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March 2014 in “Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery” Topical vitamin D is useful for some skin conditions but not effective for others, and more research is needed.
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January 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” Melanocytes produce melanin; their defects cause vitiligo and hair graying, with treatments available for vitiligo.
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November 2015 in “Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics” Protoporphyrin IX is useful in cancer treatment but can cause health problems if not properly regulated.
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June 2018 in “British Journal of Dermatology” European guidelines recommend regular eye and ear exams, skin care, vitamin D supplements, and cautious use of medications for managing congenital ichthyoses.
January 2015 in “Dermatology Review” LED therapy may improve skin health and stimulate hair growth.
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June 2009 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Lichen planus is a skin condition that can resolve on its own, is linked to hepatitis C, and increases the risk of skin cancer.
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November 2009 in “Medical Clinics of North America” Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in acne, which can be a symptom of systemic diseases like PCOS and may require targeted treatment.
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October 2024 in “Nature Communications” A new wearable LED device helps heal chronic infected wounds at home.
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February 2019 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Caffeine applied to the scalp can protect hair follicles from UV damage.
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January 2008 in “Photochemistry and Photobiology” Visible light can damage skin and most sunscreens don't block it well; more research is needed on its effects and protection methods.
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January 2011 in “Elsevier eBooks” Early treatment of acne is crucial to prevent scarring and psychological effects.
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May 2019 in “Vestnik dermatologii i venerologii” The method could improve vitiligo treatment by effectively delivering therapy to hair follicles.
March 2019 in “Applied sciences” Laser therapy might help regrow hair in alopecia totalis better than steroids alone.
November 2016 in “Dermatologic Therapy” "Dermatologic Therapy" offers expert treatment info for various skin diseases.
June 1996 in “Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -)” The document summarizes medical findings on topics like heart rhythm treatment, sleep apnea therapy, and various health conditions and treatments.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Blood pressure drugs can cause skin lupus, early treatment is key for baby herpes and diabetic foot ulcers, a certain vaccine works against genital herpes and HPV in women, more frequent light therapy helps psoriasis, smoking and drinking can worsen psoriasis, a cream clears up a type of skin cancer, and low iron levels don't cause chronic hair loss.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” High blood pressure drugs often cause skin lupus, stopping the drug usually helps. A vaccine helps prevent genital herpes and HPV-16. More frequent light therapy clears psoriasis faster. No link was found between low iron and chronic hair loss.
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January 2021 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Low-level light therapy can safely and effectively stimulate hair growth in people with androgenetic alopecia.
July 2026 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Excimer laser therapy may help improve scarring alopecia symptoms and hair appearance.
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November 2004 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The 308-nm excimer laser helps hair regrowth in some alopecia areata cases but not all.
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January 2017 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” Simvastatin/ezetimibe may help some patients with severe alopecia areata regrow hair.
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January 2025 in “JADA Foundational Science” Photobiomodulation therapy can reduce pain and inflammation and help heal tissues, but more research is needed to improve its effectiveness and safety.
January 2024 in “Dermatologic therapy” Fire Needle Therapy may help bring back skin color in vitiligo by affecting cell growth signals.
April 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Azathioprine is a safe and effective long-term treatment for severe alopecia areata, significantly improving hair regrowth.
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April 2023 in “Medicina” Platelet-rich plasma therapy improves oral lichen planus symptoms with few side effects.
July 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Non-drug therapies show promise for hair regrowth but need more research.
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April 2025 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” Managing stress and nerve activity can help treat segmental vitiligo and white hair.
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December 2022 in “Exploration of Medicine” Polypodium leucotomos is a promising natural sunscreen that helps protect skin from UV damage.
January 2024 in “SAGE Open Medical Case Reports” Combining surgery and photodynamic therapy effectively treated a rare scalp condition when other treatments failed.
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March 2019 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” Cannabinoids may help treat various skin conditions.