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At-home laser and light skin devices are less effective than professional ones, with limited scientific evaluation, but some show promise for wrinkles, hair growth, and acne.
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research Vitamin D and the Skin: Focus on a Complex Relationship
Vitamin D is important for skin health and may affect conditions like psoriasis and hair loss, but more research is needed to understand its role fully.
research Obesity and the Skin
Obesity is linked to various skin problems and may increase the risk of skin cancer.
research Pharma in the Bedroom and the Kitchen: The Pharmaceuticalisation of Daily Life
The conclusion is that the increasing use of drugs for lifestyle reasons is a complex issue influenced by corporate profit, consumer behavior, and the medicalization of everyday life, with potential negative effects on personal well-being.
research The Potential Role of Minoxidil in the Hair Transplantation Setting
Minoxidil helps stabilize hair loss, increase density, and reduce shedding after hair transplant surgery.
research Post-Screening Follow-Up of the Finnish Prostate Cancer Screening Trial on Putative Prostate Cancer Risk Factors: Vitamin and Mineral Use, Male Pattern Baldness, Pubertal Development, and Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug Use
Late puberty may slightly lower prostate cancer risk, baldness is not linked to overall risk but less so with aggressive types, ibuprofen use may increase risk, and vitamins show no effect on risk.
research In the Eye of the Beholder: Investigating the Future of Cosmeceuticals
Cosmeceuticals may have potential but their effectiveness and market success are still uncertain.
research Annurca Apple Polyphenols Ignite Keratin Production in Hair Follicles by Inhibiting the Pentose Phosphate Pathway and Amino Acid Oxidation
Annurca apple extract promotes hair growth by changing hair follicle metabolism to boost keratin production.
research Novel Uses for the Anabolic Androgenic Steroids Nandrolone and Oxandrolone in the Management of Male Health
Nandrolone and oxandrolone could help treat male health issues like muscle loss and low testosterone.
research Top Ten Clinical Pearls in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris
Start acne treatment early to prevent scarring, consider antibiotic resistance, use maintenance therapy, and manage side effects carefully.
research Controversies in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia: The History of Finasteride
Finasteride effectively stops hair loss in most patients, but concerns about rare sexual side effects exist.
research Alopecia: The Search for Novel Agents Continues
Many potential alopecia treatments need more testing to confirm they promote acceptable hair growth with minimal side effects.
research Controversies in Off-Label Prescriptions in Dermatology: The Perspective of the Patient, the Physician, and the Pharmaceutical Companies
The document concludes that doctors should carefully consider off-label drug use in dermatology and always inform patients, while more research is needed on the safety and effectiveness of such practices.
research Current Concepts in the Pathogenesis and Treatment of Acne
Acne is caused by increased sebum, abnormal skin shedding, bacteria, and inflammation, not dirt; treatments vary from creams to antibiotics or isotretinoin, with severe cases needing a dermatologist's care.
research The Shifting Preferences of Patients and Physicians in Nonsurgical Hair Loss Treatment
Minoxidil and Finasteride are the most popular hair loss treatments, with rising interest in other options, and economic or health crises can change what treatments people prefer.
research Influence of Saw Palmetto and Pygeum Africana Extracts on the Urinary Concentrations of Endogenous Anabolic Steroids: Relevance to Doping Analysis
Taking Saw palmetto and Pygeum africana can change the levels of certain steroids in urine, which could cause confusion in doping tests.
research The Prescribing Cascade 3.0: A Case for Recreational Drugs in HIV
Recreational drug use can cause misdiagnosed conditions and drug interactions in HIV patients.
research Hair Loss Is an Important Symptom of Menopause
Many women experience significant hair loss during menopause, and topical minoxidil is an effective treatment.
research The Potential Role of Minoxidil in the Hair Transplantation Setting
Minoxidil can increase hair density, speed up regrowth in transplanted hair, and slow down further hair loss, especially beneficial for women, young men with thinning hair, and those wanting to reconstruct the back of the scalp.
research A Case of Reverse Aging Phenomenon of the Hair Secondary to Vitamin B Supplementation
Vitamin B supplements may reverse grey hair.
research L-(+)-Tartaric Acid Minimally Affects Viability or Molecular Signature but Increases Expression of Selected Hair Growth-Associated Genes in Human Dermal Papilla Cells
L-(+)-Tartaric Acid may help increase certain hair growth genes without harming cells.
research Harmless Herbs? A Review of the Recent Literature
Herbal remedies can cause adverse effects and need more safety research.
research The Rotterdam Study: 2018 Update on Objectives, Design, and Main Results
The Rotterdam Study updated findings on elderly health, focusing on heart disease, genetics, lifestyle effects, and disease understanding.
research The Current Landscape for Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing: Legal, Ethical, and Policy Issues
The document concludes that the fast-growing direct-to-consumer genetic testing market lacks sufficient regulation, posing risks to consumers due to questionable test quality and accuracy.
research A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial of 5% and 2% Topical Minoxidil Solutions in the Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss
5% and 2% minoxidil solutions effectively promote hair growth and reduce hair loss, with 5% being slightly more effective but having more side effects.
research The Diagnosis and Treatment of Iron Deficiency and Its Potential Relationship to Hair Loss
Iron deficiency may be related to hair loss, but there's not enough evidence to recommend iron screening or supplements for all hair loss patients.
research The Psychology of Hair Loss and Its Implications for Patient Care
Hair loss can significantly affect a person's self-esteem and body image, especially in young people, those who value their looks highly, and women.
research Diagnosis and Management of the Dermatologic Manifestations of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment are important for skin problems in women with PCOS.
research Enhancing the Growth of Natural Eyelashes: The Mechanism of Bimatoprost-Induced Eyelash Growth
Bimatoprost is a safe and effective treatment for making eyelashes longer, thicker, and darker.
research An Approach to the Patient with Hirsutism
The document concludes with guidance for doctors on diagnosing and treating hirsutism effectively and safely.