10 citations,
June 2006 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Laser hair removal greatly improves quality of life.
9 citations,
January 2008 in “Medical mycology” A dog's skin infection caused by the fungus Chaetomium globosum was effectively treated with ketoconazole.
2 citations,
March 2017 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” Intense pulsed light is a safe and effective way to thin hair for East Asians after hairline surgery.
1 citations,
April 2023 in “Canadian journal of ophthalmology” Using a diode laser for hair removal without eye protection can cause serious eye injuries.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Electrical epilation damages hair follicles and surrounding skin, likely preventing hair regrowth.
19 citations,
January 1999 in “Journal of cutaneous laser therapy” Laser hair removal is a promising method for long-term or permanent hair removal.
7 citations,
May 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Women treated with X-ray for scalp fungus as children had a higher chance of hair loss, especially with higher radiation doses and severe fungus infections.
10 citations,
January 2007 in “Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy” The IPL device is safe, effective, and has high patient satisfaction for hair removal.
39 citations,
May 2013 in “Optometry and vision science” A new way to find eyelash mites without pulling out eyelashes.
January 1954 in “DMW - Deutsche Medizinische Wochenschrift” 2 citations,
December 1973 in “Calcified tissue research” Epilation and DHT cause skin calcification by increasing ATP and calcium deposits.
36 citations,
April 2005 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Radiation therapy is an effective treatment for severe scalp cellulitis with mild side effects and no long-term complications.
30 citations,
January 2008 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Dermatologists perform most outpatient cosmetic procedures in the U.S., especially on white women aged 40 to 59.
17 citations,
June 2011 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The G60S Connexin43 mutation causes hair growth issues and poor hair quality in mice, similar to human ODDD patients.
7 citations,
January 2003 in “Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy” The filterless flashlamp-based system effectively delays hair regrowth and improves skin condition.
1 citations,
January 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks” The chapter explains why and how women remove unwanted hair, comparing methods like shaving and waxing.
1 citations,
May 2004 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” The meeting presented new findings on hair stem cells, pigmentation, genetics, and modern hair treatment techniques.
January 2022 in “The Pan African medical journal” Hypertrichosis causes excessive hair growth and needs psychological support due to its impact on self-esteem.
27 citations,
November 2010 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” New laser therapies are effective for skin damage, hair removal, and fat reduction.
15 citations,
August 1998 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” The document concludes that various cosmetic and drug treatments are available for hirsutism, and some new drugs show promise.
11 citations,
February 2008 in “British journal of nursing” Idiopathic hirsutism causes excessive hair growth in women, can be treated with medication and hair removal, but cannot be fully reversed.
6 citations,
July 2013 in “Acta Clinica Belgica” The document concludes that combination therapy is most effective for treating excessive hair growth in women with idiopathic hirsutism, and more research is needed to understand the condition.
4 citations,
November 2003 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” Hair from the head was successfully used to restore pubic hair, with additional procedures suggested for more natural results.
3 citations,
January 2003 in “Facial plastic surgery” Laser hair removal is a noninvasive way to reduce unwanted hair long-term.
June 2023 in “The journal of sexual medicine” The treatment helped a transgender woman stop drinking, improved her mental health, and reduced her gender dysphoria.
April 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” The editorial introduces studies on various cosmetic and laser treatments, their effectiveness, and posttreatment care.
January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Two siblings have a rare genetic condition causing curly, coarse hair.
51 citations,
October 2002 in “Archives of dermatology” The document does not conclude the effectiveness of the 800-nm pulsed-diode laser for treating scalp cellulitis.
48 citations,
January 2014 in “Dermatology Online Journal” New treatments for Dissecting cellulitis show promise, but more research is needed to understand the disease and establish a standard treatment plan.
3 citations,
January 1988 in “PubMed” The review found that basal cell carcinomas on the scalp are not more aggressive than those in other locations.