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January 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that a deeper understanding of skin aging and photodamage is needed to create better skin treatments.
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June 1994 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Hair stops producing melanin as it transitions from the growth phase to the resting phase.
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March 2005 in “Aesthetic surgery journal” The long-pulse alexandrite laser effectively removes hair permanently.
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August 2021 in “Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy” Using 5-aminolevulinic acid photodynamic therapy for hair loss didn't increase hair growth but slightly reduced scalp oiliness, and it was safe with mild side effects.
December 2023 in “Journal of ethnopharmacology” Tribuloside can increase skin pigmentation by enhancing melanin production and distribution.
March 2025 in “Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations (Universidade de São Paulo)” Ferulic acid and resveratrol protect hair from chemical and sun damage.
January 2017 in “Durham e-Theses (Durham University)” Chemical stressors damage hair structure but the skin's outer layer protects living cells.
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April 2004 in “Acta Clinica Belgica” UV light makes skin signs of lack of carotene and vitamin A more visible.
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November 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” IPL can cause unexpected hair growth in nearby untreated areas.
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November 2011 in “Photodermatology Photoimmunology & Photomedicine” Narrowband UVB phototherapy alone is not very effective for treating alopecia areata.
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January 2018 in “Cosmetics” Spin traps like PBN could protect skin from pollution and sunlight in cosmetics but need more research for safe use.
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October 2018 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Low-level laser therapy using near-infrared light may help heart conditions and promote healing by releasing nitric oxide.
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April 2016 in “Journal of Dermatology” 308-nm excimer light therapy helped over a third of treatment-resistant alopecia universalis patients regrow most of their hair.
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June 2022 in “Photobiomodulation, photomedicine, and laser surgery” Photobiomodulation increases hair density in 5 weeks for androgenetic alopecia.
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” Graying hair happens due to aging and might be delayed by new treatments.
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April 2024 in “Cosmetics” Plant extracts can help remove permanent makeup without lasers.
May 2014 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scientists developed tools to observe hair regeneration in real time and assess skin health, using glowing mice and light-controlled genes.
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June 2009 in “Photomedicine and Laser Surgery” Excimer light effectively treats various skin diseases, including psoriasis, vitiligo, and mycosis fungoides.
June 2026 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Combining multiple ingredients is the most effective treatment for hyperpigmentation.
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July 2021 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Sudden hair whitening may be linked to immune system activity.
September 2018 in “CRC Press eBooks” Hair and nail disorders can cause changes in scalp pigmentation, especially with sun exposure and alopecia.
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February 2004 in “Biopolymers” 4-(4-Phenoxybenzoyl)benzoic acid derivatives can both increase and decrease certain types of reactive oxygen species, and may be relevant to hair loss.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Neutrophils quickly respond to skin injury.
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March 2019 in “Experimental Techniques in Urology & Nephrology” Heptaminol may cause hair lightening in hemodialysis patients.
June 2024 in “Georgetown Scientific Research Journal” Bleomycin injections in mice cause skin thickening and hair loss.
March 2026 in “Preprints.org” Plerixafor may help treat pigmentation disorders by promoting skin repigmentation.
January 2023 in “Dermatologic Therapy” A new hand-held light therapy device was found to be safe and effective for treating mild-to-moderate acne.
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April 2025 in “Cureus” Dead Sea water and magnetized saline water can protect skin from UVB damage by activating autophagy.
Light exposure is crucial for health, helping prevent and treat illnesses.
November 2023 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” The 595-nm pulsed dye laser effectively reduces symptoms of EFFC with minimal side effects.