June 2025 in “Fayoum University Medical Journal/Fayoum University Medical Journal ” Minoxidil and botulinum toxin are equally effective for treating female hair loss.
3 citations
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September 2024 in “BMC Oral Health” Low-level laser therapy reduces orthodontic relapse in rats, but fulvic acids do not.
March 2024 in “Medical lasers” Multiple-wavelength radiation helps hair grow by boosting early hair follicle development.
October 2023 in “Dermatological reviews” Fibroblast-derived growth factors and exosomes can significantly improve skin aging.
14 citations
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August 2017 in “International Journal of Immunopathology and Pharmacology” Photodynamic therapy improved skin issues from sorafenib when other treatments failed.
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August 2010 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide helps regrow eyebrows in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia.
March 2026 in “Research Square” Polymer dot nanozymes and exosomes, with laser stimulation, speed up wound healing.
July 2021 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” Verteporfin treatment in mice led to complete skin healing without scarring.
2 citations
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March 2025 in “Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America” Nonsurgical facial treatments are becoming more popular due to their natural-looking results and minimal invasiveness.
October 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Both treatments for resistant alopecia areata were equally effective.
January 2019 in “International Journal of Case Reports and Images” Combining microneedling with light therapy increased hair density by 26% in men.
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.
18 citations
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January 1994 in “Skin pharmacology and physiology” Sunlight damages hair, causing cuticle loss, protein changes, and discoloration.
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November 2008 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Phototherapy is effective and well-tolerated for treating childhood psoriasis and pityriasis lichenoides chronica.
115 citations
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April 2010 in “Archives of Dermatology” Surgical face-lifts are more effective, but fractional radiofrequency is a good, less invasive alternative for treating skin laxity.
24 citations
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July 2018 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” NTF gel improves finasteride delivery for hair loss treatment, reducing side effects.
June 2023 in “Journal of Face Aesthetics” PRF is promising for dental and aesthetic uses but needs more research.
Surgeons should evaluate new technologies critically, offer a range of services including non-surgical options, and be aware of marketing influences to meet patient needs and maintain a successful practice.
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July 2016 in “PubMed” Laser Doppler imaging can predict how well minoxidil will work for female hair loss.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” FOL-005, a new substance, was found to reduce hair growth without toxicity when injected into skin, suggesting it could be used to treat excessive hair growth.
April 2024 in “DergiPark (Istanbul University)” Phototherapy is often used for psoriasis in children, but it has low success rates.
January 2013 in “The Thai Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences”
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November 2018 in “Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy” A wearable cap-like device using light therapy reduced scalp skin lesions by 71% and was painless.
4 citations
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September 2021 in “Medical Lasers” Low-level laser therapy effectively prevents and treats oral mucositis.
September 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Hair follicles repair 3D injuries using a 2D healing process.
2 citations
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January 2021 in “JAAD Case Reports” Using a special laser and skin medication together successfully cleared a skin condition in a pregnant woman.
2 citations
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June 2019 in “Boletín médico del Hospital Infantil de México” Tofacitinib treatment is used for teenagers with alopecia areata.
14 citations
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April 2005 in “Experimental Dermatology” Stressed fibroblasts greatly increase melanin production in hair, skin, and eye cells, mainly due to a growth factor called bFGF.
February 2023 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” Optical imaging and light therapy show promise for diagnosing and treating liver injury caused by surgery.