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May 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma therapy could be an effective treatment for melasma with minimal side effects.
January 2024 in “Archives of dermatological research” Both treatments for alopecia areata showed similar modest effectiveness.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences” Personalized homeopathic treatment may help manage alopecia areata.
January 2019 in “Clinical Dermatology Open Access Journal” Combining corticosteroids and non-ablative fractional laser therapy may effectively treat extensive alopecia areata.
November 2012 in “The Journal of Urology” Certain gene variants may raise the risk of prostate enlargement, but taking NSAIDs could reduce this risk.
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May 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” Microneedles help improve skin appearance and deliver skin treatments effectively, but safety concerns need more research and regulation.
52 citations
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January 2004 in “Medical mycology” The rise in tinea capitis cases in Stockholm is linked to increased African immigration.
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December 2001 in “Dermatologic therapy” Different treatments for alopecia areata have unpredictable results and varying success rates.
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November 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Laser and light therapies, especially the 308 nm excimer laser, are effective and safe for treating alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
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May 2025 in “Open Access Journal of Contraception” Low-dose ethinyl estradiol and LNG-IUD are safer contraception options for obese women with PCOS.
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March 2023 in “Frontiers in medicine” A 15-year-old boy's severe scalp condition improved significantly with adalimumab and baricitinib treatment.
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November 2011 in “Pediatric dermatology” A 16-year-old boy had a rare case of Becker's nevus on his face and mouth.
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June 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Microneedles improve drug delivery, patient compliance, and have potential in cancer treatment and skin care.
December 2025 in “Sensors” Microneedles in wearables can deliver drugs over time but face challenges in manufacturing and safety.
October 2023 in “Applied materials today” New treatment for hair loss using special microneedles shows promise in reducing inflammation and promoting hair growth.
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March 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” The placebo microneedle stamp didn't penetrate skin and caused less pain, but blinding was only effective for those with low skin sensitivity.
October 2025 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” Stevioside-based microneedles improve minoxidil delivery and hair growth for treating hair loss.
December 2025 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” The new microneedle system promotes hair growth by improving the hair follicle environment.
March 2026 in “Nutrients” Hair manganese may relate to cardiometabolic health, not coronary artery disease severity.
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June 2021 in “Pharmaceutics” 3D printing can make microneedles for drug delivery faster and cheaper.
April 2024 in “Bioactive materials” New microneedle treatment with growth factors and a hair loss drug shows better and faster hair growth results than current treatments.
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July 2019 in “Biomedical Microdevices” Microneedles can cause side effects like infection and allergic reactions, and precautions like test spots and sunscreen are recommended.
October 2025 in “Journal of Neurophysiology” BK and Kv4.2 channels help Merkel cells in rat whiskers sense touch.
October 2024 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Pertussis toxin may contribute to hair loss in alopecia areata.
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July 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” New microneedles deliver drugs through the skin accurately and effectively.
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December 2020 in “Molecules” A new delivery system makes Curcumin more effective and safer against viruses.
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March 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” Gas-propelled dissolving microneedles improve drug loading and delivery efficiency.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” PLGA-based microneedles show promise for painless, long-term drug delivery but need design and safety improvements.
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November 2023 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” Combining metals and herbs in microneedles can improve wound healing.
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September 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Patients with rapidly progressive alopecia areata often have a better outlook and shorter disease duration, with regrown fine hairs and no past alopecia being positive signs.