June 2021 in “Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research” Rice water and hibiscus can help improve hair health and growth.
August 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Reflectance confocal microscopy helped diagnose and manage a woman's hair loss without needing a biopsy.
June 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” 7.5% DEET lotion is more effective and safe at repelling mosquitoes than rosemary, citronella, and lemongrass lotions.
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Combining microneedling with Q-switched laser treatment for tattoo removal did not improve results and caused more pain.
January 2017 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” The congress showed that psychological therapy can help skin condition patients, social media affects acne stigma, education improves atopic dermatitis, and patient satisfaction in dermatology is high, especially with good doctor engagement.
December 2013 in “Biomedical and biopharmaceutical research” Nanotechnology shows promise for better drug delivery and cancer treatment.
March 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” October 2008 in “Clin-alert” Certain medications can reduce mortality risk in COPD patients, but others can increase risks of cardiovascular issues, postoperative delirium, and other adverse effects.
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride 1 mg/day effectively treats hair loss in men aged 18-41 and over 41; DEET lotion works better than herbal insect repellents; combined tattoo removal technique shows no extra benefits.
April 2024 in “Skin appendage disorders” Oral finasteride seems more effective for hair loss in postmenopausal women, but more research is needed.
75 citations,
February 2017 in “Aging” SkQ1 antioxidant improved health and lifespan in mice.
11 citations,
February 2019 in “Stem cells international” Skin-derived stem cells grow faster and are easier to obtain than hair follicle stem cells, but both can become various cell types.
7 citations,
February 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” COVID-19 infection or vaccination may influence the development of alopecia areata, a type of hair loss.
222 citations,
January 2003 in “Critical Reviews in Therapeutic Drug Carrier Systems” Ethosomes can safely and effectively deliver various drugs deep into the skin.
63 citations,
February 2017 in “ACS biomaterials science & engineering” Polydopamine is a safe, effective, and permanent hair dye that turns gray hair black in one hour.
59 citations,
July 1972 in “Biochemistry” Transamidases help form strong crosslinks in hair proteins, crucial for hair strength.
56 citations,
September 2016 in “Pharmaceutical Research” The fish oil-based gel with imiquimod improves skin cancer treatment and reduces inflammation.
28 citations,
September 2014 in “Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine” VDC-1101 shows potential as a treatment for canine cutaneous T-cell lymphoma.
22 citations,
August 1999 in “Mechanisms of Development” Pmg-1 and Pmg-2 are new genes important for skin and mammary gland development.
13 citations,
June 2017 in “Biochimie open” All five human steroid 5α-reductase enzymes are found in the endoplasmic reticulum.
6 citations,
April 2022 in “Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy” Using three different drugs together may better treat eye diseases like glaucoma and macular degeneration.
December 2019 in “Medicina estética” Dermoscopy is underused in aesthetic medicine, but it increases diagnostic confidence, and professionals need more training.
December 2019 in “Medicina estética” Dermoscopy is underused in aesthetic medicine, but it increases diagnosis confidence; more training is needed.