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January 1995 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Minoxidil boosts elastin production, potentially helping skin diseases.
11 citations,
February 2021 in “Trends in Food Science and Technology” Impatiens plants have health-promoting compounds and are used for natural food coloring, but more research is needed to understand their full benefits.
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August 2000 in “Journal of Endocrinology” DHEA acts like a male hormone on rat skin glands and doesn't turn into female hormones there.
6 citations,
October 2018 in “Endocrinology” Prenatally androgenized ewes can model increased hair diameter in women with PCOS.
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June 2012 in “Journal of Liquid Chromatography & Related Technologies” Method accurately measures finasteride concentration in medicine.
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December 2000 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” The study created a new method to test drugs that affect hormone processing in skin.
March 2024 in “International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science” The herbal shampoo made hair shinier, smoother, and softer without side effects.
20 citations,
June 2022 in “Molecules” Thiazole, a sulfur and nitrogen chemical, is useful in creating potential drugs for conditions like seizures, cancer, bacterial infections, tuberculosis, inflammation, malaria, viruses, Alzheimer's, diabetes, and A1-receptor issues.
2 citations,
June 2022 in “Cells” 3D cell cultures are better for testing hair growth treatments than 2D cultures.
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November 2009 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” Bolandiol, a synthetic steroid, builds muscle and bone without greatly affecting sex glands, and works differently from other hormones.
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August 2022 in “The Scientific World Journal” Merremia peltata leaf extract, particularly the bufotalinin compound, shows potential for treating hair loss.
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September 2014 in “Dermatologic surgery” Diode laser removes hair better but is more painful than intense pulsed light.
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January 2013 in “Archives of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Combining liposuction with laser ablation effectively reduces underarm odor with minimal side effects.
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September 2010 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Both intense pulsed light and long-pulsed diode laser effectively reduced facial hair in women, with no significant difference in satisfaction after 6 months, but intense pulsed light was more painful.
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March 2011 in “WORLD SCIENTIFIC eBooks” Laser hair removal can be effective and safe for Asian skin with proper techniques and care.
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December 2000 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Laser and light treatments offer quick, long-lasting hair removal for large areas.
Laser hair removal works well for light skin with dark hair but needs caution for darker skin.
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October 2012 in “Archives of ophthalmology” Laser hair reduction near the eyebrows can cause serious eye injuries even with safety measures.
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September 2023 in “Curēus” Using a laser to remove hair in the urethra after hypospadias repair is effective and minimally invasive.
May 2013 in “Proceedings of SPIE” Researchers created a system that accurately aligns laser beams automatically.
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January 2002 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” January 2015 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” The book is a valuable resource for learning about new cosmetic dermatology treatments, despite some content overlap and inconsistent visuals.