April 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Light-based treatment, Photobiomodulation, shows promise for non-invasive skin therapy with few side effects.
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February 2023 in “BMJ Case Reports” OnabotulinumtoxinA treatment improved hair-pulling disorder and hair regrowth in a woman with chronic migraines.
June 2023 in “JAAD case reports” A rare scalp condition, cutis verticis gyrata, was found in a woman with primary scarring alopecia.
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July 2014 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” A man's scalp condition was misidentified as hair loss dots but was actually a common follicular disorder.
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January 2025 in “Translational Psychiatry” Remote photobiomodulation improves brain injury outcomes and behavior in rats.
Trichotillomania treatment is improving with behavior therapy and new drug approaches, but challenges like stigma and underdiagnosis remain.
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June 2004 in “PubMed” Carbamazepine caused hair loss in a man, which stopped after he stopped taking the drug.
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January 2008 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Valproic acid can cause hair loss, but information on hair color change is not detailed.
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July 1984 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” February 2026 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Pseudofolliculitis barbae is linked to higher rates of anxiety and depression.
Vinblastine and its metabolites may cause nausea and hair loss by binding to specific receptors and could lead to better chemotherapy drugs with fewer side effects.
November 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” Anagen effluvium is a reversible condition causing sudden hair loss, often due to chemotherapy or head radiation.
November 2022 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology/Indian journal of dermatology” Valproic acid can cause dark lines on nails.
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January 2019 in “Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences” Oral mini-pulse methylprednisolone is an effective and safe treatment for alopecia areata.
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August 2022 in “Frontiers in Oncology” Photobiomodulation therapy helps manage cancer treatment side effects but needs more research for optimization.
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October 2022 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The 532 nm laser effectively reduces facial vascular and pigmented lesions, with the VISIA system reliably assessing treatment results.
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February 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Using Excimer light with topical steroids is the most effective treatment for alopecia areata.
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September 2000 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Balneophototherapy effectively treats ichthyosis linearis circumflexa but may need ongoing treatment due to short remission.
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December 2024 in “JAAD reviews.” Modifying grooming techniques and using treatments like chemical depilatories or laser hair removal can help manage Pseudofolliculitis barbae.
January 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Combining oral minoxidil and bicalutamide may help improve hair growth in adolescent girls.
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February 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Surgical treatments and topical tofacitinib may help with vitiligo-related eyebrow and eyelash whitening, but more research is needed.
August 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Topical treatments and lasers can improve axillary hyperpigmentation, but no best method is established yet.
April 2025 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” The new drug delivery system improves bicalutamide skin retention for better treatment of hair loss.
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January 2017 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” A rare skin reaction from laser hair removal can be prevented with medication.
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January 2012 in “Dermatology” Eruptive vellus hair cysts are rare, benign skin lesions that are hard to treat.
January 2004 in “Linchuang pifuke zazhi” A man lost hair permanently from a salon burn, and surgery was needed to fix the scar.
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January 2013 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” Trichodysplasia spinulosa is a rare skin condition caused by a virus, treatable with antiviral medication.
May 2024 in “Rossijskaâ oftalʹmologiâ onlajn” Early treatment with corticosteroids improved her eye condition significantly.
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April 2001 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Using a vibrating device during injections can help reduce pain.
April 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Lasers are effective for some skin conditions but can cause side effects like scarring and pigment changes; careful selection is important, and botulinum toxin type A is successful in reducing sweat in palmar hyperhidrosis.