Oral betamethasone mini-pulses effectively treat moderate to severe alopecia areata with manageable side effects.
September 2024 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venerology” Low-energy fractional CO2 laser therapy significantly improves hair regrowth in women with female-pattern hair loss.
May 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” PRP therapy for hair loss is safe but its effectiveness is doubtful.
PRP treatment mildly to moderately improves hair loss in most men with AGA.
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September 2022 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” The treatment might help COVID-19 related hair loss, but more research is needed.
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July 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Combining Endo-RF with PRP may improve acne scars better than Endo-RF alone.
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June 2025 in “Journal of Patient Experience” Alopecia areata greatly affects quality of life, with many experiencing mental health issues and lacking professional support.
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May 2019 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” Follicular unit extraction (FUE) causes less postoperative pain than follicular unit transplantation (FUT), but pain from both methods decreases significantly within two days.
January 2024 in “JCPSP. Journal of the College of Physicians & Surgeons Pakistan” PRP therapy is more effective than minoxidil for treating hair loss from androgenetic alopecia.
February 2026 in “Biomedicines” Off-label treatments are heavily used for alopecia areata due to limited approved options.
August 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Combining minoxidil with phototherapy improves vitiligo treatment better than phototherapy alone.
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November 2020 in “Transplant international” Hand and forearm transplants can be successful long-term, but they come with challenges like rejection and side effects from immunosuppression.
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March 2025 in “Arthritis Research & Therapy” Combining fat grafts with botulinum toxin helps improve Raynaud's symptoms.
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January 2023 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Intradermal PRP significantly improved melasma in dark skin, with lasting results and no relapse after 3 months.
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June 2021 in “Cosmoderma” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) shows promise in skin and hair treatments but results vary with preparation methods.
November 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Regenerative medicine is effective and safe for treating vitiligo.
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February 2022 in “Journal of Pain and Symptom Management” HIV symptoms often occur together and cause similar distress.
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October 2021 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Topical finasteride is an effective and safer treatment for male hair loss.
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September 2025 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” Inclusive dermatology aims to provide personalized skin care for all by addressing diverse needs and disparities.
April 2024 in “Skin research and technology” Botulinum toxin A has limited effectiveness for 3 months in treating female pattern hair loss and may reduce scalp oiliness.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Trichology” Finasteride is effective for hair regrowth, but some believe it may cause persistent symptoms due to psychological factors.
November 2021 in “International Journal of Trichology” Low PON1 levels may indicate and predict the severity of hair loss.
August 2021 in “International journal of advanced research” PRP improves hair growth short-term but may need retreatment for long-term results.
June 2024 in “Stem cell research & therapy” Regenerative medicine shows promise for treating skin disorders like hair loss and vitiligo.
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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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December 2021 in “Endocrine Reviews” There are various effective hormone treatments for puberty induction in boys and girls with hypogonadism, and starting treatment early is important.
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January 2020 in “The Egyptian Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” PRP or nanofat injections improve scar tissue quality but don't significantly boost hair transplant results for scarring hair loss.
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January 2020 in “IRIS UNIMORE (University of Modena and Reggio Emilia)” Aminexil clinical 5 effectively reduces hair loss and is well-tolerated.
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August 2021 in “JAAD international” Teledermatology became a valuable and convenient tool for skin care during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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May 2023 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Researchers should follow the FACE-Q User's Guide for accurate results.