4 citations
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March 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” SPRY1 deficiency in skin cells causes stem cells to move to the skin surface, leading to increased pigmentation.
23 citations
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July 2021 in “Life” This review evaluates the potential benefits and mechanisms of blue light therapy for skin conditions like atopic dermatitis and acne, but highlights the need for further research on safety and clinical protocols.
19 citations
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July 2019 in “Biomedical Microdevices” This review discusses the safety and potential adverse events of microneedling as both a medical and consumer product, noting the need for further understanding; no new clinical results are presented.
138 citations
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June 2023 in “Molecules” This review examines various skin pigmentation disorders, their causes, and potential treatments, detailing 25 plants, 4 marine species, and 17 clinically tested topical and oral medications for managing these conditions.
32 citations
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May 2023 in “Preprints.org” This review discusses the types, causes, and treatments for skin pigmentation disorders, examining clinically tested options including 25 plants, four marine species, and 17 medications.
2 citations
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November 2024 in “JAAD reviews.” This review reported that certain systemic drugs, including antiepileptics and anticancer drugs, can lead to changes in hair pigmentation, such as hypopigmentation or hyperpigmentation, with varied prevalence and clinical characteristics.
9 citations
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January 2018 in “Medical research archives” This review discusses the therapeutic use of photobiomodulation for various skin conditions, highlighting its efficacy in accelerating tissue repair, reducing inflammation, and treating pigmentary disorders and other skin diseases, but it reports no new clinical results.
August 2023 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This review discusses the increasing reports of rare cutaneous side effects from topical imiquimod, aiming to inform physicians and dermatologists about its potential adverse effects as its use expands.
May 2017 in “IOSR journal of dental and medical sciences” This study found that both Betasalic ointment and 5% minoxidil resulted in acceptable hair regrowth for patients with alopecia areata over a three-month period, with any adverse effects being transient.
124 citations
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December 2016 in “Pharmaceuticals” This review discusses the functions and potential therapeutic targeting of TRP ion channels in the skin, noting their involvement in both physiological processes and various pathological conditions, but reports no new experimental results.
2 citations
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May 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Pregnancy can cause skin changes and affect existing skin conditions, with limited treatment options due to the need for fetal safety.
June 2025 in “Clinical Dermatology Review” This case study documents a rare concurrent presentation of herpes zoster and alopecia areata in a 24-year-old male, highlighting transient alopecia as a cutaneous complication of varicella zoster infection and suggesting further research into the virus's effect on dormant hair follicles.
1 citations
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May 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Oral tofacitinib may be an effective and tolerable treatment for some people with severe alopecia areata.
1 citations
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January 2005 in “Side effects of drugs annual” This chapter reviews various dermatological drugs and treatments, highlighting adverse effects, with no new clinical findings reported.
January 2026 in “Forum Dermatologicum” This review concluded that LED-based photobiomodulation is generally safe and effective for certain dermatologic conditions, though consumer devices often show less efficacy compared to professional systems.
November 2025 in “Dermato” In this review, researchers synthesized contemporary findings about the human skin microbiome's influence on conditions like acne, aging, and hyperpigmentation, highlighting the potential of microbiome-informed strategies and treatments such as postbiotics and probiotics to improve dermatological outcomes.
In this study involving 13 patients with vitiligo-associated leukotrichia, minimal hair repigmentation was observed following treatment with fractional CO₂ laser and topical betamethasone, though the method was well tolerated, highlighting the need for further research to optimize treatment parameters.
April 2026 in “Journal of Clinical Case Reports and Studies” This case report observed that applying "Kadi" herbal oils three times daily led to rapid wound healing and excellent cosmetic outcomes in a 10-year-old boy with a deep partial-thickness burn, highlighting "Kadi" as a promising treatment that deserves further investigation through randomized controlled trials.
November 2022 in “Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal” This study found that intense pulse light and diode laser treatments were similarly effective and tolerable for reducing unwanted facial hair in female patients with hirsutism, with no significant differences in hair reduction, adverse effects, or patient satisfaction between the two methods.
48 citations
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July 1992 in “International Journal of Dermatology” HIV can cause various nail and hair disorders, important for early diagnosis and treatment.
46 citations
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July 1988 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This review discusses various skin lesions associated with endocrinologic disorders such as Cushing's syndrome and adrenal insufficiency, and it reports no new clinical results.
14 citations
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March 2012 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” This study concluded that low-level fluence 810 nm diode laser therapy was generally well tolerated, safe, and effective for long-term hair reduction in a small sample of patients with various skin types.
2 citations
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December 2020 in “Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism case reports” This case study highlights the complexity of managing autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type 1, emphasizing the need for thorough clinical history, high suspicion for early diagnosis, and continuous long-term follow-up.
2 citations
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October 2016 This article discusses the range of skin-related side effects caused by chemotherapy and radiotherapy, including novel patterns emerging with targeted therapies, but does not report new clinical results.
This study concluded that adding a topical agent to intense pulsed light therapy significantly improved hair reduction and patient satisfaction in Pakistani women with idiopathic facial hirsutism compared to light therapy alone, without increasing adverse effects.
July 2004 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This paper summarizes the main findings presented in the plenary sessions of the British Journal of Dermatology, July 2004 issue, and provides no new research results.
3 citations
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July 2016 in “Atlas of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics” This article discusses the goals and considerations of cosmetic surgery for upper facial rejuvenation, including patient expectations and potential complications, and does not present new research findings.
5 citations
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April 2019 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” This literature review suggests that fractional laser therapies may positively impact hair regrowth in androgenic alopecia, though current evidence is mostly limited to small studies and case reports, highlighting a need for more comprehensive randomized controlled trials to confirm their efficacy and safety.
January 2026 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” In a systematic review and meta-analysis, the researchers found that intralesional triamcinolone acetonide was more effective than cryotherapy for achieving significant hair regrowth in patients with patchy alopecia areata, although both treatments had distinct safety profiles.
116 citations
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April 2002 in “American journal of veterinary research” This study found trilostane to be an effective and generally safe treatment for improving symptoms in dogs with pituitary-dependent hyperadrenocorticism.