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Home-use medical-cosmetic devices like lasers for hair removal may be convenient but need more research to confirm safety and effectiveness.

Combining laser hair removal with topical eflornithine is recommended for better results in treating unwanted facial hair.

The conclusion is that better understanding and more research are needed to effectively manage follicular and scarring disorders in skin of color, with an emphasis on patient education and cultural awareness.

The new FDA labeling rules provide more detailed drug safety information for pregnant and breastfeeding women, but more data is needed on the risks of many dermatologic drugs.

The document concludes that patients with skin of color need specialized dermatological care and education to manage unique skin conditions effectively.

Acne can't be cured but can be managed with treatments like benzoyl peroxide and diet changes; it's costly and can lead to scarring and mental health issues.

Minoxidil mixed with 2-hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin in water can improve hair growth more than minoxidil alone.

Skin cancer is common in elderly nursing home residents, with risk factors including being male, having light skin, outdoor work history, and smoking. Regular skin checks are recommended.

Androgens can both increase body hair and cause scalp hair loss.

Laser hair removal is popular for long-term hair reduction but carries risks, requiring well-trained operators and better regulations, especially in South Africa.

Low-dose spironolactone effectively treats female pattern hair loss with mild side effects.

Both oral contraceptives reduced acne effectively and had similar positive effects on skin oiliness and hair growth.

Probiotics help reduce hair loss and increase hair growth in people with androgenic alopecia.

3D-cultured cells in HGC-coated environments improve hair growth and skin integration.

Older adults have a high rate of skin cancers like basal cell carcinoma and melanoma, mainly due to UV exposure and age.

GPR39 is linked to certain cells in the sebaceous gland and helps with skin healing.

Spironolactone is effective for acne, hidradenitis suppurativa, female hair loss, and hirsutism but is underused in dermatology.

Diet, especially dairy and high-sugar foods, can cause acne.

Spironolactone does not increase cancer risk and may lower prostate cancer risk, but more research is needed.

Eating too much or too little vitamin A can cause hair loss.

308-nm excimer light therapy helped over a third of treatment-resistant alopecia universalis patients regrow most of their hair.

Combining LFQS and IPL is more effective and faster for treating melasma than LFQS alone.

Finasteride and intense pulsed light effectively reduce unwanted facial hair in women, but may not be cost-effective.

Red light and LED treatments help hair grow by activating a specific cell signaling pathway.

Treating vitiligo with stem cells and melanocytes from hair, along with UVB light, works better than without the light.

Intralesional triamcinolone is the most effective treatment for alopecia areata, followed by excimer light therapy, and then topical minoxidil. The scalp responds better to treatment than the beard area.

Most low-level light therapy studies did not accurately report how light was measured, affecting treatment reliability.

Low-level Laser Therapy may help reduce inflammation, pain, and aid healing, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and establish standard treatment guidelines.

Phototherapy with red and blue light can effectively treat hair loss.