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December 2011 Marine-derived ingredients show potential for hair health but need more human trials to confirm effectiveness.
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February 2024 in “Asian journal of medical sciences” Proper hygiene, adequate sleep, and self-care can reduce common skin diseases.
May 2023 in “International journal of pharmaceutical sciences and medicine” Sunflower oil was found to promote hair growth in mice with hormone-induced hair loss.
January 2021 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” Ageratum conyzoides L. extract may effectively and safely treat hair loss.
October 2018 in “IOP conference series. Materials science and engineering” Coffee residue extract significantly boosts hair growth.
April 2018 in “Asian-Australasian journal of bioscience and biotechnology” The study concluded that tick infestation was the most common skin problem in hospitalized dogs in Chennai, with various treatments used for different conditions.
January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Topical imiquimod is as effective as 5-fluorouracil for treating actinic keratosis, with about a 5% risk of it turning into squamous cell carcinoma.
September 2015 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Most clinicians follow discharge guidelines, many lupus patients don't use sunscreen regularly, dithranol is effective for psoriasis, biopsy methods should be based on lesion type, voriconazole may raise skin cancer risk, a new scale can help diagnose female hair loss early, and most melanomas may develop from existing moles.
September 1999 in “The Journal of The British Menopause Society” The document concludes that skin aging in women can be caused by UV exposure and hormonal changes, and treatments like hormone replacement therapy and various skin therapies can help.
Treating vitiligo with stem cells and melanocytes from hair, along with UVB light, works better than without the light.
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January 2017 in “AIMS biophysics” Photobiomodulation therapy using red and near-infrared light can reduce inflammation and aid in healing various conditions.
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August 2011 in “Reviews in endocrine and metabolic disorders” Vitamin D and its receptor regulate skin functions like cell growth, immunity, hair cycle, and tumor prevention.
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June 2005 in “Climacteric” Estrogen loss during menopause worsens skin health, but hormone replacement therapy may improve it, though more research is needed.
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July 2017 in “Immunology” Skin's Regulatory T cells are crucial for maintaining skin health and could be targeted to treat immune-related skin diseases and cancer.
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July 2014 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine” The document concludes that adult mammalian skin contains multiple stem cell populations with specific markers, important for understanding skin regeneration and related conditions.
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January 2008 in “Journal of nutritional & environmental medicine” Green tea may help with health issues like cancer, heart disease, and weight loss due to its high catechin content.
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June 2018 in “Frontiers in immunology” Certain types of T cells are essential for healthy skin and play a role in skin diseases, but more research is needed to improve treatments.
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Chronic Telogen Effluvium may resolve after years and is diagnosed by examining the patient's history and clinical signs, with treatment aimed at underlying causes and possibly minoxidil.
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January 2004 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Applying a specific inhibitor lightens skin and hair color.
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February 2019 in “International immunology” Special immune cells called Regulatory T cells help control skin inflammation and repair in various skin diseases.
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January 1998 in “BioDrugs” Azathioprine's effectiveness and safety require careful monitoring and more research, especially regarding its use with corticosteroids and the role of TPMT status in patients.
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April 2013 in “Dermato-endocrinology” People with chronic Alopecia Areata often have lower vitamin D levels.
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September 2017 in “The Open Rheumatology Journal” Low serum complement levels in SLE patients don't always match with disease flares; monitoring C3 and C4 is useful, but cell-bound complement products might better indicate disease activity.
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July 2007 in “Dermatologic clinics” Facial dark spots can be caused by the sun, genetics, makeup, or medicine, and are diagnosed by patient history and skin tests.
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December 2014 in “Current problems in dermatology” Photodynamic therapy is the preferred treatment for skin precancer due to its effectiveness and safety.
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November 2008 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A mix of 5-aminolevulinic acid and iron ion can speed up hair growth.