January 2018 in “Clinical approaches and procedures in cosmetic dermatology” Low-Level Laser Therapy might be an effective alternative hair loss treatment for some people.
A genetic variant in the KRT71 gene may cause loose anagen hair and wooly hair, and symptoms might improve with age.
January 2014 in “Hair transplant forum international” The Italian Society of Hair Restoration (ISHR) is a regional group focused on improving hair restoration techniques.
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January 1994 in “Current Opinion in Endocrinology & Diabetes” PTHrP regulates various normal body functions, including bone development, skin, and muscle function.
Treatment improved symptoms in a woman with HAIR-AN syndrome.
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September 2010 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Both intense pulsed light and long-pulsed diode laser effectively reduced facial hair in women, with no significant difference in satisfaction after 6 months, but intense pulsed light was more painful.
March 2018 in “Hair transplant forum international” The Thai Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (TSHRS) is introduced.
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January 2015 in “Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine” Adding licorice gel to laser treatment is more effective for reducing facial hair than laser alone.
April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” A woman's severe hirsutism was caused by Leydig cell tumors in her ovaries, which improved after surgery.
January 2024 in “Ankara City Hospital Medical Journal” Rhupus is a complex syndrome that combines rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, making diagnosis challenging.
December 2018 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Low-level laser therapy may help hair growth, but more research is needed.
July 2021 in “Authorea (Authorea)” Graham-Little Piccardi Lassueur Syndrome is a rare skin condition with specific hair loss and skin symptoms.
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September 2009 in “Molecular Genetics and Metabolism” A new gene mutation causes vitamin D resistance and rickets, treatable with calcium therapy.
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September 1999 in “Canadian Journal of Botany” The RHD4 gene is crucial for consistent root hair growth in Arabidopsis thaliana.
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January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” Low-level laser therapy safely and effectively improves hair growth and coverage for male and female pattern hair loss.
January 2026 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Lye relaxers don't significantly change hair cortisol levels.
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May 2015 in “Hair transplant forum international” The review concluded that better studies are needed to prove if Low-Level Laser Therapy devices for hair growth really work.
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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.
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January 1996 in “Gynecologic and obstetric investigation” The oral contraceptive alone is the preferred treatment for hirsutism, as adding the GnRH analog showed no significant benefit.
January 2024 in “Ankara City Hospital Medical Journal” Rhupus is a complex syndrome that is hard to diagnose due to unclear clinical criteria.
July 2023 in “Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies” GnRH agonist effectively diagnoses and treats postmenopausal hyperandrogenism from ovarian sources.
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January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” Low-level laser therapy helps male and female hair loss alone or with other treatments.
September 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Low-level laser therapy seems to promote hair growth but requires more research to confirm its effectiveness.
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September 2021 in “Facial plastic surgery & aesthetic medicine” Low-level light/laser therapy is effective in treating male and female pattern hair loss without side effects.
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June 2015 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets” Blocking the prolactin receptor might help treat various diseases, but more research is needed.
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December 2017 in “Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis” The method effectively detects banned substances in urine for sports antidoping.
February 2023 in “Journal of dermatology” The first Japanese case of a genetic hair disorder caused by specific mutations in the LIPH gene was identified.
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February 2024 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Laser hair removal works well and is safe during any menstrual cycle phase.
January 2025 in “Journal of medical & health sciences review.” Hormonal imbalances and genetics are key in familial hirsutism.
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October 2017 in “Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy” Laser hair removal is effective and safe for reducing facial hair in women with PCOS and improves their psychological well-being.