August 2016 in “Journal of Dermatology” A chemical called 5-Bromo-2′-deoxyuridine caused rapid hair loss in mice by killing certain skin cells through a specific cell death pathway.
2 citations
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July 2004 in “Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering/Proceedings of SPIE” Near-infrared laser therapy with Indocyanine Green dye improves acne by reducing inflammation without side effects.
25 citations
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March 2021 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Ustekinumab successfully treated a man's resistant skin condition when other treatments failed.
10 citations
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October 2014 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open” Botulinum toxin type A injections improved hair growth and scalp health in a woman with radiation-induced hair loss.
February 2022 in “Veterinary record case reports” Light therapy successfully treated a dog's hair growth problem without side effects.
1 citations
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June 1999 in “American Journal of Contact Dermatitis” Tazarotene gel is more effective for acne than tretinoin and works as well as adapalene.
23 citations
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March 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Radiosurgery in cosmetic surgery leads to quick healing and better-looking scars.
26 citations
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March 2014 in “Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery” Topical vitamin D is useful for some skin conditions but not effective for others, and more research is needed.
December 2024 in “Cell Communication and Signaling” Fat tissue vesicles protect skin from UV damage better than stem cell vesicles.
227 citations
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December 2021 in “ACS Nano” Special hydrogels that respond to light can speed up wound healing and prevent infection.
October 2018 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that various topical medications are effective for skin conditions but often cause skin irritation as a side effect.
January 2019 in “LASER THERAPY” Laser technologies improve medical treatments and outcomes.
January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Topical imiquimod is as effective as 5-fluorouracil for treating actinic keratosis, with about a 5% risk of it turning into squamous cell carcinoma.
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.
14 citations
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October 2021 in “Dermatology and Therapy” UV exposure accelerates skin aging by altering elastin, leading to wrinkles.
8 citations
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June 2021 in “Frontiers in Medicine” The combination of the excimer lamp and liquor carbonis detergens is more effective for scalp psoriasis than the lamp alone.
January 2012 in “The Year book of dermatology” Many treatments for alopecia areata have inconsistent results; for under 10s, use minoxidil with a corticosteroid, and for over 10s, add ILC and consider diphenylcyclopropenone for widespread cases.
36 citations
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July 2017 in “Journal of controlled release” A new method allows for controlled, long-lasting delivery of retinoic acid through the skin with fewer side effects.
12 citations
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August 2021 in “Biomedical Photonics” Photobiomodulation therapy reduces pain and stress after septoplasty.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Azathioprine may be an effective treatment for severe hair loss.
January 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” Radiation therapy for cancer often causes skin problems like redness, dryness, and pain.
5 citations
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August 2014 in “Dermatologic surgery” Advanced fluorescence technology effectively treats skin discoloration from certain creams.
A man regrew hair after using a specific cream for skin treatment.
33 citations
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March 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Low-level laser therapy effectively treats female hair loss, increasing hair count by 51%.
June 2018 in “Reactions Weekly” A 65-year-old man developed a serious skin cancer linked to a drug he was taking for a fungal infection after a bone marrow transplant.
93 citations
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May 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Overexpressing thrombospondin-1 in mice skin prevents UVB-induced skin damage.
3 citations
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April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman had a severe skin reaction from the drug imiquimod, used for skin cancer, highlighting the need for awareness of rare but serious side effects.
1 citations
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January 2008 in “Laser therapy” Endré Mester is highly regarded as the 'Godfather' of phototherapy.
January 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Treating generalized granuloma annulare is difficult, with PUVA being the most effective option, but relapses are common.
5 citations
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November 2017 in “Asian Journal of Beauty and Cosmetology” Sinapic acid may protect skin cells from UV damage and reduce inflammation, making it a promising anti-aging cosmetic ingredient.