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January 2013 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The home-use IPL device effectively reduced hair and delayed its regrowth after six months of use, with users happy and no negative side effects.
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January 2007 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Artificial hair fibers help treat scalp scars with few complications and a 20% yearly fiber fall rate.
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July 2003 in “Drug Development Research” Fluridil promotes hair growth safely and effectively for androgenetic alopecia.
4 citations
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January 2015 in “Pharmacology” Serenoa repens may cause early puberty and should be used cautiously in children.
3 citations
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January 2018 in “Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences” Implant safely and effectively treats hair loss.
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April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Tofacitinib, a JAK inhibitor, improved hair regrowth in most patients with severe alopecia areata and had minimal side effects.
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October 2025 in “Cureus” Ritlecitinib may cause severe musculoskeletal pain in some alopecia universalis patients.
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November 2024 in “Cutis” PLLA injections can cause hair loss and skin issues.
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June 2024 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” Herbal hair serums effectively promote hair growth and are safer than traditional treatments.
1 citations
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July 2019 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil was more effective than laser therapy for hair loss, and the report also highlighted the need for more research on PRP for a different hair loss condition, the impact of social media on alopecia views, and a warning on turmeric causing nail discoloration.
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January 2014 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Antihelminthic drugs treat worm infections but face challenges like low treatment coverage and potential drug resistance, with various side effects reported for different drugs.
February 2026 in “Humanities & Social Sciences Reviews” Mesotherapy might help with hair growth in androgenic alopecia, but more research is needed.
January 2026 in “Quality in Sport” Isotretinoin can safely and effectively control acne with proper risk management and monitoring.
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Poly-L-lactic acid injections can cause hair loss and skin issues.
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January 2007 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Artificial hair fibers help treat scalp scars with few complications and a 20% yearly fiber fall rate.
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May 2011 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Vitamin A might be a safe extra treatment for dogs with sebaceous adenitis, but more research is needed to prove its effectiveness.
116 citations
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February 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” JAK inhibitors help with skin conditions but need more research on dosing and safety.
38 citations
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February 2023 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science Communication and Technology” Plant compounds may offer a promising alternative for cancer treatment.
35 citations
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April 2013 in “Sexual medicine reviews” 5-alpha reductase inhibitors slightly increase the risk of sexual and mood side effects, and breast growth in men.
30 citations
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February 2018 in “Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology” Hedychium spicatum has medicinal properties but needs more research for scientific validation and use.
30 citations
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April 2002 in “Archives of Dermatology” Finasteride can cause one-sided breast enlargement, which disappears after stopping the drug.
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January 2016 in “Annals of Dermatology” A complex of 5-aminolevulinic acid and glycyl-histidyl-lysine peptide may help increase hair count in male pattern hair loss without side effects.
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March 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Medicine” Finasteride microspheres help reduce hair loss for up to eight weeks with fewer side effects.
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January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” The U.S. FDA regulates cosmetics for appearance purposes, but not as strictly as some other countries.
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July 2023 in “Legume Research - An International Journal” Leucaena seeds are nutritious but need treatment to reduce toxicity.
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October 2024 in “World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews” Silver nanoparticles are useful in medicine and technology for their antibacterial properties and potential in drug delivery and dentistry.
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November 2019 in “Phytotherapy Research” Pea sprout extract is safe and effectively reduces hair loss.
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