June 2009 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” A woman was diagnosed with porphyria cutanea tarda and improved with phlebotomy and lifestyle changes.
May 2024 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” Turning food waste into useful products is key for a sustainable economy.
January 2024 in “Biotechnology advances” Bioassays help find useful compounds in nature for making medicines, supplements, and cosmetics.
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March 1987 in “The Journal of dermatologic surgery and oncology” Carbon dioxide laser treatment effectively removed facial hair cysts without scarring or them coming back.
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March 2021 in “Journal of nanoscience and nanotechnology” Nanoliposomes loaded with saw palmetto extract could be good for treating hair loss.
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March 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology” CO2 laser-associated PDT effectively treated therapy-resistant folliculitis decalvans.
May 2023 in “Current Applied Science and Technology” Higher power CO2 laser causes more severe skin burns and damage.
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December 2013 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Rice bran extract can potentially treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and increasing the number of hair follicles.
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August 2011 in “Journal of Supercritical Fluids” Rice bran extract might help prevent hair loss.
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April 2011 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Laser therapy helped new hair grow in scarred skin for three patients.
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February 2010 in “Journal of Chemical & Engineering Data” Flutamide, dutasteride, and finasteride dissolve differently in supercritical carbon dioxide, with dutasteride dissolving the least.
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June 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” FCO2 laser is a better treatment for alopecia areata than intralesional steroids.
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January 2019 in “Journal of lasers in medical sciences” Using a fractional CO2 laser helps Minoxidil work better for hair regrowth.
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January 2020 in “Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica et Adriatica (Tiskana izd.)” Injecting platelet-rich plasma or applying it with a laser or microneedling can treat hair loss effectively. The laser and microneedling methods cause less pain.
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September 2022 in “Archives of dermatological research” The fractional carbon dioxide laser is a safe and effective treatment for alopecia areata and works better than betamethasone valerate cream alone.
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January 2022 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Using a carbon dioxide laser and platelet-rich plasma together can effectively restore hair and patients are generally satisfied with the results.
June 2023 in “QJM: An International Journal of Medicine” Laser treatment combined with platelet-rich plasma is more effective for hair loss than laser treatment alone.
February 2023 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Laser treatment, especially when combined with other therapies, is effective for hair regrowth in alopecia areata.
January 2023 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine ” Fractional CO2 laser treatment could be effective for alopecia areata.
Fractional CO2 laser is more effective and safer than steroid injections for treating alopecia areata.
October 2022 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Both treatments help hair regrowth, with PRP being slightly better.
October 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Both treatments for resistant alopecia areata were equally effective.
September 2024 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venerology” Low-energy fractional CO2 laser therapy significantly improves hair regrowth in women with female-pattern hair loss.
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February 2022 in “Molecules” Asparagus racemosus root extract reduced sebum and pore size in men but not in women.
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November 2012 in “Pharmaceutical research” Fractional CO2 laser treatment significantly boosts drug and nanoparticle skin absorption, especially through hair follicles.
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January 2008 in “Photochemistry and Photobiology” Visible light can damage skin and most sunscreens don't block it well; more research is needed on its effects and protection methods.
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April 2011 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” Particles around 100 nm can penetrate and stay in hair follicles without passing through healthy skin, making them safe for use in topical products and useful for targeted drug delivery.
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January 2014 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” Nanotechnology in dermatology shows promise for better drug delivery and treatment effectiveness but requires more safety research.