August 1986 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil showed a 30% success rate for hair growth in a study, and various skin treatments were effective, but some had limitations or side effects.
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January 2014 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” Zinc is effective for treating various skin conditions, including warts and acne.
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June 2011 Dermatoscopy and videodermatoscopy are useful for diagnosing and monitoring various skin, hair, and nail conditions.
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September 2017 in “BMJ Open” Nearly all elderly nursing home residents had a skin disease, with dry skin being the most common.
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February 2008 in “Basic and clinical dermatology” Telogen Effluvium is a hair loss condition where treatment involves identifying and managing its triggers.
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August 1987 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Birth control pills can cause skin issues but may help with acne and hirsutism, and choosing the right type can minimize side effects.
March 2021 in “Mansoura Veterinary Medical Journal /Mansoura Veterinary Medical Journal” Ringworm is a common, contagious fungal infection in dogs that can spread to humans and requires lengthy treatment.
November 2016 in “Therapeutic Delivery” New drugs for Alzheimer's and rheumatoid arthritis advanced, a Zika vaccine is in development, and there were business deals in anesthesia and oncology.
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February 2022 in “Stem cell reports” Thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP) promotes hair growth, especially after skin injury.
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August 2025 in “Advanced Therapeutics” Engineered cytokines show promise for improving tissue healing and safety in regenerative medicine.
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April 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” T cells affect skin cell genes in inflammatory diseases, and therapy can normalize these changes.
October 2025 in “Lithuanian University of Health Sciences” Traditional plant-based remedies are still used in Lithuania for skin and hair care.
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January 2023 in “BioMed Research International” Microbial biosurfactants could be a safer and environmentally friendly alternative to chemical surfactants in cosmetics.
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January 1995 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology” Netherton's syndrome is linked to high IgE levels and unique skin and hair symptoms, and may improve with ammonium lactate lotion and allergy management.
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January 1996 in “Annals of saudi medicine/Annals of Saudi medicine” Alopecia areata is unpredictable, with limited treatment effectiveness, especially in severe cases.
May 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” A witch-hazel-based 5% minoxidil solution is effective and safe for women with hair loss who didn't respond to regular minoxidil, especially if they're sensitive to propylene glycol.
March 2016 in “The Korean Society of Beauty and Art” MSG-based hair hardener improves hair thickness, strength, and wave retention after perms.
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September 2020 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” Probiotics show promise for health benefits but need more research to understand how they work.
Microtrauma techniques like microneedling and PRP can help regrow hair in non-scarring alopecia.
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October 2024 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Polysaccharides boost immunity and could help prevent and treat diseases.
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June 2023 in “Advanced Materials” Microneedles offer a promising, painless, and efficient way to deliver vaccines and therapies directly to the skin.
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August 2023 in “Molecules” Two peptides, RMYYY and VMYMI, may be effective anti-inflammatory drugs.
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January 2025 in “JADA Foundational Science” Photobiomodulation therapy can reduce pain and inflammation and help heal tissues, but more research is needed to improve its effectiveness and safety.
February 2026 in “Dove Medical Press (Taylor and Francis Group)” Upadacitinib can effectively regrow hair in alopecia areata patients without worsening sarcoidosis.
August 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The herbal hair dye effectively provides a natural reddish-brown color without synthetic chemicals.
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January 2022 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” Natural ingredients in cosmeceuticals are beneficial for skin and hair health with few side effects.
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December 2014 in “Clinics in dermatology” Squaric acid dibutylester effectively treats alopecia areata.
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January 2020 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Tofacitinib helps regrow hair in severe alopecia patients, but more research is needed.
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March 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” Oral minoxidil may be a better treatment for hair loss than topical minoxidil.
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October 2018 in “InTech eBooks” Ethosomes are a promising method for treating hair loss by delivering drugs directly to the scalp.