62 citations
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July 2018 in “Lasers in Medical Science” In this review, the researchers highlight LED therapy as an emerging and safe treatment for skin inflammatory conditions, aging, and hair growth disorders, noting its integration into dermatological practice but emphasizing the need for more controlled studies to confirm its efficacy.
46 citations
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September 2010 in “Southern Medical Journal” This review discusses low-level light therapy for androgenetic alopecia and female pattern hair loss, noting minimal clinical evidence on its efficacy and the need for more controlled studies.
39 citations
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January 2019 in “Cells” This review discusses the molecular mechanisms of Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome and evaluates current research trends, available mouse models, and prospects for developing therapies, but reports no new clinical findings.
31 citations
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January 2017 in “Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology” This review discusses the negative health impacts of testosterone deficiency and the potential adverse effects of 5α-reductase inhibitors, emphasizing the need for patient-physician discussions regarding these treatments.
28 citations
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October 2018 in “Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology” This study suggests that gender-affirming testosterone therapy in transgender men is generally safe and effective with adequate screening and monitoring, although high-quality long-term studies are lacking.
26 citations
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October 2023 in “Neuroscience Bulletin” In this review, the authors discuss how understanding and co-regulating multiple signaling pathways could lead to effective regeneration of functional hair cells, highlighting current achievements and future approaches such as small molecule drugs and gene therapy for treating sensorineural hearing loss.
3 citations
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February 2018 in “InTech eBooks” This chapter discusses the current developments in Traditional Chinese Medicine for treating PCOS but reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the need for further research in this area.
December 2025 in “Journal of Education Health and Sport” This study reports that LED phototherapy is gaining popularity as a safe and effective non-invasive method for treating various skin conditions, enhancing skin rejuvenation, wound healing, and inflammation modulation, and is increasingly integrated into clinical protocols for conditions like acne vulgaris and signs of aging.
February 2024 in “Hormones” This study surveyed individuals seeking estrogen-based gender-affirming hormone therapy, revealing that improving life satisfaction and femininity are top treatment goals, and highlighting the need for trials aligned with community priorities.
June 2011 in “CRC Press eBooks” Low-Level Laser Therapy can stimulate healing and cell function, potentially leading to wider medical use.
17 citations
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January 2015 in “MedChemComm” New treatments for prostate cancer are less toxic and show promise, but more research is needed to enhance their effectiveness and reduce side effects.
10 citations
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May 2020 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” This review discusses "follicular hypoglycania" as a potential pathology in hair growth disorders and reports that proteoglycan replacement therapy may improve hair loss treatments, though it presents no new clinical trial results.
5 citations
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October 2016 in “European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology” This study found that women with PCOS had significantly prolonged nasal mucociliary clearance time, which may increase their susceptibility to respiratory tract and middle ear infections.
1 citations
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March 2024 in “Signal transduction and targeted therapy” In this review, researchers explored the multifaceted role of NF-κB signaling in various biological processes and diseases, including its interactions with other pathways, and discussed possible therapeutic approaches targeting this pathway for treating conditions like cancer, autoimmune disorders, and COVID-19.
1 citations
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September 2022 in “TURKDERM” This study found that using isotretinoin and acitretin was not linked to a higher risk or severity of COVID-19 in patients undergoing systemic retinoid therapy.
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November 2025 in “Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare” This study found that combining fire needle therapy with DHT treatment over eight weeks improved lesion severity, scar symptoms, quality of life, and reduced serum inflammatory cytokine levels in patients with moderate-to-severe acne vulgaris compared to using DHT alone.
October 2025 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” In this study, researchers documented the use of 69 plant species across 38 families in traditional medicine by herbal practitioners in Raichur District, detailing their therapeutic properties for 22 ailments such as fever, epilepsy, and diabetes, though interest in traditional practices is declining.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmacology” This study observed significant clinical effects, such as hair loss and testicular changes, in common quail treated with the steroids IVF-C Inj and Diane-35, especially highlighting cyproterone acetate's impact on vital organs like the liver.
60 citations
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September 2013 in “Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics” This review discusses the dermatological adverse events from immunosuppressive and anti-TNF therapy in IBD, finding increased risks of non-melanoma skin cancer and other skin conditions, and recommends regular cancer screening.
33 citations
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January 2021 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” This review suggested that low-level light therapy using red/near-infrared light could be a safe and effective treatment for various skin and hair conditions, though more robust trials are needed to solidify its clinical utility.
23 citations
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August 2005 in “Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy” This review examines the benefits and potential risks of androgen replacement therapy for male hypogonadism but reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight the need for careful risk assessment, especially in older men.
7 citations
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January 1994 in “Annual Reports in Medicinal Chemistry” This review discusses hormonal manipulation for conditions like prostatic disorders and skin issues and highlights promising treatments like casodex and finasteride, but it reports no new clinical results.
5 citations
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February 2024 in “Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology” This research review outlines the challenges of diabetic wounds, such as diabetic foot ulcers, and examines the potential of electrospinning nanofiber scaffolds to improve healing by promoting tissue formation, allowing drug release, and enhancing specific wound healing properties.
2 citations
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January 2025 in “Pharmaceutical Research” This article reviews the possible therapeutic activities of Angelica gigas Nakai root extracts and their components, noting their potential effects on neuro-cognitive, metabolic, and other health conditions, and reports no new clinical results.
February 2026 in “Molecular Imaging and Radionuclide Therapy” In this study, male patients treated with 150 mCi of radioactive iodine showed no negative impact on fertility, but long-term studies with larger groups are needed to further assess hormonal effects and sperm health after this treatment.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Blood pressure drugs can cause skin lupus, but it improves after stopping the drug. The glycoprotein D vaccine works against genital herpes in some women, and the HPV-16 vaccine reduces HPV-16 infection and related diseases. More frequent light therapy clears psoriasis faster. A cream called imiquimod effectively treats a type of skin cancer. Iron supplements don't necessarily help with chronic hair loss in women.
3 citations
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August 2015 in “Acta Scientiarum Biological Sciences” This study found that administering Neem ethanol extract to pregnant and lactating rats did not cause developmental abnormalities or toxicity in the offspring at tested doses.
December 2022 in “Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Pathology.” This study found that applying photobiomodulation therapy after septoplasty helped reduce pain and mitigate changes in the autonomic nervous system compared to those who did not receive the therapy.
118 citations
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September 2004 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This review discusses the role of hormones in acne vulgaris and highlights the need for further research on their mechanisms of action; it reports no new clinical results.