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January 2016 in “Burns & Trauma” This review discusses the effects of vacuum massage on skin structures and concludes that there is insufficient evidence for its efficacy in treating burn scars, suggesting more research is needed on its potential benefits and mechanisms.
January 2021 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” In this follow-up study, participants with severe androgenic/estrogenic alopecia showed increased hair growth 10 months after ending vacuum therapy and cosmetic emulsion treatment, highlighting the therapies' potential effectiveness.
February 2023 in “Molecules” In this study, N. ottonis cactus cell extract applied to mice promoted hair growth and increased the number of hair follicles, suggesting its potential as a hair-growth-promoting agent.
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October 2009 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that drying finasteride solvates at 85 °C for one day produced a metastable anhydrous form.
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June 2015 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This review discusses various skin conditions linked with chronic kidney disease and highlights effective treatments but does not provide new clinical results.