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April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Skin grafts from related donors significantly healed chronic wounds in patients with a severe skin condition over a year.
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September 2017 in “Expert opinion on therapeutic patents” The review suggests that while many AKR1C3 inhibitors show promise for treating certain cancers, more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness in humans.
March 2025 in “Mediterranean Journal of Rheumatology” This study investigated the effect of Alexandrite laser hair removal, which emits red and infrared light, on the activity of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) in 20 patients. The participants, mostly female with a mean age of 32.65, underwent six monthly sessions of laser treatment. Key measures of SLE activity, including the SLE disease activity index (SLEDAI-2K) and serum levels of Anti-ds-DNA, C3, and C4, showed no significant changes before and after the treatment. The study concluded that laser hair removal is safe for SLE patients and does not exacerbate the disease.
January 1992 in “Filosofia oggi” PRP gel is a safe, affordable treatment needing trained staff and proper facilities.
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June 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” Combining treatments significantly reduces dark circles and wrinkles better than nanofat alone.
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January 2023 in “Journal of Dermatology” Some types of hair loss can continue for a long time after recovering from a severe drug reaction known as DRESS.
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October 2020 in “Toxicology Mechanisms and Methods” Hesperidin protects rat testicles from finasteride damage and improves sperm health.
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March 2024 in “Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A” The nanogel helps wounds heal without scars.
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April 2014 in “Radiation Research” RTA 408 cream protects mice from radiation skin damage.
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July 2011 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” Ion-paired risedronate significantly increases skin penetration without irritation compared to risedronate alone.
November 1996 in “Hair transplant forum international” The document's conclusion cannot be provided because the document is not accessible.
January 2026 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” March 2008 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Local positive feedback helps shape root hair cells by stabilizing growth sites.
July 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” The document's conclusion cannot be provided because the content is not available to parse.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Immunology”
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August 2015 in “Cell Stem Cell” Damage to skin releases dsRNA, which activates TLR3 and helps in skin and hair follicle regeneration.
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January 2004 in “Molecular and Cellular Biology” XEDAR deficiency prevents muscle degeneration in EDA-A2 transgenic mice.
January 2025 in “Fìzìologìčnij žurnal” PDRN may reduce inflammation and complications in revision rhinoplasty for patients with high fibrinogen levels.
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September 2012 in “PTR. Phytotherapy research/Phytotherapy research” Ginsenosides Rb₁ and Rd may help prevent hair loss by promoting hair cell growth.
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November 2021 in “British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” Saw palmetto may cause erectile dysfunction and needs better safety monitoring.
December 2025 in “Cureus” Using 5α-reductase inhibitors for hair loss may increase the risk of dry eye disease.
January 2013 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” 246 citations
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February 2021 in “Trends in Pharmacological Sciences” Drug repurposing offers a faster, cheaper way to find treatments for rare diseases.
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January 2024 in “Journal of Materials Chemistry B” ADM hydrogels help heal radiation skin injuries.
April 2018 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open” LGR6+ stem cells may improve bone healing.
May 2010 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” Vaccines and targeting TrxR variants can help prevent cancer and reduce metastasis.
February 2026 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” Finasteride can cause melasma, especially in people with darker skin.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scientists developed a new way to study mutations in a skin condition using blood cells, which may help diagnose and treat the disease.
May 2015 in “Hair transplant forum international” Finasteride safety data in trials may be underreported or misrepresented.