76 citations
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January 2007 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Women with PCOS often have skin problems like excessive hair, acne, hair loss, and dark patches, which can be treated with hormonal and non-hormonal therapies.
73 citations
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Lasers and light sources can effectively remove hair, work best on fair skin with dark hair, and usually need multiple treatments.
11 citations
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January 2015 in “Annals of Dermatology” Using a hair removal laser can make hairs finer for better hairline correction in hair transplants, with most patients happy and few side effects.
April 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Use a 3-mm spot size and specific protective eyewear for safer and more effective laser treatment of facial veins.
4 citations
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February 2023 in “Frontiers in Oncology” Nano-Pulse Stimulation™ Therapy is more effective and less damaging than cryoablation for treating melanoma tumors in mice.
2 citations
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March 2017 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” Intense pulsed light is a safe and effective way to thin hair for East Asians after hairline surgery.
24 citations
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March 2015 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Home-use cosmetic laser and light devices show modest results for hair removal and acne treatment, but more research is needed for confirmation.
January 2009 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Lasers and light treatments are now the most common ways to remove hair.
101 citations
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June 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Very few people experience increased hair growth after laser hair removal, especially those with darker skin and black hair.
26 citations
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February 2022 in “Annals of Palliative Medicine” Ultra-pulse CO2 fractional laser improves acne scars with minimal side effects and faster healing.
20 citations
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November 2014 in “JAMA dermatology” The 810-nm diode laser improves skin texture in keratosis pilaris but not redness.
14 citations
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January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology” Some people with severe, long-lasting baldness responded well to a specific combination treatment.
May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” A rare lupus case in Bangladesh improved with specific treatment.
195 citations
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January 2008 in “Photochemistry and Photobiology” Visible light can damage skin and most sunscreens don't block it well; more research is needed on its effects and protection methods.
21 citations
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January 2008 in “Talanta” New, cheaper method measures finasteride in tablets accurately and quickly.
May 2025 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” Tofacitinib and methotrexate successfully treated a woman's severe skin, joint, and hair loss issues.
October 2024 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Intravenous corticosteroid therapy is effective for long-term hair regrowth in alopecia areata, and a scoring system helps predict treatment success and relapse.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Higher fluence in hair removal damages hair follicles more, while lower fluence mimics natural hair regression, with long-term IPL treatments effectively reducing hair.
May 2016 in “Mayo Clinic proceedings” A gluten-free diet fixed a man's severe stomach pain and bowel issue related to celiac disease, but not much his hair loss.
June 2022 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” The man was diagnosed with stage III multiple myeloma and treated to improve kidney function.
January 2013 in “Obstetrical & gynecological survey” Most women with hirsutism have normal hormone levels and can be treated with cosmetic methods; obesity and PCOS are common causes, and treatments depend on the underlying issue.
September 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Single-needle radiofrequency is effective and safe for treating facial sebaceous hyperplasia.
November 2023 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” The 595-nm pulsed dye laser effectively reduces symptoms of EFFC with minimal side effects.
6 citations
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September 2020 in “Frontiers in Neurology” Managing myasthenia gravis is crucial and does not worsen primary Sjögren's syndrome.
December 2011 in “InTech eBooks” Systemic corticosteroids can help treat rapidly spreading vitiligo but require more research for safer use.
8 citations
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July 2003 in “Journal of the American Geriatrics Society” Venlafaxine may cause paranoid delusions in some patients.
August 2023 in “The American Journal of Medicine” A young woman with lupus was treated with hydroxychloroquine and prednisone.
December 2019 in “Saintika Medika” A woman with lupus also developed a severe skin condition linked to a genetic factor.
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” An intact skin barrier is crucial to prevent infection in cases of tether-induced tenosynovitis.
18 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine Research” A woman with lupus and severe nerve damage improved with specific treatments.