July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Some medications can improve skin conditions, while lifestyle factors like smoking and drinking may worsen them; treatments like monoclonal antibodies and imiquimod cream show promise for certain skin diseases.
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August 2019 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Combining light therapy, acid, and microneedling improves hair regrowth in stubborn hair loss cases.
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May 2013 in “JAMA Dermatology” Sunlight exposure improved a patient's skin condition, and there may be a link between a certain disease and skin growths; a leukemia treatment caused changes in hair color and growth.
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January 2011 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Follicular unit transplant successfully repigmented vitiligo patch on upper lip.
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September 2014 in “Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy” Transepidermal drug delivery effectively treated areata alopecia with minimal side effects.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Triptolide effectively and safely reduces actinic keratosis lesions in mice.
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August 2018 in “Medical Journal Armed Forces India/MJAFI” Intense Pulse Light effectively reduces hair growth in faun tail nevus.
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September 2021 in “JAAD case reports” A man with a weakened immune system was diagnosed with a rare skin condition called trichodysplasia spinulosa using skin examination techniques.
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August 2021 in “Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy” Using 5-aminolevulinic acid photodynamic therapy for hair loss didn't increase hair growth but slightly reduced scalp oiliness, and it was safe with mild side effects.
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August 2024 in “Cosmetics” Melasma treatment is difficult, but combination therapies and personalized plans show promise.
May 2026 in “Southeast Asian Journal of Case Report and Review” Individualized homeopathic treatment may help improve vitiligo.
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December 2017 in “Pigment cell & melanoma research” Melasma is now considered a skin aging disorder caused by sun exposure in people with a genetic tendency, which impacts treatment and prevention approaches.
May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” Proactive physical therapy improved mobility, reduced fatigue, and pain in lupus patients.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Blood pressure drugs can cause skin lupus, but it improves after stopping the drug. The glycoprotein D vaccine works against genital herpes in some women, and the HPV-16 vaccine reduces HPV-16 infection and related diseases. More frequent light therapy clears psoriasis faster. A cream called imiquimod effectively treats a type of skin cancer. Iron supplements don't necessarily help with chronic hair loss in women.
December 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine of Kazakhstan” Vitiligo treatments include JAK inhibitors, UVB phototherapy, and dietary changes, with emotional support being important.
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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.
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September 2023 in “Meditsinskiy sovet = Medical Council” Combining NB-UVB 311 nm therapy with standard treatment improves hair regrowth in children with alopecia areata and atopic dermatitis.
June 2023 in “Pediatric investigation” A boy's scalp infection, usually found on the body, was effectively treated with antifungal cream.
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January 2013 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Transplanting body hair helped repigment and treat a man's vitiligo.
August 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Upadacitinib and narrowband UVB effectively treated a child's vitiligo and alopecia areata.
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August 2013 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine” 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 helps melanocyte precursors from hair follicles grow and produce melanin, aiding vitiligo treatment understanding.
May 2022 in “Dermatologic therapy” Combining PRP with follicular transplantation improves vitiligo treatment better than follicular transplantation alone.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Narrowband Ultraviolet B treatment can significantly reduce anxiety in psoriasis patients, but it doesn't significantly affect depression.
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December 2015 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” Narrowband UVB therapy significantly improved a child's rare skin condition.
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March 2012 in “Photodermatology Photoimmunology & Photomedicine” Photodynamic therapy successfully treated a difficult scalp condition causing hair loss.
New treatments for skin diseases in 1979 showed promising results with fewer side effects.
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.
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July 2009 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” A 66-year-old woman with skin lesions and other symptoms improved after treatment for porphyria cutanea tarda.
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January 2005 in “Pediatric Dermatology” An 8-year-old girl with vitiligo developed extra hair growth on her knee after using tacrolimus ointment.
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January 2014 in “JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH” Oral minipulse therapy effectively treated bullous lichen planus in a 35-year-old woman.