April 2021 in “Sohag Medical Journal” This research suggests that superficial cryotherapy is a safe and nearly as effective alternative to topical steroids and PUVA therapy for treating alopecia areata, especially in children.
51 citations
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September 2013 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that fractional radiofrequency microneedle treatment was safe and effective for improving acne scars in Asians, with minimal adverse effects reported at 6-month follow-up.
84 citations
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April 2005 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Treatments for melanin disorders exist, but more effective options needed.
4 citations
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January 1974 in “The BMJ” All medications can cause skin rashes, often without a clear cause, and better tests are needed to identify these drug-related skin issues.
240 citations
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April 2011 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” This review discusses the identification and characteristics of melanocyte stem cells, emphasizing their role in hair pigmentation, greying, and skin repigmentation, but reports no new research findings.