July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Blood pressure drugs can cause skin lupus, early treatment is key for baby herpes and diabetic foot ulcers, a certain vaccine works against genital herpes and HPV in women, more frequent light therapy helps psoriasis, smoking and drinking can worsen psoriasis, a cream clears up a type of skin cancer, and low iron levels don't cause chronic hair loss.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Various skin conditions can be treated effectively with different methods, such as discontinuing certain drugs, using specific vaccines, applying creams, and changing lifestyle habits like smoking and drinking.
November 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Galea fixation is a safe and effective way to remove bald scalp with minimal scarring and reduced stretch-back.
November 1999 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” The document concludes that there is a need for more research and regulation in dermatology, covering topics like latex allergy in children, the use of botulinum toxin, and treatments for skin conditions.
January 1998 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Lasers are effective and safe for various medical treatments, including cancer, wound healing, and skin conditions.
December 1989 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” New techniques and findings in dermatologic surgery show improved pain management, safer liposuction, better hair transplantation, and effective treatments for skin conditions.
October 1961 in “Archives of Dermatology” Reassurance is important for postpartum hair shedding as it likely won't cause complete baldness.
February 2021 in “Dermatological reviews” Nonablative radiofrequency therapy improves hair density, thickness, and growth rate.
January 2019 in “Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica et Adriatica (Tiskana izd.)” Non-ablative radio frequency can potentially increase hair count in men with androgenetic alopecia, but some may be bothered by the smell during treatment.
June 2018 in “Journal of Clinical Periodontology” Finasteride can cause gum swelling and bleeding, but stopping the drug helps recovery.
December 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Treat pediatric skin issues with accurate diagnosis, multidisciplinary team, and various treatment options.
August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Hair restoration techniques and new cell sources improve hair loss treatments.
February 2009 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” AGA patients have higher rates of metabolic syndrome and carotid atheromatosis, suggesting early screening and prevention is important.
February 2009 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” People with early-onset hair loss have higher risk of heart issues, so early screening is important.
August 1994 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” October 2015 in “CRC Press eBooks” Trichoscopy is a useful tool for examining and monitoring hair and scalp conditions.
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January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” The study concluded that yellow dots are a common and useful sign for diagnosing alopecia areata in dark-skinned individuals and may indicate the severity of the condition.
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March 2018 in “International journal of molecular sciences” The document concludes that the understanding of scar formation is incomplete and current prevention and treatment for hypertrophic scars and keloids are not fully effective.
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August 2002 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” 5% minoxidil works better for hair growth and density, with minor irritation.
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January 2018 in “Bone Research” TGF-β is crucial for tissue repair and can cause diseases if not properly regulated.
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March 2004 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” 5% and 2% minoxidil solutions effectively promote hair growth and reduce hair loss, with 5% being slightly more effective but having more side effects.
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September 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Minoxidil and finasteride treat hair loss in men, while minoxidil treats hair loss in women.
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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.
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January 2015 in “International journal of trichology” Dermatologists need to understand hair products to treat hair and scalp issues better.
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September 2011 in “Journal of Public Policy & Marketing” People who are more materialistic often expect life changes from buying things, leading to more debt and credit misuse.
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August 2018 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Dermal Papilla cells are a promising tool for evaluating hair growth treatments.
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April 2002 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride increases hair weight and count in men with hair loss.
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May 2017 in “Current stem cell research & therapy” Using fat-derived stem cells for hair loss treatment is safe and effective, improving hair growth and patient satisfaction.
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February 2017 in “Dermatologic surgery” VYC-15L is a safe and effective lip filler that lasts up to a year.
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Losing eyelashes or eyebrows can be a sign of many different health problems and needs a careful approach to treat effectively.