31 citations
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January 1981 in “Pharmacology & Therapeutics” Oral retinoids are effective for treating severe skin disorders but have reversible side effects and risks for pregnant women.
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February 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A 93-year-old woman developed a rare scalp condition after therapy, which improved with steroids, not antibiotics.
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February 1999 in “Dermatologic surgery” Sun exposure after laser hair removal can cause skin darkening, which is hard to treat and requires avoiding UV light.
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April 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Photobiomodulation is safe and effective for treating certain conditions like nerve pain and hair loss.
October 2023 in “Biomimetics” The new hair-dyeing shampoo is safe, colors hair evenly, and strengthens it.
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March 2022 in “Antioxidants” Synthetic antioxidants are effective, cheap, and stable, with some like zinc and cholecalciferol reducing child and cancer deaths, but the safety of additives like BHA, BHT, TBHQ, and PEG needs more research.
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June 2009 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” 5-α-reductase inhibitors don't prevent prostate cancer but may reduce unnecessary biopsies.
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May 2016 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” Topical calcitriol may reduce hair loss from chemotherapy at higher doses.
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July 2024 in “Journal of Advanced Research” CDK inhibitors may help treat ARDS and psoriasis but need more testing for safety and effectiveness.
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October 2008 in “Mutation research” N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC) can prevent DNA damage and protect cells from harm.
November 1998 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” A man's skin cancer improved and some of his hair grew back after treatment with a special light therapy and a medication.
2 citations
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July 2006 in “European Urology Supplements” 5α-reductase inhibitors can reduce prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade tumors, needing more research.
January 2026 in “Molecular Nutrition & Food Research” Gynostemma pentaphyllum and Damulin B help prevent skin aging from UVB by reducing oxidative stress and improving skin health.
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May 2005 in “BMC dermatology” DPCP is effective for treating severe alopecia areata, but relapse is common.
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November 2020 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” Adipose-derived stem cells and platelet-rich plasma together can protect skin and hair from radiotherapy damage.
January 2011 in “Archivio Istituzionale della Ricerca (Universita Degli Studi Di Milano)” New molecules can prevent cell death in hair follicles.
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April 2024 in “PubMed” Photobiomodulation is effective and safe for healing injuries and improving appearance.
January 2021 in “Faculty of 1000 Research Ltd” Phytochemicals may offer safer alternatives to synthetic drugs for prostate cancer treatment.
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May 1992 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Some alternative vitiligo treatments show promise, but none are as effective as psoralens and UVA.
September 2011 in “European journal of cancer”
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July 2008 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Topical contact sensitizers can treat certain skin conditions but are rarely used in the U.K.
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March 2022 in “Cancers” Proton minibeam radiotherapy may reduce skin side effects by causing localized DNA damage.
41 citations
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July 2012 in “Stem Cells and Development” Low-dose UVB light improves hair growth effects of certain stem cells by increasing reactive oxygen species.
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June 2005 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Medium-depth peels are safer and effective for improving skin appearance compared to deep peels.
June 2023 in “Revista de Ciências Médicas e Biológicas” Proper management of skin and hair side effects from chemotherapy improves patients' quality of life.
2 citations
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January 2010 in “Side effects of drugs annual” Dermatological drugs and cosmetics can cause serious side effects like cancer, allergies, and heart issues.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Monocyte-derived dendritic cells play a key role in UVB-induced skin sensitivity and inflammation.
12 citations
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June 2019 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Proper skin toxicity management in chemotherapy is key to continuing treatment and keeping patient quality of life high.
January 2026 in “Clinical & Translational Oncology” Early intervention and tailored management are crucial for skin side effects in cancer treatments.
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August 2019 in “Journal of Cellular Biochemistry” ADSCs help protect skin from UV damage and aging.