August 2022 in “Case reports” Isotretinoin effectively treated a rare scalp condition, but careful drug monitoring and a dairy-free diet were important.
March 2020 in “Clinical research in dermatology” Two unusual cases showed that Lichen Planopilaris can look like other skin conditions and need early treatment to protect hair.
5 citations,
April 2019 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” Fractional lasers could help hair regrowth in androgenic alopecia, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety.
1 citations,
January 2022 in “Journal of Biosciences and Medicines” Understanding how androgens and their receptors work can lead to improved treatments for skin diseases.
May 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Topical immunotherapy for alopecia areata may work by creating immune cell clusters in the skin.
August 2023 in “Journal of controlled release” STAR particles can improve the effectiveness of topical hair growth treatments without causing skin irritation.
55 citations,
June 2013 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Ablative fractional resurfacing could improve how well topical drugs penetrate the skin, but more research is needed to fine-tune the method.
April 2023 in “Advances in Natural Sciences: Nanoscience and Nanotechnology” The new formulation with minoxidil, chitosan, and Aloe vera improves hair growth and reduces side effects.
5 citations,
March 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Albert M. Kligman, who turned 90 on March 17, 2006, made significant contributions to dermatology, including creating treatments for acne and studying skin aging.
13 citations,
February 2019 in “Journal of Microencapsulation” The pumpkin seed oil niosomes are promising for skin and hair treatments because they are stable and effectively deliver the oil.
1 citations,
October 2013 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Customized medications made through compounding can be beneficial for various skin conditions but require careful regulation and collaboration between doctors and pharmacists.
36 citations,
July 2017 in “Journal of controlled release” A new method allows for controlled, long-lasting delivery of retinoic acid through the skin with fewer side effects.
14 citations,
January 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Scalp Roller therapy helped improve hair growth in patients with hard-to-treat alopecia areata.
A new method allows for controlled, long-lasting delivery of retinoic acid through the skin with less inflammation.
April 2023 in “International journal of pharmaceutical sciences review and research” The F2 Emulgel with Tridax procumbens extract showed the best qualities for healing wounds.
42 citations,
November 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” New hair products are being developed to keep hair and scalp healthy for everyone.
August 2022 in “Revista de la Universidad Industrial de Santander/Salud UIS” Stress-related hair loss was reversed with a special medication.
July 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Fluorescent tattoos are a good way to mark the scalp for hair treatments because they're accurate, invisible in normal light, and have low risk.
April 2016 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” The document concludes that a unique target-like hair regrowth pattern in alopecia areata may be more common than thought and should be properly identified.
Microneedling may be an effective treatment for pattern hair loss.
24 citations,
September 1985 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The report suggests a possible link between hair loss and hidden scalp tumors but states more evidence is needed to confirm this.
7 citations,
May 2018 in “Curēus” Bimatoprost 0.03% solution effectively promotes eyebrow growth.
2 citations,
September 2023 in “Curēus” Topical spironolactone may help treat ocular graft-versus-host disease with minimal side effects.
February 2024 in “Curēus” Topical 5-Fluorouracil can rarely cause nerve damage, especially in people with a certain genetic deficiency.
32 citations,
June 2015 in “PLOS ONE” Olive leaf compound oleuropein helps grow hair in mice.
January 2024 in “Archives of dermatological research” Both treatments for alopecia areata showed similar modest effectiveness.
April 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” The combination of laser and topical steroids is more effective for treating alopecia areata than topical steroids alone.
October 2019 in “International journal of research in dermatology” Misusing topical corticosteroids can cause skin darkening and other side effects.
Monthly PRP therapy is more effective than daily minoxidil for alopecia areata.
58 citations,
January 2007 in “Dermatology” Minoxidil use in children may cause heart issues.