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May 2009 in “Medicine” Hair and nails can help diagnose diseases, with nail issues often linked to skin conditions and hair loss having various causes and treatments.
May 2010 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” A mutation in the KRT74 gene causes woolly hair by affecting hair texture.
62 citations
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January 2000 in “Developmental dynamics” Notch-related genes play a key role in the development and cycling of hair follicles.
February 2024 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” The study created a new type of microsphere that effectively regrows hair.
A teenager had both alopecia areata and vitiligo, which are rare to occur together.
13 citations
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September 2012 in “Cell & tissue research/Cell and tissue research” pCLCA2 protein may help maintain skin structure and function.
June 2024 in “International journal of impotence research” The author had undisclosed conflicts of interest related to the original article on post-finasteride syndrome.
December 2014 in “Endocrinología y nutrición” The woman's rare combination of diseases suggests an unknown factor may predispose individuals to multiple endocrine diseases.
252 citations
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March 1998 in “Developmental dynamics” FGFs-4, -8, and -9 have overlapping roles and are repeatedly used in tooth development.
The 1550 nm fractional Er:Glass laser improved hair regrowth in patients with androgenic alopecia, but didn't significantly change collagen type I, skin fibroblasts, or macrophages. More research is needed for optimal results.
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May 1984 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Minoxidil increases blood flow in balding scalps, possibly reversing hair loss.
Laser hair removal may cause skin changes that prevent hair regrowth.
26 citations
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May 2017 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Laser therapy and hair growth factors significantly improve hair density in male baldness.
4 citations
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January 2015 in “Dermatology” The erbium:YAG laser is a better, safer, and faster method for scalp surgery than the traditional method.
Low-level laser therapy combined with Neoptide improved hair regrowth better than either treatment alone in rats.
Treating vitiligo with stem cells and melanocytes from hair, along with UVB light, works better than without the light.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Aging causes sweat glands to shrink and move upward, leading to less elastic skin and more wrinkles.
1 citations
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July 2015 in “European Journal of Dermatology” CO₂ laser treatment is fast and effective for some benign skin tumors with minimal side effects.
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.
139 citations
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December 1998 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” K6hf is a unique protein found only in a specific layer of hair follicles.
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August 2011 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Laser treatment increases hair density and thickness safely in women with hair loss.
32 citations
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January 2010 in “Dermatology” Combining laser hair removal with topical eflornithine is recommended for better results in treating unwanted facial hair.
26 citations
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April 2011 in “Skin Research and Technology” In vivo confocal scanning laser microscopy is an effective, non-invasive way to study and measure new hair growth after skin injury in mice.
24 citations
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March 2015 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Home-use cosmetic laser and light devices show modest results for hair removal and acne treatment, but more research is needed for confirmation.
15 citations
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February 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Laser-assisted drug delivery improves hair loss.
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.
10 citations
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August 2015 in “Journal of biophotonics” Hair follicles help substances penetrate the skin faster and more effectively.
6 citations
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April 2012 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” Laser hair removal can cause a severe itchy rash in some allergic individuals, treatable with steroids.
5 citations
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January 2021 in “Veterinary dermatology” Low-level laser therapy did not reduce licking or improve lesions in dogs with ALD but did increase hair growth.
4 citations
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March 2019 in “Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology” A 940nm laser effectively reduces inflammation in rat joints.