in “Orvosi Hetilap” In this study, researchers reported that while conventional treatments like topical minoxidil remain fundamental for androgenetic alopecia, guidelines increasingly support low-dose oral minoxidil and dutasteride, though their recommendations vary. Personalized multimodal treatment strategies and regular follow-ups are essential in clinical practice.
June 2026 in “Indian Journal of Veterinary Medicine” This study found that dogs with alopecia treated with platelet-rich plasma in addition to conventional therapy experienced faster hair regrowth, better coat quality, and higher recovery rates compared to conventional therapy alone.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” This research outlines the potential of nanoemulgels as a superior alternative to conventional topical treatments, noting their ability to improve skin permeability, drug release, and therapeutic targeting, though challenges remain in formulation stability and consistency.
This integrative literature review reported that herbal therapies may be a promising alternative for treating hair disorders like androgenetic alopecia, potentially offering similar efficacy to conventional treatments but with fewer side effects.
This study reviews 10 herbal supplements, including Berberine and Cinnamon, as alternative treatments for PCOS, noting they are more accessible and affordable than conventional medications, especially in low-resource settings, though further clinical research is needed.
This study concluded that phytotherapy offers a potentially effective and safer alternative to conventional treatments for androgenetic alopecia by reducing hair loss progression without the usual adverse effects.
July 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study conducted on rabbits, conventional blood treated with 120% sodium citrate was observed to achieve the highest platelet recovery and enrichment coefficient, while altering sodium citrate concentrate affected levels of growth factors PDGF and TGF-β1 after plasma activation.
May 2023 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association” This editorial discusses the experiences and highlights of the Dermatology Nurses' Association's annual convention, including educational sessions about skin conditions and nursing strategies, and emphasizes the importance of continuing education and involvement in health policy and advocacy for dermatology nursing professionals.
March 2023 in “JAAD case reports” In this study, researchers reported that conventional treatments for folliculitis decalvans, which include steroids and antibiotics, are often ineffective, with many patients experiencing frequent recurrences of this scarring scalp disorder.
July 2022 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association” This editorial summarizes key dermatological insights and learnings from the 2022 Dermatology Nurses' Association Convention, covering conditions like lichen sclerosus and melanoma, and issues related to nail disorders and skin of color.
This study found that plucked hair follicles exhibited a higher growth rate than conventional one-hair micrografts in vitro, suggesting they may be a less invasive alternative for hair transplantation.
August 2019 in “Chin J Naut Med & Hyperbar Med” This study found that hyperbaric oxygen therapy, when added to conventional treatment for androgenetic alopecia, significantly improved therapeutic outcomes compared to conventional treatment alone.
This study found that niosomal aminexil was more clinically effective for hair growth than conventional aminexil solutions, and that niosomes facilitated aminexil penetration through rat skin without propylene glycol.
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September 2010 in “PLoS ONE” This study found that using a Picosecond IR Laser (PIRL) on mouse skin led to less tissue damage and scarring compared to conventional surgical lasers and tools.