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October 1996 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Gene therapy shows promise for treating skin disorders and cancer, but faces technical challenges.
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New treatments for hair loss should target eight main causes and use specific plant compounds and peptides for better results.
May 2023 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” The document concludes that using stem cells to regenerate hair follicles could be a promising treatment for hair loss, but there are still challenges to overcome before it can be used clinically.
PRP is a versatile and affordable treatment for improving appearance in the elderly, with patient needs and expectations being important.
January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” Transplanting skin cells is a safe, effective, and affordable treatment for vitiligo.
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Melatonin increased the activity of a hair growth gene in Cashmere goats.
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Combining microneedling with platelet-rich plasma enhances skin repair and collagen production but may not offer significant extra benefits.
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