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September 2022 in “Archives of dermatological research” The fractional carbon dioxide laser is a safe and effective treatment for alopecia areata and works better than betamethasone valerate cream alone.
April 2024 in “Lasers in medical science” Lasers and light therapies are effective in promoting hair regrowth for different types of hair loss.
April 2024 in “Al-Azhar International Medical Journal /Al-Azhar International Medical Journal” Combining either fractional CO2 laser or microneedling with 5-FU is more effective for treating vitiligo.
18 citations
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June 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” FCO2 laser is a better treatment for alopecia areata than intralesional steroids.
January 2025 in “Journal of the Egyptian Womenʼs Dermatologic Society” Both cryotherapy and FCO2 laser are effective and safe for treating patchy alopecia areata.
Fractional CO2 laser is more effective and safer than steroid injections for treating alopecia areata.
December 2024 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Bimatoprost shows promise for treating vitiligo, especially when combined with other therapies.
January 2025 in “Advances in Clinical Medicine” Fractional CO2 laser therapy effectively improves skin conditions and recovery when combined with other treatments.
3 citations
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January 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Combining laser with PRP is more effective for vitiligo than PRP alone.
February 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Using a laser with bimatoprost solution works better for hair regrowth in alopecia areata than bimatoprost alone.
January 2025 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Combining fractional CO2 laser with minoxidil is more effective for hair growth in alopecia areata than minoxidil alone.
November 2024 in “Health Science Reports” Light/laser therapy can effectively increase hair density in some types of alopecia, especially androgenic alopecia and alopecia areata.
November 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Regenerative medicine is effective and safe for treating vitiligo.
May 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Platelet-derived products help regenerate tissue and are used in various skin and hair treatments.
May 2024 in “Pigment International” Several treatments are effective for pigmentary disorders like vitiligo and melasma.
July 2024 in “Periodontology 2000” Autologous platelet concentrates show promise in esthetic treatments but need more standardized research.
77 citations
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July 2013 in “Best Practice & Research in Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology” Menopause reduces skin collagen and elasticity, and while estrogen therapy can help, its risks require careful consideration.
131 citations
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August 2004 in “Best Practice & Research in Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology” The conclusion is that PCOS is caused by ovarian sensitivity to hormones and disrupted hormone control, possibly due to ovarian factors, and more research is needed.
23 citations
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February 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” A boy with chromosome 13q deletion syndrome developed eye cancer, a woman with breast cancer lost vision due to a rare side-effect of her treatment, a man's vision worsened after using a hair loss drug, and two rare disorders were discussed. Optical Coherence Tomography is useful for diagnosing and monitoring these conditions.
20 citations
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February 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” Eye exams are crucial for kids with 13q deletion syndrome, tamoxifen can cause vision loss, Propecia may lead to cataracts, Lipoid Proteinosis causes skin bumps, and OCT is useful for diagnosing macular diseases.
13 citations
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February 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” A baby boy with 13q deletion syndrome had eye cancer, a woman's vision improved after stopping a breast cancer drug, a man developed cataracts from using Propecia, and a rare skin disorder called Lipoid Proteinosis was discussed. Also, a tool called OCT is useful for diagnosing macular diseases.
11 citations
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February 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” Taking Propecia might lead to the development of cataracts.
9 citations
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February 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” The document discusses various eye conditions and their treatments, including a rare eye cancer in a baby, vision loss from a cancer drug, cataracts from a baldness treatment, a rare skin disorder, and a specific type of eye disease diagnosed with a special imaging technique.
7 citations
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February 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” Finasteride, often used for hair loss, can potentially cause cataracts.
6 citations
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April 2018 in “Obstetrics, gynaecology and reproductive medicine” Most women with hirsutism have it because of PCOS, and they need long-term treatment including medication and hair removal to improve their condition.
6 citations
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February 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” The document concludes that careful diagnosis is crucial for chromosome 13q deletion syndrome, tamoxifen can cause reversible eye damage, finasteride may be linked to cataracts, and OCT is useful for diagnosing macular diseases.
5 citations
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February 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” Multiple eye conditions were studied, highlighting the importance of various imaging methods for diagnosis, the vision side effects of drugs tamoxifen and Propecia, and the usefulness of optical coherence tomography for diagnosing and monitoring macular and retinal diseases.
April 2008 in “Obstetrics, gynaecology and reproductive medicine” Hirsutism is often caused by high male hormone levels and can be treated with lifestyle changes and medications.
August 2007 in “Drug and therapeutics bulletin” Eflornithine's effectiveness for women with facial hirsutism is unclear.
October 2023 in “Frontiers in medicine” Targeted immunotherapy could be a promising new treatment for hair regrowth.