April 2018 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” This editorial highlighted concerns about the newly launched voluntary register for non-surgical cosmetic practitioners in the UK, reporting dissatisfaction from aesthetic doctors, dentists, and nurses who feel it inadequately protects the public by grouping medical professionals with non-medically trained individuals without mandatory regulation.
January 2017 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” The congress showed that psychological therapy can help skin condition patients, social media affects acne stigma, education improves atopic dermatitis, and patient satisfaction in dermatology is high, especially with good doctor engagement.
March 2003 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” This article reviews the current use of lasers in hair restoration and reports no new findings, summarizing insights from doctors with laser experience.
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May 2010 in “Ophthalmology” Bimatoprost gel makes eyelashes grow longer, but may cause side effects and should be monitored by an eye doctor.
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November 2021 in “World Family Medicine Journal /Middle East Journal of Family Medicine” In this study, clinicians in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, most commonly reported using a blended consultation model, which combines elements from various approaches to enhance doctor-patient interactions.
March 2026 in “International Wound Journal” This study evaluated the credibility of YouTube videos on exosome therapy, finding that despite promising preclinical results for wound healing, videos mostly focus on cosmetic applications and generally score low on educational quality, with doctor-made videos rating higher.
January 2024 in “Fitoterapia” In this study, the analysis of Ukraine's pharmaceutical market from 2020 to 2023 found a large variety of Vitamin D3 preparations, predominantly domestic and synthetic, with capsule forms being common; consumer surveys highlighted that doctor recommendations strongly influenced purchasing decisions.
This study found that androgenic alopecia significantly impaired quality of life among men in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, with younger males and those diagnosed by a doctor experiencing greater quality of life issues, particularly in the symptoms domain.
March 2014 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the evolving field of hair transplantation surgery and reports no new experimental results, highlighting ongoing developments aimed at improving procedural success and doctor efficacy.
February 2008 in “대한피부과학회지” This study found that many alopecia patients misunderstood the usage and side effects of topical minoxidil, especially those who had not consulted a doctor.
April 2021 in “Journal of Law Public Policies and Human Sciences” In this note, editors discuss the reproduction of medical content by Dr. Paul E. Marik, related to standardized coronavirus treatments, emphasizing that the materials appear effective and cautioning readers to consult their doctors for guidance.
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January 2021 This study explored non-invasive methods for monitoring low molecular weight biomarkers on the skin's surface, concluding that certain amino acid ratios, such as Phe/Trp, could serve as potential indicators of skin inflammation and cancer.
January 2026 in “Digital Repository (National Repository of Grey Literature)” In this study, two formulations of platelet-rich plasma and two mesotherapy products showed varying degrees of effectiveness in improving hair thickness, density, and count in androgenetic alopecia patients after six months, with MZT1 and PRP2 achieving statistically significant improvements in most measures.
January 2025 in “Repository of Digital Objects for Teaching Research and Culture (University of Valencia)” This research highlights the potential of non-coding RNAs as biomarkers and therapeutic targets in dermatology, while experimental studies on a unique GVM case suggest CCM2L may modulate disease severity, advancing understanding of genetic mechanisms in rare skin disorders.
January 2025 in “Tesis Doctorals en Xarxa (Consorci de Serveis Universitaris de Catalunya)” This study found a significant correlation between estradiol/testosterone imbalance and erectile dysfunction severity in Klinefelter syndrome patients, also highlighting high satisfaction with penile prosthesis in both psychogenic and organic cases.
This Ph.D. project aims to evaluate the self-assembling potential of hair keratin extracts and study the cellular response to both crude and purified keratins, highlighting their potential applications from biomedical to water remediation.
January 2020 in “Columbia Academic Commons (Columbia University)” This study utilized targeted genomic sequencing and whole exome sequencing to identify novel common and rare genetic variants in Alopecia Areata, revealing potential mechanisms contributing to disease susceptibility.
January 2007 in “Durham e-Theses (Durham University)” This document details the usage policy for full-text reproduction from Durham E-Theses, providing guidelines for personal, educational, and non-commercial purposes without altering the text.
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June 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, the addition of a SULT1A1 enzyme booster to daily 5% minoxidil treatment significantly increased hair regrowth in men with androgenic alopecia compared to minoxidil alone.
October 2023 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology and therapies” In this study, researchers examined the backgrounds of 243 cosmetic surgeons in Japan and found that while medical history and surgical experience influenced training duration slightly, consistent skills could be acquired within a few months after joining their group.
This study suggests that accessing information at the point of care has become a crucial clinical skill, viewed as a communication skill by patients, which can enhance trust and involvement through effective communication and transparency during consultations.
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November 2009 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the history of modern hair restoration surgery beginning with Dr. Norman Orentreich's introduction of the macrograft technique in 1959 and reports no new clinical results.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” This source describes Sweden's approach to achieving an ideal work-life balance for medical professionals, emphasizing a no-fault system, supportive mentorship, teamwork, high assertiveness, social trust, and good compensation, with specialists working 80% of the time and having over six weeks of annual leave.
April 2023 in “Media Dermato Venereologica Indonesiana” This case report discusses a new onset of alopecia areata following reinfection with COVID-19, suggesting a potential link between COVID-19 infection and this hair loss condition.
August 2023 in “Jurnal kedokteran dan kesehatan/Jurnal Kedokteran dan Kesehatan” This study found that high stress levels among medical students were significantly associated with their performance in the UKMPPD certification exam, with academic stressors being the primary contributors.
December 1984 in “British journal of addiction” This historical review discusses early 20th-century efforts to associate alcohol consumption with increased infant mortality and societal decline, resulting in legislative actions to protect children from alcohol exposure.
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December 2023 in “Aktualʹnì problemi sučasnoï medicini” This study found that immunohistochemical markers like ER, PgR, b-catenin, p21, and Ki-67 showed significant expression changes after progesterone therapy in women with endometrial hyperplasia without atypia, suggesting their potential as diagnostic and prognostic markers.
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November 2006 in “The Milbank Quarterly” This article reviews the history and impacts of direct-to-consumer advertising of prescription drugs in the U.S. and reports no new research findings; it discusses implications for health policy debates.
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November 2000 in “Hastings Center Report” This paper argues that both the modern biomedical model and existing supplementary frameworks fail to adequately capture the complexities of empathy and healing within the context of postmodern thinking.
The authors of this study developed a novel CNN architecture aimed at improving detection of Alopecia Areata through image-based datasets, achieving a top accuracy of 98% compared to four other machine learning models.