March 2021 in “PARIPEX INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH” Microneedling combined with platelet-rich plasma therapy is more effective for hair regrowth in androgenic alopecia than microneedling alone, but it's more painful.
January 2025 in “Advances in Clinical Medicine” Fractional CO2 laser therapy effectively improves skin conditions and recovery when combined with other treatments.
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January 2012 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” Microdermabrasion combined with Q-switched Nd:YAG laser is a safe and effective way to treat stubborn melasma.
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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 2014 in “Journal of Controlled Release” This method is effective for needle-free HIV-1 vaccination by activating immune responses in the skin.
Combining traditional hair removal methods with modern technology could improve cosmetology.
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February 2023 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Targeted photodynamic therapy is a promising method for precise disease treatment and diagnosis.
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October 2003 in “Dermatologic clinics” Excision and laser techniques can effectively treat acne keloidalis nuchae.
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January 2021 in “IEEE Access” Electric pulses can effectively activate platelets and release growth factors, offering a better alternative to traditional methods.
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June 2019 in “Dermatologic therapy” DPCP alone is more effective and safer for treating chronic extensive alopecia areata than combining it with anthralin.
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September 2019 in “Stem Cells International” The PRF/micrograft spray-on skin method effectively healed massive and chronic burns quickly.
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September 2003 in “The Journal of Immunology” Activating PKCα in skin causes cell death and inflammation through different pathways.
January 2021 in “Mastology” Scalp cooling therapy helped over 80% of women keep at least half their hair during chemotherapy.
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May 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery”
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May 2011 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Laser hair removal is effective for dark hair but needs improvement for nonpigmented or fine hairs.
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January 1989 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” CO2 laser treatment successfully removed traumatic tattoos with minimal scarring.
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September 2018 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” A patient had painful swollen lymph nodes after a cosmetic skin and hair treatment, suggesting doctors should warn about this risk.
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May 2004 in “Facial plastic surgery clinics of North America” Laser hair removal is now more effective, but the best treatment schedule is still uncertain.
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November 2001 in “Der Hautarzt” Photothermolysis is the best method for permanent hair removal.
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July 2011 in “Clinics in plastic surgery” Dermabrasion is a safe, effective way to improve skin appearance with minimal recovery time.
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August 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” PRP with microneedling is generally safe but can cause minor side effects like scalp itching, temporary hair shedding, and swollen lymph nodes.
November 2021 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The technique removes sweat glands effectively.
March 1997 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” A new hair transplant method showed promising results and a study found how deep a CO₂ laser can penetrate skin.
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January 2000 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” Various treatments can improve post-acne scars, but results vary.
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April 2023 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” Microneedling with PRP effectively improves atrophic acne scars.
July 2025 in “Carolina Digital Repository (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)” Low-level laser therapy is the most supported non-drug treatment for hair loss, but combining it with other methods may be promising.
October 2023 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” The PHAT technique effectively rejuvenates lips and face.
April 2024 in “Al-Azhar International Medical Journal /Al-Azhar International Medical Journal” Combining fractional CO2 laser or microneedling with 5-FU is more effective and safer for treating vitiligo.
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April 2024 in “International Wound Journal” Combining UV therapy with PRP heals chronic wounds faster and reduces pain.
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August 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The non-cross-linked hyaluronic acid compound effectively and safely improves keratosis pilaris.