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June 2018 in “Frontiers in immunology” Certain types of T cells are essential for healthy skin and play a role in skin diseases, but more research is needed to improve treatments.
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January 2003 in “Thrombosis and Haemostasis” Testosterone may slow down wound healing and increase inflammation.
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September 2012 in “Our Dermatology Online” Retinoids are effective for various skin conditions and hair loss but have serious side effects, so low doses are recommended.
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May 2015 in “Archives of dermatological research” PPAR agonists show promise for skin conditions but need more research before being a main treatment.
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December 2017 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Monochromatic light devices, especially the 308-nm excimer laser, are promising for treating alopecia areata but more research is needed.
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February 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Hesperidin from orange peels is a promising natural ingredient for skincare due to its multiple beneficial properties.
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April 2010 in “Journal of dermatological science” Chemotherapy-induced hair loss is partly due to decreased laminin-511 and increased laminin-332.
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April 2024 in “Bioactive materials” New microneedle treatment with growth factors and a hair loss drug shows better and faster hair growth results than current treatments.
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October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Low-Level Laser Therapy and other light treatments for hair growth lack strong evidence and need more research.
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The ketogenic diet might improve certain skin conditions, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.
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