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June 2026 in “Annals of Clinical Pathology” Methylene blue, combined with ceramides, may reduce skin and hair side effects from GLP-1 therapy.
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June 2018 in “Scientific Reports” 15-lipoxygenase helps keep skin healthy by reducing inflammation.
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January 2023 in “Elsevier eBooks” Phospholipases help maintain and restore skin and hair health, potentially leading to new treatments for related conditions.
Low-level light therapy may reduce hair loss and improve hair quality but it's unclear who benefits most.
October 2025 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A rare ovarian tumor was found in a young woman with a genetic fat disorder.
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February 2016 in “Seoul National University Open Repository (Seoul National University)” Photodynamic therapy can temporarily remove nonpigmented hair but is less effective than lasers for black hair.