May 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Radiation therapy successfully treated an elderly man's skin cancer and pre-cancerous scalp lesions.
July 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Some people's hair turned white or gray after using intense pulsed light for hair removal, and for some, it was permanent.
January 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Minoxidil is effective in preventing hair loss after facelift surgery.
December 1999 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Experts discussed sedation, hair transplant techniques, and called for respectful professional communication.
February 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Injections improve hair growth, density, and thickness in women safely.
September 2018 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Finasteride at 2.5mg/day may help postmenopausal women with hair loss.
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August 2018 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Minoxidil helps treat pattern hair loss in both men and women.
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October 1981 in “Archives of internal medicine” Minoxidil can cause severe skin reactions like Stevens-Johnson syndrome in rare cases.
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April 2010 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Small changes in hair restoration surgery, like using special stitches and careful graft placement, can improve results and teamwork.
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September 2020 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Hair transplant surgery can cause temporary hair loss in the area where hair was taken from.
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August 2011 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Small micropunches for hair transplants can increase density but may cause more bleeding and longer healing.
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November 1996 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Standardization in hair restoration photography is crucial for accurate comparison of surgical results.
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January 2024 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Combining tacrolimus with excimer light is more effective for treating alopecia areata than using excimer light alone.
June 2025 in “Dermatologic Surgery” GFC improves hair quickly, while PRP offers longer-lasting benefits; using both sequentially is recommended.
June 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Dr. Walter P. Unger suggests that copying a person's natural hair direction and angle during transplants leads to a more natural and fuller appearance.
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June 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Patients with chronic skin conditions on systemic treatments did not have worse COVID-19 outcomes and could resume their treatments after recovery.
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July 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Folliculitis decalvans is a rare scalp condition causing scarring hair loss, treated with long-term antibiotics and other medications, but it often comes back and is hard to manage.
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February 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Air pollution harms skin, causing aging, diseases, and cancer.
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March 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Using minoxidil on balding scalps can stimulate hair regrowth and increase blood flow. It's an effective treatment for early hair loss.
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March 2007 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The Arabic Skindex-16 is a reliable and valid way to measure the impact of skin conditions on quality of life in Saudi patients.
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October 2017 in “Dermatologic Clinics” New treatments for male hair loss show promise but need more research for safety and effectiveness.
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December 1985 in “Dicp-The annals of pharmacotherapy” Carbamazepine can cause hair loss, which may reverse when the medication is stopped.
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August 2021 in “Heliyon” Phyllotex™ extract was found to significantly promote hair growth and protect against hair loss.
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August 2009 in “The Journal of Rheumatology Supplement” Retinoids and narrowband UVB phototherapy are effective for treating psoriasis and can reduce treatment time when used together.
6 citations
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April 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Finasteride showed limited hair growth and low patient compliance in treating male pattern baldness.
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November 2016 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Topical tretinoin may increase beard hair density.
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January 2019 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” Hydroxychloroquine effectively treated twenty-nail dystrophy in a patient with alopecia areata.
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November 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” Cell-mediated drug delivery systems improve skin disease treatment by using living cells for precise, prolonged, and less toxic therapy.
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January 2025 in “BIO Integration” Combining ultrasound and microneedles improves drug delivery through the skin.
February 2026 in “Psycho-Oncologie” Alopecia areata causes significant psychological distress in cancer patients, needing integrated care.