November 2017 in “Dermatologic Therapy” A new topical solution safely reduces hair shedding by 38% on average by tightening a muscle in the scalp.
February 2025 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” The Brazilian candle flame technique can damage hair by melting the cuticle and exposing the cortex.
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Pulsed-intense light can significantly reduce hair, with effectiveness depending on treatment number and timing, and has mild side effects.
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January 2017 in “Journal of Clinical Trials & Patenting” The lotion safely and effectively reduces unwanted hair growth.
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September 2011 in “Journal of Neuroendocrinology” Inhibiting 5α-reductase during late pregnancy shortens gestation, reduces litter size, and harms memory in rat offspring.
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February 1982 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery” Scalp reduction can effectively treat male pattern baldness, especially when combined with hair transplants.
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January 2015 in “Il Giornale di Chirurgia” Hair tourniquet syndrome can cause serious harm if not treated quickly, especially in infants.
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September 2008 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” Low fluence photoepilation temporarily removes hair by targeting the hair follicle's pigmented area without severe damage.
August 2021 in “The Journal of Physiology” NKCC1 transporters help control neuron excitability and inhibition.
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January 2008 in “PubMed” Laser and IPL hair reduction is effective but requires multiple sessions and ongoing maintenance.
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February 2021 Ice packs and vibration devices can reduce pain during scalp injections.
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August 2008 in “Cases Journal” A hair tightly wrapped around a toddler's toe caused severe crying and was treated by surgery.
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May 2024 in “Cureus” Early detection and removal of hair can prevent damage in hair-thread tourniquet syndrome.
January 2012 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Electric current quickly reduces hand sweating but the effect doesn't last long.
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March 2012 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” A low-power, fast laser safely reduces hair with minimal pain and few side effects.
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September 2020 Dyclonine can effectively reduce skin issues by inhibiting the TRPV3 channel.
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September 2011 in “Biochemical journal” Neurotrophin-4 increases calcium current in specific mouse neurons through the PI3K pathway.
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July 1992 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Scalp reduction surgery can effectively treat male pattern baldness when tailored to the patient and performed with care to minimize complications.
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December 2009 in “Journal of the Peripheral Nervous System” TRPA1 and TRPV1 channels don't affect mechanotransduction in rat sinus hair follicles.
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December 2022 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Combining negative pressure therapy with platelet-rich plasma speeds up healing and lowers death risk in diabetic foot ulcers.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Oral difelikefalin significantly reduces itch in notalgia paresthetica.
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May 2023 in “PLoS ONE” The professional laser is more effective than the home-use laser for hair reduction.
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January 1979 in “PubMed” Minimal scalp shaving before neurosurgery reduces infections and offers psychological benefits.
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March 2017 in “Scientific Reports” Minoxidil may protect nerves and improve hair quality during paclitaxel treatment.
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April 1999 in “British journal of plastic surgery” Ruby laser hair removal significantly reduces hair density.
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February 2014 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Early diagnosis of hair tourniquet syndrome saved a baby's toe from being lost.
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August 2015 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Both fixed and incremental laser treatments effectively reduced underarm hair, but the fixed method was less painful.
Customizing non-invasive treatments for head and neck neuralgia improves patient outcomes.
September 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Pinus densiflora extract may help improve memory and reduce brain inflammation.
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January 2019 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” Home-use light devices can significantly reduce hair but are less effective on very dark skin and slower than professional devices.