47 citations
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August 2000 in “Endocrine Reviews” The document concludes that more research is needed to understand excessive hair growth in women with normal hormone levels and regular ovulation.
35 citations
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April 2006 in “Ocular Surface” Cosmetics and procedures can cause eye issues, from mild discomfort to serious conditions, due to allergies, toxins, or poor care.
32 citations
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January 2010 in “Dermatology” Combining laser hair removal with topical eflornithine is recommended for better results in treating unwanted facial hair.
30 citations
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April 2002 in “Archives of Dermatology” Finasteride can cause one-sided breast enlargement, which disappears after stopping the drug.
27 citations
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December 2001 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Different hair removal methods have pros and cons, and more evidence is needed to prove laser treatments work.
26 citations
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The long-pulsed alexandrite laser is effective for hair reduction, particularly for light-skinned individuals with dark hair, but caution is needed for darker skin.
25 citations
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June 2015 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Microneedling helps increase the absorption of a melanin product into hair follicles, which may improve laser hair removal effectiveness.
23 citations
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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.
22 citations
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June 2002 in “Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery” Laser hair removal works well for people with dark hair and light skin, but it's less effective for light hair or dark skin; improvements are expected.
21 citations
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April 2019 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” The document concludes that stopping shaving or removing affected hair can alleviate Pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB).
20 citations
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December 2016 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Men prefer less invasive cosmetic procedures and need different treatment approaches than women.
20 citations
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April 1999 in “British journal of plastic surgery” Ruby laser hair removal significantly reduces hair density.
19 citations
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October 2019 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Dermoscopy now helps diagnose various skin, hair, and nail issues, improving patient care and treatment understanding.
19 citations
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September 2015 in “Therapeutic Delivery” Active transdermal technologies in cosmetics help deliver skin treatments effectively, but their safety and effectiveness depend on skin type and treatment choice.
15 citations
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March 2020 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” PRP is effective for improving the appearance around the eyes.
15 citations
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February 2008 in “Annals of plastic surgery” Most patients were satisfied with diode laser hair removal and experienced no long-term side effects.
14 citations
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May 2011 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Laser hair removal is effective for dark hair but needs improvement for nonpigmented or fine hairs.
11 citations
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August 2020 in “Dermatologic therapy” The document concludes that mesotherapy can be effective for skin and hair treatments, but more research is needed to confirm its safety and effectiveness.
9 citations
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July 2022 in “Dermatology and Therapy” The laser treatment effectively and safely improved keratosis pilaris.
9 citations
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November 2000 in “Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering/Proceedings of SPIE” Dyeing hair can help target and destroy hair follicles selectively.
7 citations
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March 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Home-use lasers and IPL devices are unlikely to directly cause paradoxical hair growth; it may be linked to inflammation or hormonal issues.
7 citations
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April 2011 in “Expert review of dermatology” The document concludes that patients with skin of color need specialized dermatological care and education to manage unique skin conditions effectively.
4 citations
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June 2025 in “Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews” No treatment is clearly better for central serous chorioretinopathy, and more research is needed.
3 citations
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September 2021 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine” Early diagnosis of Keratosis pilaris atrophicans faciei can lead to better, personalized treatments.
2 citations
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June 2013 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” The hot-wire hair removal device is no better than shaving.
1 citations
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January 2018 in “Recent clinical techniques, results, and research in wounds” Using developmental signaling pathways could improve adult wound healing by mimicking scarless embryonic healing.
July 2026 in “International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science” Current treatments for keratosis pilaris provide temporary relief, but more research is needed for better solutions.
March 2026 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Autologous cell-based therapies, especially SVF, effectively and safely improve atrophic acne scars.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” Metformin may improve acanthosis nigricans by reducing insulin resistance.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” Microneedling may improve melasma treatment by boosting topical therapy effectiveness.