January 2017 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” The 2017 issue emphasized progress in laser and energy-based skin treatments, but noted the need for more research on certain procedures and technologies.
September 2016 in “Princeton University Press eBooks” The document concludes that understanding health requires considering evolutionary perspectives on reproductive fitness, and recognizing the complexity of factors like diet, testosterone, and sexual orientation.
Low-level laser therapy may help stem cells grow and function better, aiding in healing and tissue repair.
January 2016 in “Georg Thieme Verlag eBooks” More East Asians are accepting and getting facial plastic surgery, with a focus on natural-looking results and using both surgical and nonsurgical methods.
September 2015 in “The European physical journal. E, Soft matter and biological physics/The European physical journal. E, Soft matter” Longer time setting curls overnight leads to better curl retention.
July 2015 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” The document concludes that treatments for female hair loss and excess body hair are available, but managing expectations is important.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Oral minoxidil effectively increases hair growth in male baldness but can cause side effects like excessive hair growth and swelling.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Oral minoxidil improved male baldness, but had side effects; certain antibiotics effectively treated a rare scalp condition; hair transplants might trigger another scalp condition.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some people may temporarily lose more hair in certain areas after a hair transplant.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Mycophenolate mofetil may improve symptoms and stop hair loss in Lichen planopilaris, but more research is needed.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The Nd:YAG laser is a successful and safe way to treat ingrown and pincer nails.
September 2014 in “Aktuelle Dermatologie” The symposium concluded that environmental factors significantly contribute to skin aging.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document lists various dermatology topics, treatments, and diagnostic methods.
Low-level laser therapy combined with Neoptide improved hair regrowth better than either treatment alone in rats.
January 2012 in “Methods in pharmacology and toxicology” Hair follicle culture helps study hair growth but has limitations in modeling the full hair cycle.
January 2012 in “Human health handbooks” Low-level light therapy is FDA-approved for male pattern hair loss, increases hair count and strength, and is considered safe for use.
June 2011 in “CRC Press eBooks” Low-Level Laser Therapy can stimulate healing and cell function, potentially leading to wider medical use.
January 2009 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that treating skin conditions should include psychological care and a multidisciplinary approach is essential for effective management.
June 2008 in “The Journal of Urology” Men with urinary symptoms are more likely to have erectile dysfunction, and there's a debate about research methods and authorship ethics.
January 2006 in “Revista Argentina de Urología” Finasteride lowers prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade tumors and sexual side effects.
April 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Lasers are effective for some skin conditions but can cause side effects like scarring and pigment changes; careful selection is important, and botulinum toxin type A is successful in reducing sweat in palmar hyperhidrosis.
September 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The recipient site can affect the growth and survival of transplanted hair but not its thickness.
July 1997 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Finasteride significantly increases scalp hair and prevents hair loss in young and middle-aged men.
July 1994 in “Annals of Pharmacotherapy” Cromolyn sodium's effectiveness for treating asthma in children under 2 is unclear, possibly more beneficial for older children, and further research is needed.
Jockeys using diuretics without potassium supplements can face health problems.
Long-term use of seizure medications can disrupt calcium metabolism, but this can be treated with vitamin D or UV light and does not affect seizure control.
Hair loss should be medically treated, as non-medical treatments are ineffective and hair loss can indicate serious health issues.
May 2020 in “Journal of Asian Medical Students' Association” Hair loss severity is linked to depression, not anxiety, in Filipino men, with older, less educated men with more hair loss at higher risk.
December 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Treat pediatric skin issues with accurate diagnosis, multidisciplinary team, and various treatment options.
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride 1 mg/day effectively treats hair loss in men aged 18-41 and over 41; DEET lotion works better than herbal insect repellents; combined tattoo removal technique shows no extra benefits.