14 citations
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March 2012 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” This study concluded that low-level fluence 810 nm diode laser therapy was generally well tolerated, safe, and effective for long-term hair reduction in a small sample of patients with various skin types.
6 citations
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January 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that oxybenzone is very stable under light exposure, contradicting previous findings of its oxidation to semiquinone after solar irradiation.
9 citations
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December 2015 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” A 12-year-old with ichthyosis linearis circumflexa showed significant improvement after 30 sessions of narrowband UVB phototherapy, as reported in this case study.
7 citations
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August 2007 in “Journal of Biotechnology” 5 citations
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January 2011 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that 1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoline derivatives, particularly N-methyl-7-amino-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoline, may be excellent blue dye candidates for human hair, offering superior color purity, stability, and fastness compared to 2,3-dihydroindoles.
June 2001 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” This commentary discusses challenges in maintaining proper blinding in placebo-controlled trials, illustrated by a study where zinc and placebo lozenges were nearly indistinguishable in taste by participants.
64 citations
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January 1985 in “Clinical endocrinology” In this study, treatment with the oral contraceptive containing 30 μg ethinyl oestradiol and 150 μg desogestrel significantly reduced androgen-dependent hair growth in hirsute women over one year.
Low level laser or LED therapy combined with infiltrations may help hair growth.
53 citations
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October 2012 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” This study found that low-fluence 1064 nm Q-switched Nd:YAG laser treatment effectively improved melasma in Asian patients without serious side effects, achieving an average improvement rate of 50-74%.
12 citations
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October 1954 in “Textile Research Journal” This study found that alkali bromide solutions are absorbed into hair depending on salt activity, and the presence of the salt increases water absorption compared to normal conditions.
62 citations
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December 1995 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” This study found that combining a GnRH agonist with a low-dose oral contraceptive was more effective in treating hirsutism than either agent alone and prevented hypoestrogenic side effects.
6 citations
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May 2024 in “Macromolecular Bioscience” This study synthesized a temperature-sensitive hydrogel with strong antibacterial capabilities against S. aureus and E. coli, demonstrated via in vitro and in vivo tests, suggesting potential for antibiotic-free clinical applications when activated by near-infrared light.
17 citations
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March 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that human hair follicle bulge stem cells exhibited autofluorescence, potentially due to high flavin- and NAD-related compound levels, highlighting the need to consider this when using fluorescent antibodies for studying these cells.
30 citations
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August 1984 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This case report identified UVB photosensitivity and testicular failure as previously unreported components of low-sulfur hair syndrome in a 16-year-old male.
This study found that fluorescent antibody staining effectively differentiated between normal and tumor cells, with observed differences potentially linked to protein composition and developmental factors.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that using a home-use LED mask with specific wavelengths improved signs of skin aging in both ex-vivo and clinical settings.
1 citations
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January 1978 in “PubMed” This study found that certain synthetic corticosteroid and progesterone analogues inhibited hair growth in castrated male mice, with varying effects based on specific chemical modifications.
34 citations
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May 2017 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” This study found that combining low-level light therapy with topical minoxidil 5% may lead to better hair regrowth and patient satisfaction in treating female pattern hair loss compared to using each treatment alone.
11 citations
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December 1987 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This article discusses the role of suction-assisted lipectomy (SAL) and the hCG method in obesity management, highlighting the speculative benefits of hCG but reporting no new clinical findings.
This study suggests that laser hair removal, when carefully tailored to the individual's skin type, can potentially reduce the psychological impact of excessive hair in children and adolescents, even those with darker skin tones.
2 citations
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January 1984 in “Progress in neuro-psychopharmacology & biological psychiatry” This study found that benzodiazepine therapy in women with idiopathic hirsutism significantly increased sex hormone binding globulin and decreased dehydroepiandrosterone sulphate, but did not significantly affect hair growth.
This study reported that the Fe@C/CB electrocatalyst effectively detected Metol in water samples with a low detection limit, high sensitivity, and good stability, suggesting it as a promising tool for environmental monitoring.
March 2024 in “Journal of drugs in dermatology” This study evaluated the safety and effectiveness of HASHA, a new hyaluronic acid injectable, for chin augmentation in adults with chin retrusion. HASHA significantly improved chin appearance and satisfaction over 12 months compared to controls, with only mild or moderate transient adverse events.
12 citations
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October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This review discusses the use of electromagnetic radiation, including low-level laser therapy, for hair loss management, but it reports no new clinical results and suggests further research.
July 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article discusses current visualization methods for assessing hair restoration therapy responses, noting imprecision in triangulated measurements and patient dissatisfaction with visible tattoos.
7 citations
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August 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” The study's findings are unreliable due to retraction.
January 1990 in “Springer eBooks” Some chemicals can permanently or temporarily remove color from skin and hair, which can be distressing and is not well-regulated in cosmetics.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This systematic review found that licensed hair gloss products in the UK provide significant cosmetic benefits like improved shine and smoothness, but 18% contain harmful additives, highlighting the need for stricter regulations and patient education on product safety.
December 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” This source evaluates the clinical effectiveness of 308 nm monochromatic excimer phototherapy in treating moderate-to-severe alopecia areata, noting that both laser and lamp methods show promise without significant risks.
April 2024 in “Lasers in medical science” This study found that near-infrared LED therapy enhanced ATP synthesis, reduced reactive oxygen species, and promoted collagen production and hair growth more effectively than white LEDs in human skin cells and a photoaging mouse model.