May 2026 in “Repository of the University of Ljubljana (University of Ljubljana)” Chemical exfoliants, especially with glycolic acid, are more effective for keratosis pilaris.
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August 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Researchers found new genes involved in hair growth, which could help develop new hair treatments.
19 citations
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January 2001 in “Journal of cutaneous laser therapy” The Nd:YAG laser safely reduces facial hair and slows regrowth, with patient satisfaction.
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January 2017 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” A rare skin reaction from laser hair removal can be prevented with medication.
3 citations
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January 2003 in “Facial plastic surgery” Laser hair removal is a noninvasive way to reduce unwanted hair long-term.
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July 2006 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The cream effectively and safely reduces facial hair in women.
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March 2013 in “QScience Connect” Photodynamic therapy with methylene blue and a laser effectively destroys hair follicles better than traditional laser hair removal.
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January 2017 in “International journal of trichology” Diphenylcyclopropenone (DPCP) effectively treated both alopecia areata and verruca vulgaris.
8 citations
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May 2004 in “Facial plastic surgery clinics of North America” Laser hair removal is now more effective, but the best treatment schedule is still uncertain.
1 citations
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June 2006 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Photoepilation may disrupt normal wound healing and increase the risk of scars.
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August 2016 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Photodynamic therapy can remove nonpigmented hair in mice and might work for humans.
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June 1999 in “Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery” Optical hair removal devices showed potential for long-term hair removal in 1999.
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February 2002 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Pseudofolliculitis barbae is a chronic skin condition affecting mainly African American and Hispanic individuals, caused by shaving tightly curled hair, and managed by prevention and treatment but not curable.
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May 2005 in “Dermatologic therapy” Laser hair removal has advanced to effectively reduce hair for various skin types and hair colors.
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April 2012 in “Laser Physics Letters” Antiseptic particles penetrate deeper into hair follicles than non-antiseptic ones.
September 2024 in “Polish Journal of Public Health” Prescription tablets treat hirsutism, while over-the-counter foams treat hypertrichosis.
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January 2001 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” Eflornithine cream effectively reduces women's unwanted facial hair but hair returns if treatment stops.
March 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Effective hair removal is crucial for better cosmetic results in forehead flap reconstruction, with laser hair removal being the preferred method.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Phenylephrine may help prevent hair loss from pulling on the hair roots.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The new hair treatment significantly reduces hair shedding safely.
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December 2016 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” Medroxyprogesterone acetate iontophoresis safely and effectively reduces facial hair growth in women.
3 citations
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December 2000 in “PubMed” CS-891 may effectively treat hair loss by blocking enzymes in hair follicles.
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July 2023 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” The study created a new hair loss treatment paste that regrows hair faster and with fewer side effects than minoxidil alone.
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April 2006 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” Shaving caused a mild, itchy pubic rash with small bumps and crusts.
22 citations
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June 2002 in “Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery” Laser hair removal works well for people with dark hair and light skin, but it's less effective for light hair or dark skin; improvements are expected.
July 2024 in “Revista Científica de Estética e Cosmetologia” The babassu fiber exfoliating product for hair loss should be stored in a cool place to stay effective.
May 2006 in “The American journal of medicine” The man had persistent itchy bumps on his cheeks and neck despite trying different shaving products.
5 citations
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January 2018 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Curcuma aeruginosa extract lotion significantly reduces underarm hair growth.
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November 2000 in “Dermatologic surgery” The cooling gel reduces pain during laser hair removal.
2 citations
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December 2013 in “Revista Colombiana de Obstetricia y Ginecología” Modern beauty standards encourage women to remove pubic hair for aesthetic and social reasons.