June 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Gene therapy in mice increased lifespan and improved health without causing cancer.
June 2011 in “CRC Press eBooks” Low-Level Laser Therapy can stimulate healing and cell function, potentially leading to wider medical use.
24 citations
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June 2018 in “Expert Review of Pharmacoeconomics & Outcomes Research” Microneedle technology is beneficial for drug delivery and could make vaccinations cheaper and more accessible.
December 2024 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” The new delivery method for dutasteride is more effective and has fewer side effects.
November 2016 in “Therapeutic Delivery” New drugs for Alzheimer's and rheumatoid arthritis advanced, a Zika vaccine is in development, and there were business deals in anesthesia and oncology.
The new microneedle system improves hair growth in alopecia treatment.
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September 2023 in “Dermatology and therapy” More research is needed to find the best treatment for dissecting cellulitis of the scalp.
17 citations
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June 2014 in “Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine” Abnormal cuticle and hair shaft medulla cause hair loss in androgenetic alopecia; sonography helps diagnose and manage it.
January 2026 in “Nature Communications” A wearable device using NIR light may help treat hair loss non-invasively.
September 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Low-level laser therapy seems to promote hair growth but requires more research to confirm its effectiveness.
40 citations
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August 2006 in “Current Drug Safety” Some drugs can cause hair loss, excessive growth, or color changes, often reversible but sometimes permanent.
January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” The document explains various skin conditions and their treatments.
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May 2014 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” The conclusion is that better understanding and more research are needed to effectively manage follicular and scarring disorders in skin of color, with an emphasis on patient education and cultural awareness.
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January 2008 in “Photochemistry and Photobiology” Visible light can damage skin and most sunscreens don't block it well; more research is needed on its effects and protection methods.
50 citations
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December 2010 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Laser treatment can stimulate hair growth for male pattern hair loss.
17 citations
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December 2015 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Visible light can improve skin disorders and hair loss, but more research is needed to understand long-term effects.
15 citations
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May 2017 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Low-level laser treatment helps mice grow hair by increasing certain protein levels linked to hair growth.
12 citations
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October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Low-Level Laser Therapy and other light treatments for hair growth lack strong evidence and need more research.
1 citations
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May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Some cosmetic procedures show promise for treating hair loss, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Lasers are less favored for hair transplant surgery but show promise for hair growth in controlled trials.
May 2002 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride is effective for male hair loss, teledermatology is accurate and accepted, and cyclosporin helps treat toxic epidermal necrolysis.
14 citations
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May 2011 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Laser hair removal is effective for dark hair but needs improvement for nonpigmented or fine hairs.
12 citations
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January 2018 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” The new particle system could be a promising treatment for diseases related to the 5-α reductase enzyme.
January 2009 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Lasers and light treatments are now the most common ways to remove hair.
June 2001 in “Proceedings of SPIE” Low energy laser therapy effectively treats certain skin conditions and improves recovery time without side effects.
1 citations
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July 2005 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Hair follicles could be used for targeted drug delivery, with liposomal systems showing promise for this method.
36 citations
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September 2019 in “Journal of Herbal Medicine” Herbal nano-formulations show potential for effective skin delivery but need more research.
3 citations
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August 2024 in “Frontiers in Oncology” Targeted radionuclide therapy shows promise for improving head and neck cancer treatment but needs more research.
November 2025 in “Photochemistry and Photobiology” Standardizing light therapy methods could improve spinal cord injury treatment.
October 2022 in “Journal of ophthalmology” Light therapy may improve eye conditions by stimulating cell activity and increasing oxygen availability.