January 2017 in “Clinical approaches and procedures in cosmetic dermatology” Low-Level Laser Therapy might be a good alternative for hair loss when other treatments fail, but its effectiveness varies and more research is needed.
January 2026 in “Applied Biological Chemistry” Ishophloroglucin A from Ishige okamurae may be a natural alternative for treating hair loss by inhibiting 5α-reductase and promoting hair growth.
January 2023 in “Brazilian Journals Editora eBooks” The document concludes that Passiflora incarnata could help with anxiety, telemedicine might improve heart failure care, screen time for kids has increased, pregnant teens in Brazil are mostly okay with their body image, rare tuberculosis infection can occur after knee surgery, older and severely ill people are more likely to have long COVID-19 symptoms, HPLC might diagnose more diabetes cases, and psychiatrists should be involved in pain management.
January 2023 in “Brazilian Journals Editora eBooks” Passiflora incarnata may help with anxiety and sleep issues but has side effects; teleconsultation for heart failure can improve quality of life; increased screen time for children during the pandemic led to more clinical complaints; older and severely affected COVID-19 patients are more likely to have long-term symptoms.
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July 2008 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” The new compounds may be more effective and cheaper than current treatments for conditions like baldness.
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January 2024 in “Gels” Nanoemulgels could effectively treat skin diseases and may replace or complement current therapies.
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March 2022 in “Macromolecular Rapid Communications” Polymer microneedles are a promising, painless alternative to traditional needles for delivering drugs through the skin.
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May 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” A new skin model from hair follicles is a safer, simpler alternative for skin tests.
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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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March 2018 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Betamethasone can effectively treat alopecia areata.
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March 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride's effectiveness for frontal fibrosing alopecia is uncertain.
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July 2021 in “Dermatology and Therapy” New treatments for epidermolysis bullosa show promise in improving patients' lives, but a cure is still not available.
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December 2016 in “Journal of The Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers” Pig blood plasma can be used to promote human hair growth and is a good alternative to the commonly used serum additive.
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November 2020 in “Forensic Science International Genetics” Using trait prevalence priors in genetic prediction models for appearance traits is currently impractical due to limited knowledge and potential accuracy issues.
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September 2023 in “Stem cell research & therapy” Mesenchymal stem cells could help treat aging-related diseases better than current methods.
January 2026 in “Journal of Biomaterials Applications” Fish skin-derived material helps diabetic wounds heal faster than current options.
May 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” New treatments are needed for non-scarring alopecia due to current limitations.
May 2025 in “Frontiers in Bioinformatics” Jamogenin from plants may help hair growth and is a potential alternative to finasteride.
January 2024 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” Some plant-based products might treat hair loss with fewer side effects than current medications.
January 2023 in “International journal of advances in scientific research and engineering” Anthocyanins from fruits and vegetables may help prevent and treat colorectal cancer safely.
July 2022 in “المجلة العراقية للصيدلة” Azelaic acid 20% cream works well for treating scalp alopecia areata and can be an alternative to clobetasol ointment.
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January 2018 in “Burns & Trauma” Bioprinting could improve wound healing but needs more development to match real skin.
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June 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Biologics and JAK inhibitors may improve treatment for scarring alopecias.
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August 2014 in “Nature Biotechnology” Changing the environment around stem cells could help tissue repair, but it's hard to be precise and avoid side effects.
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March 2020 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Clove essential oil nanoemulgel effectively reduces skin inflammation and is a promising alternative to traditional anti-inflammatory drugs.
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January 2018 in “Burns & Trauma” NSAIDs may not affect soft tissue healing but should be used carefully for bone fractures and more research is needed to understand sex differences in response.
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April 2015 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Granulation tissue-derived cells can aid wound healing and serve as an alternative source of stem cells for tissue repair.
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January 2018 in “Cancer treatment and research” The document concludes that systemic therapy is becoming more important in treating head and neck cancer, with new treatments showing promise.