Hair loss can cause significant social and emotional issues, especially for women and young men.
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August 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” A condition with certain scalp changes may come before acne keloidalis nuchae and other similar hair loss disorders.
January 2025 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Combining low-level laser therapy with minoxidil doesn't improve hair loss treatment compared to using minoxidil alone.
December 2024 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Dermoscopy effectively assesses and improves acne scar treatments.
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January 2024 in “Biomedicines” Using stem cells from hair follicles to treat female hair loss is safe and effective after six months.
September 2023 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Both shampoos increased scalp germ numbers but did not change the overall microbial community composition.
June 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Acupuncture and moxibustion may help treat hair loss, but more research is needed.
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September 2003 in “Clinical endocrinology” Hormone treatment for transsexual individuals is effective but carries risks like thromboembolic events and mood changes, with most side effects being minor and reversible.
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March 2019 in “International Wound Journal” A new skin treatment using a patient's own cells healed chronic wounds effectively and was preferred over traditional grafts.
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November 2015 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Treating scalp issues with anti-dandruff shampoo improves hair health.
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February 2023 in “Journal of Personalized Medicine” Type 1 diabetes often occurs with other autoimmune diseases, and personalized treatment based on genetics can improve outcomes.
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April 2019 in “Scientific Reports” A protein called HMGB1 helps hair grow by affecting prostaglandin metabolism.
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July 2022 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” Oral paclitaxel plus encequidar improved tumor response and caused less neuropathy but more serious infections than intravenous paclitaxel.
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