26 citations,
March 2014 in “Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery” Topical vitamin D is useful for some skin conditions but not effective for others, and more research is needed.
17 citations,
April 2020 in “Dermatology and Therapy” The PRP-like cosmetic product with postbiotics effectively treats hair loss in Alopecia areata.
16 citations,
December 2012 in “The Clinical Journal of Pain” Chronic scalp pain in trichodynia involves both body-wide and localized increased pain sensitivity.
15 citations,
June 2011 in “Journal of Ginseng Research” Korean Red Ginseng may improve skin condition and reduce allergy markers in atopic dermatitis patients.
8 citations,
August 2015 in “Journal of dermatological science” Rhododendrol in skin-whitening products can cause skin depigmentation and immune reactions.
1 citations,
September 2023 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” Certain genetic variants linked to immune response increase the risk of alopecia areata in Taiwanese people.
1 citations,
September 2016 in “Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research” The study found no significant link between Helicobacter pylori infection and polycystic ovary syndrome in young females.
July 2017 in “Nursing2023” Actemra is approved for a specific artery condition, HIV treatment adherence has improved, women may pay more for a hair loss product, and incorrect dosing of blood thinners can be risky.
75 citations,
March 1999 in “Fertility and sterility” Finasteride, CPA, and flutamide are all equally effective in reducing excessive hair growth in women.
research Acne
58 citations,
January 1997 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Acne significantly affects mental health and quality of life, with research suggesting hormonal and genetic factors in its development and emphasizing early treatment to prevent scarring.
57 citations,
November 2017 in “Nature Communications” Researchers found 71 genetic regions linked to male pattern baldness, which account for 38% of its genetic risk.
50 citations,
August 2017 in “Diabetologia” Metformin has limited effectiveness for improving PCOS symptoms and lacks clear benefits, needing more research to confirm its efficacy.
34 citations,
September 2013 in “Urology” Long-term use of a certain medication can worsen erectile function in aged rats by damaging penile muscle cells.
33 citations,
February 1999 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” IGF-1 increases whisker growth in transgenic mice.
22 citations,
June 2018 in “Journal of Neuroinflammation” Procyanidins from grape seeds reduce nerve pain by blocking specific proteins and inflammation.
21 citations,
January 2020 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment has been found effective in promoting hair growth for alopecia patients, with minimal side effects like temporary pain and redness.
19 citations,
January 2007 in “Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin” Glycine reduces skin pigmentation by lowering melanin production.
18 citations,
July 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Calcipotriol plus betamethasone with microneedling works better than tacrolimus for treating vitiligo.
14 citations,
December 2017 in “Journal of Bone and Mineral Metabolism” Women with polycystic ovary syndrome have a higher risk of certain fractures.
14 citations,
March 2014 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Young adults with hair loss face higher risk of stiff arteries.
13 citations,
December 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Sebaceous glands in our skin, developing during pregnancy and active in puberty, produce sebum for skin lubrication, temperature control, and fighting germs, also help in hormone regulation, and their dysfunction can cause conditions like acne and hair loss.
13 citations,
April 2016 in “Journal of Dermatology” 308-nm excimer light therapy helped over a third of treatment-resistant alopecia universalis patients regrow most of their hair.
10 citations,
August 2020 in “International Journal of Andrology” 5α-reductase inhibitors like finasteride may not be effective or safe for transgender individuals, and more research is needed.
8 citations,
August 2021 in “Lupus Science & Medicine” Patients with cutaneous lupus are most concerned about self-consciousness, physical symptoms, and disease progression.
8 citations,
August 2020 in “PLOS Computational Biology” A machine learning model called CATNIP can predict new uses for existing drugs, like using antidepressants for Parkinson's disease and a thyroid cancer drug for diabetes.
7 citations,
July 2019 in “Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica” Hair tourniquet syndrome in infants can be treated successfully with immediate hair removal.
3 citations,
November 2019 in “Cosmetics” Shampoo with Inula Helenium and Caesalpinia Sappan Bark extracts promotes hair growth and prevents hair loss in androgenetic alopecia patients.
2 citations,
June 2016 in “Journal of skin and stem cell” Wet cupping blood has different components than regular venous blood, which might affect skin disorder treatments.
research Acne
2 citations,
May 2011 in “Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology” Acne is a common skin condition linked to diet, hormones, and genetics, and early treatment can prevent scarring.
1 citations,
June 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Oral tofacitinib may be an effective and tolerable treatment for some people with severe alopecia areata.