March 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This research found that combining a 308-nm excimer laser with oral compound glycyrrhizin and topical 0.03% tacrolimus was more effective for treating pediatric facial and cervical vitiligo, resulting in faster and higher rates of repigmentation with minimal adverse effects compared to glycyrrhizin and tacrolimus alone.
December 1998 in “福井大学教育学部紀要 第4部 教育科学” This study found that the bioconjugate nanoparticle HA-P5 significantly alleviated acne and reduced sebum production by inhibiting key signaling pathways without inducing unwanted protein expression that hinders acne treatment.
This study found that cyproterone acetate with ethynyl estradiol improved acne and seborrhea within 3–6 months in women, but had less satisfactory results for alopecia and hirsutism.
April 2024 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists” This study found that adding procapil to minoxidil was more effective than minoxidil alone in improving hair count, patient satisfaction, and dermatologist assessment scores for treating androgenetic alopecia over 12 months.
November 2025 in “International Journal of Innovative Research and Scientific Studies” This study found that Regenera ActivaAMT significantly improved hair growth and patient satisfaction in both men and women with Androgenetic Alopecia, suggesting it may be an effective alternative to hair transplants.
33 citations
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April 2021 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” New ways to treat acne are being discovered.
39 citations
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January 1977 in “Dermatology” This study found that the retinoic acid derivative Ro 10-9359 cleared psoriasis lesions in over half of the patients, but most experienced side effects, including skin issues and altered liver enzyme levels.
November 2025 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” This review outlines advances in topical PROTACs for localized protein degradation, focusing on AH-001 and GT20029 for skin conditions, but presents no new clinical trial results.
10 citations
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January 2017 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” This review discusses the clinical features and treatment options for adult acne, highlighting the need for tailored management in specific populations, but reports no new findings.
21 citations
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April 2011 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This review discusses treatments for acne of varying severity and hormonal influences but reports no new clinical results; it suggests specific therapies for different acne types and highlights considerations for female patients.
2 citations
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December 2020 in “American Journal of Dermatological Research and Reviews” This study found that combining 308-excimer phototherapy with intramuscular triamcinolone acetonide was effective and well tolerated for treating resistant alopecia totalis, showing a 90% overall response rate in the ten patients studied, with the best results observed in younger patients.
38 citations
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November 2012 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” This article reviews different acne treatments and emphasizes the importance of being aware of their potential side effects, but reports no new clinical results.
8 citations
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May 2023 in “PubMed” This review discusses emerging drug delivery technologies and formulations for acne and rosacea, noting that microencapsulation enables combining benzoyl peroxide and tretinoin to enhance tolerability and prevention of oxidation.
12 citations
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August 1997 in “Postgraduate medicine” Educating people about acne is key because many still believe old myths, even though treatments exist for almost all types.
25 citations
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July 2013 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This review discusses consensus guidelines for the use of acitretin in psoriasis, highlighting its ongoing utility in both mono and combination therapies, despite not always being recognized in treatment guidelines.
1 citations
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April 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that using Alastin Restorative Skin Complex Serum 2.0 with TriHex Technology for 12 weeks significantly improved facial skin hydration, elasticity, and overall quality in individuals with moderate to severe skin aging, with histological evidence showing new collagen and elastin fibers.
May 2026 in “Reactions Weekly”
September 2018 in “International Journal of Advanced Community Medicine” This source describes the development of a new cream combining salicylic acid and retinol, assessed for its potential to alleviate itching in dermatitis and treat acne vulgaris, with stability and patch testing indicating no irritation or allergic reactions.
175 citations
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April 1982 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that oral isotretinoin achieved good to excellent clinical results in treating severe inflammatory acne, severe rosacea, and gram-negative folliculitis.
8 citations
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August 2023 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” This study observed that treating acne scars with fractional ablative laser concurrently with isotretinoin improved outcomes more effectively compared to applying the laser 6 months after isotretinoin treatment ended, as measured by the Quantitative Global Acne Scarring Grading System.
February 2023 in “Reactions Weekly” 21 citations
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September 2013 in “Current medicinal chemistry” This study found that co-drugs synthesized from hydroquinone and tranexamic acid improved skin targeting and deposition, with reduced irritation and enhanced efficacy for treating hyperpigmentation.
12 citations
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May 2017 in “Medicine” This article provides an overview of acne vulgaris, discussing its causes, presentation, and psychosocial impact, but it reports no new research findings or clinical results.
2 citations
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July 1982 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study reports that retinol acetate inhibited the pro-oxidant effects of benoxaprofen on polymorphonuclear leucocytes in vitro.
March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Oral spironolactone and isotretinoin are effective for treating acne.
14 citations
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January 2015 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Acitretin significantly reduced inflammatory attacks in a woman with Naevus Comedonicus Syndrome but caused side effects.
November 2022 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This study observed improvements in hair loss, acne, and BPH symptoms after addressing vitamin D and progesterone deficiencies in male patients, suggesting the potential benefits of this therapeutic approach.
1 citations
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June 2017 in “Skin” This study is the first to report that apremilast may be effective in treating refractory lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia, though some patients experienced adverse effects leading to discontinuation.
52 citations
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July 2001 in “Molecular and cellular endocrinology” This study found that activin A significantly enhances wound healing by stimulating granulation tissue formation and re-epithelialization in mice, and suggests potential in developing treatments for stroke and brain trauma.
In this study, researchers highlighted that while oral valproate often causes hair loss, preliminary experiments with topical valproic acid solution suggest its potential for hair regeneration, potentially offering fewer side effects and reduced cost compared to existing treatments.