January 2019 in “Chulalongkorn Medical Journal” Using a special laser and platelet-rich plasma together is safe and improves hair growth in men with hair loss.
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June 2015 in “Pediatric dermatology” Lichen Planopilaris in teens is rare, often misdiagnosed, and responds well to steroids.
June 2012 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Prostaglandin D2, found in higher levels in bald scalps, stops hair growth and could be a target for treating hair loss.
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July 1983 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry/Journal of Steroid Biochemistry” Cyproterone acetate is used to treat conditions like prostate cancer, early puberty, excessive sexual drive, and female androgenization by blocking male sex hormones.
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January 2011 in “Annals of Dermatology” ALA-photodynamic therapy helps reduce acne by causing acne cell death and lowering certain skin protein levels.
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January 2015 in “Nanoscale” The new micelle formulation delivers acne treatment more effectively and safely than current gels.
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January 2020 in “Biomaterials Science” Created microspheres show potential for safe and effective use in prostate artery embolization.
March 2024 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” A woman's hair loss was misdiagnosed as alopecia areata but was actually lichen planopilaris, needing immediate and ongoing treatment.
January 2026 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Low-level laser therapy is a safe and effective long-term treatment for hair loss, improving hair density and thickness.
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June 2018 in “Journal of histochemistry and cytochemistry/The journal of histochemistry and cytochemistry” Laminin-511 may contribute to psoriasis by affecting skin cell growth and survival.
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February 2017 in “European journal of pharmaceutical sciences” The MPA-ISO cocrystal improved solubility and dissolution rate, while the others did not.
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September 2018 in “Neurobiology of Disease” Finasteride and dutasteride reduce unwanted movements from Parkinson's disease treatment by normalizing certain brain signals.
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August 2002 in “British Journal of Dermatology” ALA-PDT is effective and safe for chronic X-ray dermatitis, providing complete or partial remission.
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March 2002 in “International journal of toxicology” LAAM caused developmental toxicity in tolerant rats without causing birth defects.
September 2025 in “The health sciences AUS.” Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide effectively treats acne keloidalis nuchae with minimal side effects.
October 2014 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Adding dalteparin and protamine microparticles to platelet-rich plasma can boost hair growth more than using platelet-rich plasma alone.
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December 2020 in “Photodermatology Photoimmunology & Photomedicine” Photobiomodulation can improve hair density and thickness, but it's costly and needs more research.
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November 2022 in “Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B” The injectable hydrogel effectively speeds up chronic wound healing.
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January 2023 in “Biomaterials Science” PLGA-based microneedles are promising for safe and effective skin delivery of drugs and vaccines.
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April 2025 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” Light-activated hyaluronic acid derivatives can enhance skin healing and regeneration.
October 2015 in “Reactions Weekly” A woman got a scalp condition from using latanoprost, but it improved after stopping the drug and starting other treatments.
February 2025 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” A new treatment using valproic acid helps regrow hair safely.
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September 2014 in “PubMed” Low-level laser or light devices could be a cheaper, side-effect free treatment for hair loss, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
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July 2017 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Men with lichen planopilaris had earlier onset than women, and treatment usually improved the condition.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Rebamipide may help regrow hair by activating hair follicle stem cells.
August 2016 in “Anaplastology” The new controlled release PRP therapy shows promise for hair growth in women.
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March 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Metabolic issues may trigger lymphocytic cicatricial alopecia, and treatments targeting these issues could help.
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February 2025 in “Molecular Medicine” 5-aminolevulinic acid therapy reduces acne by decreasing fat production in skin cells.
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January 2001 in “Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics” Activated ras can protect kidney cells from a certain substance that causes cell death.