November 2022 in “The Caucasus” This article reviews the historical development and challenges of highway construction worldwide, highlighting key milestones from Italy's 1924 autobahn to China's leading pace in the 21st century, and reports no new results.
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November 2014 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that combining low-fluence Q-switched Nd: YAG laser and intense pulsed light led to faster and more effective melasma treatment compared to using the laser alone, though recurrence still occurred.
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February 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that both oral tranexamic acid and microneedling improve melasma treatment outcomes when added to standard therapy, with microneedling showing a more sustained remission.
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December 2023 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study found that topical metformin was as effective as triple combination cream in reducing melasma severity, with minimal adverse events.
This study found that human placental extract significantly improved melasma, chronic ulcers, and alopecia areata without major adverse effects, suggesting its effectiveness and safety for these conditions.
November 2024 in “Tạp chí Y học Cộng đồng” In this study, oral and topical tranexamic acid significantly improved melasma symptoms in 28 female patients, with all showing over 25% improvement and 50% achieving good improvement, while 92.86% experienced no side effects, suggesting it is an effective and safe treatment.
July 2021 in “Physiology and Pharmacology” This study found that using a fresh umbilical cord as a natural face mask significantly reduced melasma severity in women after childbirth.
The digital system for measuring melasma shows promise but needs more development for better accuracy and automation.
May 2025 in “International Ayurvedic Medical Journal” In this case study, a 38-year-old woman with alopecia areata experienced significant improvement in hair regrowth after treatment with rakthamokshana and a herbal lepa containing Shodita Kasisa and Triphala masi mixed with nilibringaraj taila.
January 2024 in “Dermatology Review” This study found that combining platelet-rich plasma with 4% hydroquinone was more effective in reducing melasma symptoms than using hydroquinone alone.
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August 2015 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” This study observed that topical flutamide may be as effective as hydroquinone for treating melasma, with a trend towards greater improvement and patient satisfaction, but recommends further research before clinical use.
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October 2010 in “Epilepsy Currents” This study found that when metabolism changes and extracellular glucose decreases, hippocampal CA3 neurons release ATP, which is converted to adenosine and reduces neuron excitability, enhancing the seizure threshold.
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July 2024 in “Cureus” In this study, PRP was found to show promise in treating melasma, offering consistent positive outcomes and satisfaction rates among patients, especially when combined with treatments like hydroquinone and tranexamic acid, though further research is needed to confirm long-term efficacy and safety.
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January 2023 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Intradermal PRP significantly improved melasma in dark skin, with lasting results and no relapse after 3 months.
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April 2019 in “BioMed Research International” This study found that DNA hypermethylation was present in melasma lesions, and treatments with sunscreen, niacinamide, and retinoic acid were associated with decreased methylation and clinical improvement.
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June 2020 in “Russian Open Medical Journal” This study found a higher frequency of below normal ferritin and serum iron levels in women with melasma compared to controls, suggesting a possible association with melasma.
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November 2008 in “Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” This study found no significant differences in sensation recovery or scar formation between radiofrequency and scalpel incisions in upper blepharoplasty, although radiofrequency caused greater tissue damage.
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April 2020 in “International journal of research in pharmaceutical sciences” This review discusses the use of ten common Malaysian medicinal plants in cosmetic formulations for treating skin and hair conditions and reports no new clinical results.
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January 2019 in “Asian journal of pharmaceutical and clinical research” This review examines the phytochemistry and pharmacology of Emblica officinalis, highlighting its traditional and documented medicinal uses, but reports no new clinical findings.
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June 2020 in “Unisa Institutional Repository (University of South Africa)” This study found that low power red laser therapy, combined with antiretroviral drug efavirenz, significantly reduces HIV-1 infection in TZM-bl cells to undetectable levels.
July 2026 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This study observed that plant-derived extracellular vesicles delivered through a microneedling technique showed favorable tolerance and subjective improvement in androgenetic alopecia patients, with 95% reporting perceived improvement and 85% experiencing no adverse effects after six sessions.
January 2025 in “Nanotechnology Reviews” This study reported a green synthesis method for copper oxide nanoparticles using pumpkin seed extract, achieving significant antibacterial activity against Bacillus subtilis and moderate cytotoxic effects against certain cancer cell lines, indicating potential biomedical applications for these eco-friendly nanomaterials.
This study observed that low-level laser therapy (LLLT) increased cell viability in SARS-CoV-2-uninfected HEK293/ACE2 cells but did not improve viability in infected cells, suggesting mixed effects.
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March 2013 in “European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology” This study found that the prevalence of autoimmune thyroiditis was significantly higher in Italian patients with polycystic ovary syndrome compared to controls, suggesting that these patients should be screened for the condition.
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November 2018 in “Anti-Inflammatory & Anti-Allergy Agents in Medicinal Chemistry” This study reviewed the initial clinical presentation of SLE patients in Oman, revealing diverse symptoms and highlighting the importance of nationwide collaboration for effective management of the condition.
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July 2022 in “BMC neuroscience” In this study, intranasal delivery of hair follicle-derived stem cells improved neurological function and reduced brain damage in a rat model of ischemic stroke.
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September 2024 in “PubMed” This review discusses the efficacy and safety of platelet-rich plasma for facial rejuvenation but reports no definitive clinical results, noting the evidence remains insufficient for firm conclusions.
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April 2024 in “Animals” This study reported allergic dermatitis in Brazilian donkeys linked to Culicoides insect bites, characterized by severe itching and skin lesions. The potential treatment with copaiba oil and multivitamin emulsion was explored, revealing its promise for managing this condition.
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May 2024 in “PubMed” This study found that the current evidence is of low or very low certainty and thus does not clearly support using PRP in combination with microneedling or laser therapy for treating acne scars, indicating a need for further well-designed studies.
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January 2023 in “PubMed” This systematic review and meta-analysis found limited, low-quality evidence suggesting that platelet-rich plasma injections may increase hair density in patients with androgenetic alopecia compared to saline, but results were inconclusive for alopecia areata.