September 2021 in “Physiology News” Addressing underrepresentation in Parkinson's research is crucial for better treatments and understanding.
September 2021 in “Physiology News” Air Vice-Marshal Sir Ralph Jackson significantly advanced dialysis technology in the UK.
June 2019 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Alopecia in patients with epidermolysis bullosa varies in severity and is often caused by skin blistering or trauma.
January 2019 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” L-Cystine and L-Cystine with Kera-Diet® safely improved hair and nail quality in healthy women.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Different treatments for skin conditions were found to be effective and generally safe, with biologics recommended as the first choice for generalized pustular psoriasis.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Oral alitretinoin is effective for certain types of chronic hand eczema, with mild side effects.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Ozenoxacin 1% cream is an effective and safe treatment for impetigo in children and adults.
Botulinum toxin type A significantly reduces scalp psoriasis severity compared to placebo.
May 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Most men stopped using finasteride for baldness due to unsatisfactory results or were lost to follow-up, and those who continued saw minimal to moderate improvement.
November 2020 in “Skin Research and Technology” Videodermoscopy better identifies female hair loss than clinical diagnosis.
March 2020 in “Journal of Laser Applications” Photobiomodulation therapy significantly increases hair density and growth for androgenic alopecia, but more research is needed to confirm safety.
January 2017 in “Cogent Medicine” Extracts improve hair growth in alopecia.
January 2022 in “International Journal of Nutrology” Diet and nutrients, including lycopene from tomatoes and hydroquinone from wheat, can help control melasma, a skin condition.
August 2023 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Mesotherapy might improve hair growth, but more research is needed to confirm its safety and effectiveness.
53 citations,
August 2014 in “Cochrane library” Methotrexate is not proven effective for inducing remission in ulcerative colitis.
27 citations,
May 2019 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Antiandrogen therapy for hidradenitis suppurativa lacks strong evidence and needs more research.
21 citations,
March 2018 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors may help stabilize or slow down hair loss in some frontal fibrosing alopecia patients, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety.
11 citations,
May 2022 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Most cutaneous adnexal tumors examined were benign and resembled common skin tumors.
7 citations,
May 2021 in “Seizure” Some antiseizure medications can cause cosmetic problems like hair loss, excessive hair growth, acne, and gum overgrowth.
6 citations,
December 2023 in “Lancet. Infectious diseases/The Lancet. Infectious diseases” SIM01 significantly reduced post-COVID symptoms and is safe.
5 citations,
February 2017 in “Cochrane library” There is not enough evidence to know if different ways of putting in eye drops for glaucoma work better than others.
2 citations,
October 2021 in “Asian Journal of Andrology” Medications for hair loss and prostate issues can significantly increase the risk of sexual side effects and other negative symptoms.
1 citations,
September 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” Botulinum toxin injections can help treat common hair loss in men, but more research is needed to confirm this and understand how it works.
PRP therapy effectively treats hair loss, wrinkles, scars, ulcers, and skin pigmentation disorders.
February 2024 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Lasers and energy-assisted methods show promise for treating hair loss, but more research is needed.
January 2024 in “JEADV clinical practice” Gender-affirming dermatology treatments generally improve mental well-being for transgender individuals, but more research is needed.
November 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Oral minoxidil is more convenient but topical minoxidil improves hair density better.
September 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Finasteride was more effective than hydroxychloroquine in treating frontal fibrosing alopecia.
November 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Severe hair loss in Chinese men is linked to high blood pressure, while in women, it's linked to larger waist size and cholesterol issues.
87 citations,
December 2015 in “Cochrane library” No single treatment is clearly effective for central serous chorioretinopathy.