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July 2011 in “Lasers in Medical Science” The Lexington LaserComb helped regrow hair in mice with a condition similar to human hair loss.
70 citations,
February 2015 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Discovery” Topical drugs and near-infrared light therapy show potential for treating alopecia.
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August 2007 in “Dermatologic surgery” New treatments for acne scars are safer and more effective because we understand the causes better.
43 citations,
February 2020 in “Clinica chimica acta” Nano-sized plant-based chemicals could improve cervical cancer treatment by being more effective and causing fewer side effects than current methods.
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September 2016 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Fractional resurfacing is safe and effective for certain skin conditions in Asian patients, but care must be taken to avoid skin pigmentation issues.
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The long-pulsed alexandrite laser is effective for hair reduction, particularly for light-skinned individuals with dark hair, but caution is needed for darker skin.
22 citations,
October 2019 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” The nanoparticles improved hair growth and enlarged hair bulbs.
22 citations,
June 2002 in “Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery” Laser hair removal works well for people with dark hair and light skin, but it's less effective for light hair or dark skin; improvements are expected.
19 citations,
July 2007 in “Dermatologic clinics” Tailor treatments for vitiligo to patient needs for best results.
19 citations,
January 2007 in “Dermatology” Unwanted facial hair significantly impacts over 40% of women's psychological and social well-being, and various treatment options are available.
19 citations,
September 2004 in “Reviews in gynaecological practice” Effective hirsutism management requires identifying the cause, combining new and traditional treatments, and setting realistic expectations for patients.
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February 2015 in “Han-gug chugsan sigpum hag-hoeji/Korean journal for food science of animal resources” Egg shell membrane hydrolysates can reduce wrinkles and improve skin health.
14 citations,
May 2011 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Laser hair removal is effective for dark hair but needs improvement for nonpigmented or fine hairs.
13 citations,
January 2020 in “Scientific Reports” The African spiny mouse heals skin without scarring due to different protein activity compared to the common house mouse, which heals with scarring.
10 citations,
March 2022 in “Communications biology” A new non-invasive method can analyze skin mRNA to understand skin diseases better.
10 citations,
June 2018 in “Aaps Pharmscitech” The flutamide-loaded hydrogel is a promising, skin-friendly treatment for acne and hair loss, potentially requiring less frequent application.
9 citations,
November 2017 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Tiny particles called anionic squarticles can effectively remove a common antidepressant from the body after an overdose.
8 citations,
May 2017 in “Current traditional medicine” Stinging nettle has compounds that help with joint pain, arthritis, and prostate issues.
8 citations,
July 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” More men are getting non-surgical cosmetic treatments due to increased income and social acceptance, with less invasive options being preferred.
5 citations,
January 2013 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” The document concludes that individualized treatment for malignant epithelial tumors is necessary and more research on metastatic squamous cell carcinoma treatments is needed.
3 citations,
June 2017 in “Journal of Biomaterials Applications” Keratin extract from human hair was found to promote hair growth in mice.
2 citations,
November 2014 Common cosmetic dermatology techniques improve skin damaged by the sun and aging.
Afro-textured hair is more fragile and prone to certain scalp conditions, requiring careful treatment and more research for effective management.
1 citations,
March 2019 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” The conference reported improvements in muscle volume, skin cancer diagnosis, facial and vaginal rejuvenation, and hair growth using various laser treatments.
January 2024 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” Dermatologists should customize cosmetic treatments for dark-skinned patients to minimize risks and complications.
November 2023 in “Scientific reports” The research identified and described a gene important for hormone conversion in endangered catfish, which varies in activity during different reproductive stages and after hormone treatment.
November 2019 in “Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology” Understanding normal hair growth and loss in children is key to diagnosing and treating hair disorders.
January 2019 in “Clinical Dermatology Open Access Journal” Combining corticosteroids and non-ablative fractional laser therapy may effectively treat extensive alopecia areata.
Ovol2 is crucial for hair growth and skin healing by controlling cell movement and growth.
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April 2019 in “Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy” Laser hair removal is popular for long-term hair reduction but carries risks, requiring well-trained operators and better regulations, especially in South Africa.