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December 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” Hydrogel microneedles offer a promising, minimally invasive way to treat diseases like cancer and hair loss, but need improvements in strength and standardization.
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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.
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March 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Carboxytherapy is a safe and effective treatment for improving skin appearance and treating various skin conditions, with mild side effects.
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April 2014 in “PubMed” Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) shows promise for hair growth, ulcer healing, and skin rejuvenation, but more research is needed for consistent results and it's not suitable for people with certain blood conditions.
February 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” Microneedles with extracellular vesicles show promise for treating various conditions with targeted delivery.
January 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications” Injecting a peptide-hyaluronic acid mix improved hair growth in men with hair loss and was safe.
October 2023 in “Indian journal of ophthalmology. Case reports” A woman lost vision in one eye after a forehead injection, but prompt treatment led to partial vision recovery.
June 2023 in “F1000Research” A young woman with lupus developed tuberculosis due to weakened immunity from her medication, showing the need for better TB screening in such patients.
March 2016 in “Journal of aesthetic nursing” Platelet-rich plasma therapy is versatile and popular for various treatments, including anti-aging.
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August 2021 in “Clinics in dermatology” PRP is popular in aesthetic treatments but its effectiveness and safety are still questioned.
June 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Microneedles offer a painless way to deliver drugs effectively but need more research before they can be widely used.
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September 2021 in “Journal of Pharmacopuncture” Korean medicine may help with hair growth in alopecia, but more research is needed to confirm this.
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October 1999 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” Activating the Sonic hedgehog gene in mice can start the hair growth phase.
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May 2007 in “Fertility and Sterility” Testosterone therapy seems safe for postmenopausal women for a few years, but more research is needed for long-term effects.
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May 2020 in “The Scientific World JOURNAL” Mesotherapy is a skin injection therapy used for pain and local conditions, with scientific support but needing more clinical trials.
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March 2019 in “Dermatologic Surgery” PRP therapy increases hair density for androgenetic alopecia.
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April 2018 in “Diseases” L-PRF treatment helped heal diabetic foot ulcers effectively.
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December 2014 in “F1000 prime reports” The document concludes that Hidradenitis suppurativa is often underdiagnosed, lacks definitive treatment, and requires better awareness and management strategies.
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March 2021 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Ustekinumab successfully treated a man's resistant skin condition when other treatments failed.
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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.
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June 2019 in “Clinical research in dermatology” Acne can't be cured but can be managed with treatments like benzoyl peroxide and diet changes; it's costly and can lead to scarring and mental health issues.
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October 2023 in “Molecular cancer” New treatments like nanotechnology show promise in improving skin cancer therapy.
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October 2012 in “Andrology” Prostate cancer can progress even with low testosterone due to internal hormone production in the tumor.
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April 2025 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” MSC-derived conditioned media can improve skin treatments.
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February 2021 in “Medical journal, Armed Forces India” Combination therapy promotes better hair growth and density.
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January 2021 Non-surgical treatments like thread lifts, PRP therapy, HIFU, and radiofrequency effectively rejuvenate and tighten facial skin.
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January 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” Natural products and phytochemicals may help with hair regrowth, but more research is needed.
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April 2022 in “Cureus” A healthy woman got a chest abscess from a fungal infection after gallbladder surgery, which was treated but caused temporary hair loss due to the antifungal medication.
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August 2024 in “European Journal of Medicinal Chemistry Reports” Cosmetic microneedles are promising for precise treatments but face challenges like skin damage and regulations.
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February 2023 in “Journal of Athletic Training” Athletic trainers should understand and support the medical needs of transgender and gender-diverse patients.