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October 2008 in “Endocrine reviews” Mice without the vitamin D receptor have bone issues and other health problems, suggesting vitamin D is important for preventing various diseases in humans.
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November 2006 in “Current Medicinal Chemistry” New treatments for enlarged prostate are being developed to be more effective and have fewer side effects.
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September 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scientists can mimic hair disorders by altering genes in lab-grown human hair follicles, but these follicles lack some features of natural ones.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In-person laser treatments help hair growth in androgenetic alopecia.
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June 1999 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The long-pulsed alexandrite laser is safe and effective for hair reduction.
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November 2014 in “JAMA dermatology” The 810-nm diode laser improves skin texture in keratosis pilaris but not redness.
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April 2006 in “Lasers in medical science” Acneform reactions after laser hair removal occur in 6% of cases, mostly mild and short-lived, with higher risk in younger patients, those treated with Nd:YAG laser, and individuals with darker skin.
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May 2005 in “Facial plastic surgery” Laser hair removal can be safe and effective for dark-skinned individuals with the right laser settings.
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March 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Most patients with dark skin were satisfied with laser hair removal and had few complications.
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February 2014 in “BMC Research Notes” The X5 Hairlaser might help treat male hair loss, but more research is needed.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Photobiomodulation therapy may help treat hair loss in people with darker skin, but more research is needed.
Children with alopecia areata often have low vitamin D, especially if they have darker skin, it's not summer, or they're not White.
January 2015 in “Journal of cosmetics, dermatological sciences and applications” The combined technology safely and effectively removes hair at home on dark skin.
May 2023 in “Elsevier eBooks” Low-level laser/light therapy is effective and safe for mild to moderate hair loss in men and women when combined with other treatments.
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April 1989 in “Clinics in Dermatology” The argon gas-based cryotherapy effectively reduced keloid scars but caused some hypopigmentation and had a recurrence rate, especially in Afro-American patients.
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Fractional laser resurfacing is effective for skin conditions, has lasting results, quick recovery, and is safe but requires careful consideration of risks.
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February 2000 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Alexandrite laser hair removal is safe for darker skin tones.
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January 2003 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Cold air and a chilled sapphire window both protect the skin during laser treatments, and work better with water or gel, especially for darker skin.
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January 2023 in “Experimental dermatology” Skin thickness decreases and structural changes occur with both ageing and sun exposure in certain skin types.
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March 2005 in “Aesthetic surgery journal” The long-pulse alexandrite laser effectively removes hair permanently.
October 2023 in “CRC Press eBooks” Children with darker skin can have various hair and nail issues.
April 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The back of the scalp has more nerve fibers than the front, which may explain why some people feel more sensitivity there.
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January 2017 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Laser treatment improved scalp skin condition with no side effects.
February 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Both skin products were equally effective in improving facial discoloration and skin quality.
March 2024 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” Skin Radiance Collagen improved skin and hair health in adult females.
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January 2007 in “Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy” The IPL device is safe, effective, and has high patient satisfaction for hair removal.