research Special Dermatology/Plastic Surgery Issue 2017
The 2017 issue emphasized progress in laser and energy-based skin treatments, but noted the need for more research on certain procedures and technologies.
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research Proposition of a Low-Cost Field Assay to Determine Antiproliferative Properties of Indigenous Plants Using Dugesia Dorotocephala (Brown Planaria)
The study showed that brown planaria can be used to cheaply test if local plants can stop cell growth.
research Combination Therapy of Alopecia Areata Using Cyclosporine and Low-Dose Corticosteroid: A Long-Term Follow-Up Study
Combination therapy with cyclosporine and low-dose corticosteroid shows favorable long-term results for treating alopecia areata.
research The Influence of Low Dose Finasteride, a Type II 5α-Reductase Inhibitor, on Circulating Neuroactive Steroids
Low dose finasteride decreases certain steroids, possibly increasing depression risk.
research An Unusual Case of Contact Dermatitis
A man developed an allergic skin reaction from a therapy cap used for hair loss treatment.
research A Combination of Low-Dose Systemic Etretinate and Topical Calcipotriol/Betamethasone Dipropionate Treatment for Hyperkeratosis and Itching in Olmsted Syndrome Associated with a TRPV3 Mutation
The combined treatment effectively managed severe skin issues in Olmsted syndrome.
research Editorial
The editorial discusses the effectiveness and safety of various laser and energy-based cosmetic treatments.
research Riboflavin-Responsive Glutaryl CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency
Taking riboflavin and eating less lysine can help some people with a specific genetic disorder avoid brain damage.
research The Effectiveness of Low-Level Light/Laser Therapy on Hair Loss
Low-level light/laser therapy is effective in treating male and female pattern hair loss without side effects.
research Hypoxia Improves Hair Inductivity of Dermal Papilla Cells via Nuclear NADPH Oxidase 4-Mediated Reactive Oxygen Species Generation
Low oxygen levels can make hair-growing cells better at growing hair through a process involving reactive oxygen species.
research Hair Transplantation for Men
Hair transplantation for men has improved, offering natural, lasting results, and may be enhanced by certain medications and future technologies.
research Current Trends in Hair Care in Men
Proper hair care and suitable products are essential for men's scalp health and well-being.
research Association of Serum Ferritin with Chronic Diffuse Alopecia in Female Patients
Low iron levels are strongly linked to chronic hair loss in women.
research Effects of Low-Level Laser Therapy in the Treatment of Hormonal and Age-Related Hair Loss in Women: A 6-Month Study
Low-Level Laser Therapy significantly improves hair density in women with hormonally and age-related hair loss.
research Is Low-Level Laser Therapy Useful as an Adjunctive Treatment for Canine Acral Lick Dermatitis? A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Sham-Controlled Study
Low-level laser therapy did not reduce licking or improve lesions in dogs with ALD but did increase hair growth.
research Treatment of Melasma by Low-Fluence 1064 nm Q-Switched Nd:YAG Laser
The laser treatment effectively and safely improved melasma in Asian patients.
research Update on Dermatologic Laser Therapy
New laser therapies are effective for skin damage, hair removal, and fat reduction.
research Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil and Associated Adverse Events: Analyses of the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System With a Focus on Pericardial Effusions
Low-dose oral minoxidil can cause serious side effects like heart issues, so use the lowest effective dose.
research Low-Level Laser Therapy: Does It Work?
Low-level laser therapy seems to promote hair growth but requires more research to confirm its effectiveness.
research Cost-Effectively Dissecting the Genetic Architecture of Complex Wool Traits in Rabbits by Low-Coverage Sequencing
Low-coverage sequencing is a cost-effective way to identify genes related to wool traits in rabbits.
research Low Anabolic Profile in Assessing a Patient’s Overall Hair Loss
Certain supplements, like whey protein isolate and growth hormones, can worsen hair loss.
research Construction of Tissue-Engineered Nerve Conduits Seeded with Neurons Derived from Hair-Follicle Neural Crest Stem Cells
Neurons from hair follicles can help repair damaged nerves.
research Comparative Analysis of Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil with Spironolactone Versus Finasteride or Dutasteride in Female Androgenetic Alopecia Management
Both treatment combinations improved hair growth similarly and were safe.
research Hair and Nails: Insights from 2009 Studies
Low-dose acitretin helps nail psoriasis, stem cells may treat scarring alopecia, Chinese men have lower baldness rates, lateral foldplasty is good for ingrown toenails, hair diameter helps diagnose female baldness, childhood trauma linked to alopecia areata, certain hair-weaving leads to scalp conditions in African American women, and new methods for hair research and understanding hair and sweat gland development were introduced.
research Supplementary Figures, Tables and Legends from Mobilizing Transit-Amplifying Cell-Derived Ectopic Progenitors Prevents Hair Loss from Chemotherapy or Radiation Therapy
Boosting certain cell signals can prevent hair loss from chemotherapy and radiation.
research Supplementary Figures, Tables and Legends from Mobilizing Transit-Amplifying Cell-Derived Ectopic Progenitors Prevents Hair Loss from Chemotherapy or Radiation Therapy
Boosting certain cell signals can prevent hair loss from chemotherapy and radiation.
research Adverse Effects of Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil for Androgenetic Alopecia in 435 Patients
Low-dose oral minoxidil may cause side effects like hypertrichosis and is not suitable for everyone.
research Skin Type and Efficacy of Laser Treatment for Androgenic Alopecia
More research is needed to understand how skin type affects laser treatment for hair loss.
research Comparison of Low-Level Light Therapy and Combination Therapy of 5% Minoxidil in the Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss
Combination therapy works best for female hair loss, increasing density and thickness.
research Alopecia Areata: An Autoimmune Hair Loss Condition
Alopecia Areata is an unpredictable autoimmune hair loss condition with limited and variable treatment effectiveness.