118 citations
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September 2004 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hormones, especially androgens, play a big role in acne, but most acne sufferers don't have a hormone disorder. Hormonal treatments, including birth control pills, can be very effective for women whose acne doesn't improve with regular treatments.
26 citations
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June 2018 in “The journal of immunology/The Journal of immunology” AIRE-deficient rats developed severe autoimmune disease similar to APECED, useful for testing treatments.
22 citations
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April 2020 in “Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology” Alopecia areata may be linked to scalp microbiome differences, suggesting potential treatments with prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics.
5 citations
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May 2017 in “Current Opinion in Pediatrics” Hormonal therapies are safe and effective for treating acne in female adolescents, with specific treatments for those with endocrine disorders.
4 citations
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May 2021 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Light therapy reduces scalp inflammation, boosts hair regrowth with Minoxidil 2%.
March 2026 in “Experimental Dermatology” The new model helps understand and develop treatments for genetic skin disorders like AEC.
January 2024 in “Medicina” Statins may help treat PCOS by lowering androgen levels and improving cholesterol.
May 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Wnt-3a helps grow more skin stem cells, which could lead to new hair loss treatments.
November 2013 in “John Wiley & Sons, Ltd eBooks” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of male and female gonadal disorders is crucial for effective treatment and better patient outcomes.
June 2011 in “CRC Press eBooks” Low-Level Laser Therapy can stimulate healing and cell function, potentially leading to wider medical use.
22 citations
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August 2021 in “Frontiers in medicine” Immune cells in Hidradenitis suppurativa become more inflammatory and may be important for treatment targets.
1 citations
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November 2020 in “Biochemical Society transactions” Different types of skin stem cells can change and adapt, which is important for developing new treatments.
15 citations
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June 2015 in “Lasers in Medical Science” The 830-nm wavelength was most effective at promoting hair growth in rats using low-level laser therapy.
January 2025 in “Medical Research Archives” Low-level laser therapy can help with inflammation but isn't widely accepted yet.
178 citations
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August 2016 in “Advances in wound care” New effective scar treatments are urgently needed due to the current options' limited success.
467 citations
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October 2014 in “European Journal of Endocrinology” The European Society of Endocrinology advises individualized long-term management for PCOS, focusing on lifestyle changes, accurate diagnosis, and treatments for associated health risks and symptoms.
160 citations
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December 2016 in “Journal of biophotonics” Low-level laser therapy, now called photobiomodulation, is recognized for its broad medical applications and scientific backing.
152 citations
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December 2007 in “Gender Medicine” Male and female skin differ due to hormones, affecting conditions like hair loss, acne, and skin cancer, and suggesting a need for gender-specific treatments.
68 citations
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September 2018 in “Trends in Cell Biology” Cancer can hijack the body's cell repair system to promote tumor growth, and targeting this process may improve cancer treatments.
45 citations
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May 2018 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Using patients' own fat-derived cells to treat alopecia areata significantly improved hair growth and was safe.
33 citations
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March 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Low-level laser therapy effectively treats female hair loss, increasing hair count by 51%.
29 citations
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July 2009 in “BJU international” Blocking DHT production more strongly may help control advanced prostate cancer and improve quality of life.
23 citations
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September 2015 in “PLOS ONE” Mesenchymal stem cells, especially injected into the skin, heal wounds faster and better than chitosan gel or other treatments.
20 citations
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July 2020 in “Expert Opinion on Biological Therapy” Using micro-needling, low-level laser therapy, and platelet-rich plasma together significantly improves hair growth in people with hair loss.
13 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Low-level laser therapy can stimulate hair growth more effectively than fake devices, but patient satisfaction is similar for both. Results should be taken with caution due to small study sizes and differences between studies. More research is needed.
8 citations
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October 2023 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Certain cytokines may cause or be affected by immune skin diseases, suggesting possible new treatments.
7 citations
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May 1978 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Recent hair loss research shows some progress, especially in understanding male pattern baldness, but effective treatments for many types of hair loss are still lacking.
6 citations
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July 2021 in “Microbial biotechnology” The combined treatment with engineered bacteria and yellow LED light improved wound healing in mice.
3 citations
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June 2006 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” The document concludes that hair loss is complex, affects many people, has limited treatments, and requires more research on its causes and psychological impact.
68 citations
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May 2011 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Acne is caused by genetics, diet, hormones, and bacteria, with treatments not yet curative.