19 citations
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December 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The protein p53 directly reduces the production of Keratin 17, a skin and hair protein, in rats with radiation dermatitis.
6 citations
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October 2007 in “Medical Hypotheses” Male pattern baldness might have evolved to help protect against prostate cancer by increasing UV radiation on the scalp.
20 citations
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April 2019 in “BioMed Research International” Treatments with sunscreen and active ingredients can reduce skin hyperpigmentation by decreasing DNA methylation.
2 citations
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November 2022 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” Dermoscopic and histopathological features combined can help diagnose Pityriasis versicolor.
1 citations
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November 2023 in “Contact dermatitis” Some people with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia may be allergic to a common sunscreen ingredient.
2 citations
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November 2018 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Chamomile extract can protect hair from damage caused by light.
2 citations
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December 2019 in “Electronic Journal of General Medicine” Combining microfocused ultrasound with PRP-therapy improves skin quality and patient satisfaction more than ultrasound alone.
November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Targeted cancer therapies can cause skin side effects, but activating SOS in the skin may help reduce them.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Photobiomodulation therapy may help treat hair loss in people with darker skin, but more research is needed.
July 2014 in “Disease-a-Month” The document gives treatment advice for various skin conditions, like using metronidazole for perioral dermatitis and minoxidil for hair loss.
39 citations
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March 2017 in “Dermatologic clinics” UV light can help stimulate the growth of new pigment cells from hair follicles in people with vitiligo.
January 2026 in “Dermatologica Sinica” New and repurposed treatments are improving outcomes in dermatology.
Combining hydroxychloroquine and pimecrolimus can effectively treat hair loss from discoid lupus.
August 2023 in “The Indonesian Biomedical Journal” Rosemary essential oil improved hair growth and thickness in UVB-exposed mice.
January 2005 in “世界胃肠病学杂志:英文版(电子版)” Etoposide makes radiation therapy more effective against tumors without major side effects.
64 citations
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March 2004 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” Targeting ornithine decarboxylase can help prevent skin cancer.
March 2005 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Bexarotene 1% topical gel helped some patients with alopecia areata regrow hair.
2 citations
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March 2019 in “Experimental Techniques in Urology & Nephrology” Heptaminol may cause hair lightening in hemodialysis patients.
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.
9 citations
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May 2002 in “PubMed” Retinoic acid affects skin and hair health by working with specific receptors, and its absence can lead to hair loss and skin changes.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Blue light helps hair growth by affecting specific proteins in hair follicle cells.
19 citations
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April 2023 in “Antibiotics” Azelaic acid in a special gel is more effective against skin fungi than regular azelaic acid.
62 citations
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July 2018 in “Lasers in Medical Science” LED therapy is safe and shows potential for treating skin conditions and promoting hair growth, but more research is needed.
52 citations
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February 2006 in “Archives of Dermatology” Alefacept may effectively treat severe lichen planus, with patients showing significant improvement and no side effects.
13 citations
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January 1963 in “Radiation Research” X-ray microbeams can mimic cosmic rays' effects on tissue, aiding wound healing and hair growth.
October 2011 in “Journal of dermatology” A man with a rare skin condition and a new gene mutation developed high calcium levels due to his treatment.
November 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Most alopecia patients are open to trying light therapy, especially at-home devices, but cost is a big factor in their willingness.
53 citations
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February 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The conclusion is that high-potency steroids or tacrolimus are effective treatments for erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The study concluded that a new method can effectively assess scalp sun damage in balding men, which increases with age and sun exposure.
2 citations
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July 1982 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Retinol acetate can reduce the harmful effects of the drug benoxaprofen on white blood cells.