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July 2004 in “Anesthesiology” The document concludes that more research is needed to understand how to treat muscle pain with drugs.
CRPS I is complex, linked to immune and nerve issues, and needs comprehensive treatment.
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December 2012 in “The Clinical Journal of Pain” Chronic scalp pain in trichodynia involves both body-wide and localized increased pain sensitivity.
March 2025 in “Pain Physician” Cooling the skin before injections reduces pain for patients with hair loss.
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March 1999 in “Urology” Finasteride didn't significantly improve ICPPS symptoms, more research needed.
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June 2022 in “Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science” PRP may help reduce musculoskeletal pain, but its effectiveness is still uncertain.
Thoracic medial branch block may be a simpler and effective alternative to thoracic vertebroplasty for pain management.
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October 2015 in “Andrology” New male hormonal contraceptives show promise but need more research on long-term effects and funding for larger trials.
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June 2018 in “Journal of Neuroinflammation” Procyanidins from grape seeds reduce nerve pain by blocking specific proteins and inflammation.
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November 2018 in “Nature Biotechnology” Drugmakers are optimistic about targeting the Wnt pathway for new treatments despite past challenges.
August 2023 in “Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Balancing hormones can help women feel youthful and healthy.
December 2024 in “Surgery and Clinical Practice” Low-Level Laser Therapy may help reduce chronic pelvic pain in women.
14 citations
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March 2012 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” A low-power, fast laser safely reduces hair with minimal pain and few side effects.
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November 2015 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Effective pain relief methods for photoepilation include topical anesthetics, cooling devices, and skin stimulation.
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May 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The article concludes that using the single-scar technique for hair transplants can result in a more attractive scar and that concerns about the technique can be managed with proper methods.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A new pain-measuring system using sensors and AI can effectively detect pain in mice, which may help assess pain in humans and develop treatments.
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November 2024 in “Human Genetics and Genomics Advances” Nociplastic pain is a complex, heritable trait with genetic links to chronic and neuropathic pain.
June 2023 in “medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Nociplastic type pain, common in Chronic Overlapping Pain Conditions, is a complex, heritable trait linked to 24 unique genetic factors and 127 genes, with potential shared mechanisms in cognitive, personality, and metabolic traits.
June 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The single-scar technique in hair transplantation minimizes scarring and preserves hairs for future use, with proper training overcoming its perceived drawbacks.
14 citations
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August 2022 in “Lupus Science & Medicine” SLE patients experience two patterns of non-inflammatory symptoms: intermittent and persistent.
7 citations
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April 2021 in “Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies” Recognizing and managing central sensitization and stress is crucial for treating chronic pain.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Isotretinoin effectively treats severe acne but has serious side effects and requires careful monitoring.
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February 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Neuropathic pain is common in long COVID patients, especially those with depression or severe COVID-19.
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January 2022 in “Frontiers in Neurology” Effective pain management in multiple sclerosis requires individualized treatment strategies.
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November 2013 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The ARTAS robotic system for hair restoration is efficient with fewer cuts than manual methods, but it's limited to certain hair types and can still leave scars.
20 citations
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November 2012 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Hair diseases can have psychological effects and should be treated with a combination of psychosomatic care, therapy, and medication.
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February 1991 in “Archives of dermatology” High doses of tryptophan may cause eosinophilic fasciitis.
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February 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Best hair transplant results happen when tissues are least damaged.
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November 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Hair transplant complications can be avoided with proper training and understanding.
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August 2014 in “PLoS ONE” GFRα2 is essential for controlling neuron size but not for target innervation in certain sensory neurons.