research Clinical Trials and Hair Loss
Many treatments for hair loss show potential, but more testing is needed to confirm their effectiveness. Only minoxidil for women and minoxidil and finasteride for men are FDA approved.
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research British Hair and Nail Society Findings on Hair and Nail Disorders
Men with a certain type of hair loss often use facial moisturizers, and a specific antibiotic treatment may help another hair condition.
research Predicting the Therapeutic Results of Unwanted Hair Growth with the Alexandrite Laser Device
The alexandrite laser effectively reduces unwanted hair by about 75%.
research Acanthosis Nigricans During HAIR-AN Syndrome: The Tree That Hides the Forest
The case shows skin changes can indicate deeper health issues like insulin resistance, which are challenging to manage.
research Trichostasis Spinulosa Confirmed by Standard Skin Surface Biopsy
Trichostasis spinulosa can be diagnosed with a simple skin biopsy and treated with specific gels, but lesions may return after stopping treatment.
research Hyperpigmentation Post Laser Hair Removal in Patients Taking Vitamin D Supplements
Taking Vitamin D supplements may increase the risk of skin darkening after laser hair removal.
research Highlighting Nuances of Blue Light Phototherapy: Mechanisms and Safety Considerations
Blue light therapy is safe for skin and may protect against UV radiation.
research Itchy Black Hair Bristles on Back
Permanent hair removal with lasers may cure itchy black hair bristles on the back.
research Erythromelanosis Follicularis Faciei Et Colli With Reticulated Hyperpigmentation Of The Extremities
A rare skin condition causes red and dark patches on the face and limbs.
research Systematic Review of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Medical and Surgical Specialties: Quality, Evaluation, Evidence, and Enforcement
PRP shows promise but lacks consistent evidence and regulation.
research Pruritic Trichostasis Spinulosa: A Rare Variant
A rare hair follicle disorder can cause itchy, bluish-black bumps on the body.
research A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on the Association Between Androgenic Alopecia and the Risk of Metabolic Syndrome
People with androgenic alopecia (AGA) have a higher chance of getting metabolic syndrome.
research Long-Term Epilation Using the EpiLight Broad Band, Intense Pulsed Light Hair Removal System
The EpiLight Hair Removal System removed about 60% of hair with some side effects, and more research is needed to confirm long-term effectiveness.
research Treatment of Trichostasis Spinulosa in Skin Phototypes III, IV, and V With an 800-nm Pulsed Diode Laser
The 800-nm pulsed diode laser is a safe and effective long-term treatment for trichostasis spinulosa in dark-skinned individuals.
research High-Dose Pulsed Corticosteroid Therapy Combined with Methotrexate for Severe Alopecia Areata in Childhood
High-dose corticosteroids and methotrexate had a modest effect on severe childhood alopecia, but side effects and relapse were concerns.
research Low Versus High Fluence Light-Induced Hair Removal: How Hair Follicle Ex Vivo Studies Translate Into Clinical Results
Higher fluence in hair removal damages hair follicles more, while lower fluence mimics natural hair regression, with long-term IPL treatments effectively reducing hair.
research World Dermatologic Literature
Prednisone has risks for lupus patients, isotretinoin is safe for mental health, transplant patients risk skin cancer, and various treatments are effective for specific skin conditions.
research Light-Based Home-Use Devices for Hair Removal: Why Do They Work and How Effective Are They?
Home-use light devices can significantly reduce hair but are less effective on very dark skin and slower than professional devices.
research Home-Based Devices in Dermatology: A Systematic Review of Safety and Efficacy
Home-based skin care devices are generally safe and effective for hair removal, promoting hair growth, treating wrinkles and acne, but results for psoriasis treatment are mixed.
research Experience with Oral Tofacitinib in 8 Adolescent Patients with Alopecia Universalis
Tofacitinib caused significant hair regrowth in adolescents with alopecia universalis who didn't respond to other treatments.
research Update on Dermatologic Laser Therapy
New laser therapies are effective for skin damage, hair removal, and fat reduction.
research Assessment of Replication Rates of Human Keratinocytes in Engineered Skin Substitutes Grafted to Athymic Mice
Regulating keratinocyte growth in engineered skin can improve wound healing.
research Successful White Hair Removal with Combined Coloring and Intense Pulsed Light: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Coloring white hair before IPL treatment effectively helps remove it.
research Long-Term Complications of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome/Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis: The Spectrum of Chronic Problems in Survivors Necessitates Multidisciplinary Follow-Up
Survivors of Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis need ongoing care for various long-term health problems.
research Increased Insulin Sensitivity by Metformin Enhances Intense-Pulsed-Light-Assisted Hair Removal in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Taking metformin with intense-pulsed-light therapy improves hair removal for people with PCOS.
research Hair Follicle Changes Following Intense Pulsed Light Axillary Hair Reduction: Histometrical, Histological, and Immunohistochemical Evaluation
Intense pulsed light treatment effectively reduces underarm hair by making hair follicles smaller and extending their resting phase.
research A Randomized Double-Blind, Vehicle-Controlled Bilateral Comparison Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Finasteride 0.5% Solution in Combination with Intense Pulsed Light in the Treatment of Facial Hirsutism
Finasteride and intense pulsed light effectively reduce unwanted facial hair in women, but may not be cost-effective.
research Low-Level Pulsed Wave Red Light Induces Type I Procollagen Protein and ATP Production at Shorter Treatment Times Compared to Continuous Wave Red Light
Pulsed red light boosts collagen and energy in cells faster than continuous red light.
research Combination of Low-Dose Isotretinoin and Pulsed Oral Azithromycin in the Management of Moderate to Severe Acne
Low-dose isotretinoin combined with pulsed azithromycin cleared acne in most patients, with mild side effects.
research Cyclophosphamide: As Bad as Its Reputation? Long-Term Single Centre Experience of Cyclophosphamide Side Effects in the Treatment of Systemic Autoimmune Diseases
Cyclophosphamide has serious side effects, but long-term follow-up can help manage risks.