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research Combination therapy of orally administered glycyrrhizin and UVB improved active-stage generalized vitiligo

52 citations , January 2016 in “Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research”

In this study, patients with generalized vitiligo treated with a combination of oral compound glycyrrhizin and UVB light showed the most effective repigmentation and disease stabilization compared to other treatment groups.

research Targeted disruption of Bcl‐x_L in mouse keratinocytes inhibits both UVB‐ and chemically induced skin carcinogenesis

36 citations , March 2009 in “Molecular Carcinogenesis”

This study found that Bcl-xL deficiency in mice increased apoptosis and resistance to skin tumor development, highlighting Bcl-xL's role in early skin carcinogenesis through anti-apoptotic functions.

research The Epidermal Vitamin D System and Innate Immunity: Some More Light Shed on This Unique Photoendocrine System?

14 citations , January 2008 in “Dermatology”

This review discusses the role of vitamin D metabolism in skin immunity and wound healing but does not present new results, highlighting the need for further research into its therapeutic applications.

research Effect of ultraviolet light on topical minoxidil-induced hair growth in advanced male pattern baldness

8 citations , May 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

In this study, ultraviolet light did not significantly enhance or worsen hair growth induced by topical minoxidil in men with male pattern baldness.

Comparison Treatment of Vitiligo by Co-Culture of Melanocytes Derived from Hair Follicle with Adipose-Derived Stem Cells with and without Narrowband UVB

research Comparison Treatment of Vitiligo by Co-culture of Melanocytes Derived from Hair Follicle with Adipose-Derived Stem Cells with and without NB-UVB

January 2020

This study found that co-culturing adipose-derived stem cells with hair follicle-derived melanocytes, combined with narrowband UVB, significantly improved pigmentary response in treating stable, resistant vitiligo compared to non-UVB treatments.

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community South Korean Red Light Therapy Study

41 upvotes 6 months ago

Korean scientists developed a red light therapy that reduces a hair loss marker by 92%. Users discussed the benefits and drawbacks of natural sunlight versus red light caps for hair health, with some suggesting supplements for vitamin D.

community Has the failure to take Finasteride while you had the chance encouraged anyone to take preemptive measures against anything else that might happen?

29 upvotes 1 week ago

The conversation discusses regret over delaying finasteride use for hair loss and emphasizes the importance of early preventive measures for health issues, including using sunscreen, taking vitamins, and considering medications like statins. Participants share experiences with finasteride, sunscreen, and other health practices to prevent aging and health problems.

community Why do we have head hair in first place if we evolved to start losing it in some cases as soon as puberty hits

140 upvotes 11 months ago

Hair loss is influenced by genetics and sensitivity to hormones like DHT. Treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride are commonly used, and baldness persists as it doesn't affect reproductive success.

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