32 citations
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April 2006 in “The Journal of Urology” Using finasteride with TIP extends time off period for prostate cancer patients.
4 citations
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October 2020 in “JAAD Case Reports” Platelet-rich plasma may improve vitiligo treatment when used with phototherapy.
21 citations
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January 2019 in “Experimental dermatology” Light therapy using helium-neon lasers can help restore skin color in vitiligo by promoting skin cell growth and movement.
May 2022 in “Annals of Oncology” Photobiomodulation therapy may speed up hair regrowth after chemotherapy in the short term.
5 citations
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July 2019 in “Photodiagnosis and photodynamic therapy” Using tacalcitol ointment with photodynamic therapy may effectively treat follicular mucinosis with scalp hair loss.
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May 1992 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Some alternative vitiligo treatments show promise, but none are as effective as psoralens and UVA.
April 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Light-based treatment, Photobiomodulation, shows promise for non-invasive skin therapy with few side effects.
August 2010 in “The Journal of Dermatology” The document concludes that low-dose acne treatment is most suitable for moderate acne, with high patient satisfaction and low relapse rates.
2 citations
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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.
June 2009 in “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” A woman was diagnosed with porphyria cutanea tarda and improved with phlebotomy and lifestyle changes.
2 citations
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August 2016 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Photodynamic therapy can remove nonpigmented hair in mice and might work for humans.
June 2023 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Pentoxifylline effectively improves pretibial pruritic papular dermatitis.
January 2024 in “Defence life science journal” Light therapy can help heal soft tissue injuries and reduce pain and inflammation.
April 2017 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride before TURP reduces blood loss and improves early postoperative quality of life.
65 citations
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November 2008 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Phototherapy is effective and well-tolerated for treating childhood psoriasis and pityriasis lichenoides chronica.
7 citations
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September 2021 in “Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy” Olorofim effectively treats fungal skin infections.
February 2024 in “Neurophotonics” Light therapy on the brain shows promise for treating brain diseases and improving brain function.
May 2022 in “Dermatologic therapy” Combining PRP with follicular transplantation improves vitiligo treatment better than follicular transplantation alone.
14 citations
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August 2017 in “International Journal of Immunopathology and Pharmacology” Photodynamic therapy improved skin issues from sorafenib when other treatments failed.
October 2022 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Negative Results” Photobiomodulation therapy shows promise in treating various health conditions by using specific light wavelengths.
10 citations
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January 2010 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Light therapy can effectively treat vitiligo and hair loss caused by a specific medication.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “International journal of trichology” Diphenylcyclopropenone (DPCP) effectively treated both alopecia areata and verruca vulgaris.
5 citations
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March 2023 in “PubMed” Advanced therapy medicinal products show promise for vitiligo treatment with fewer side effects, but affordability is a challenge.
Laser therapy is effective for treating vascular lesions with the right light settings and trained professionals.
3 citations
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March 2013 in “QScience Connect” Photodynamic therapy with methylene blue and a laser effectively destroys hair follicles better than traditional laser hair removal.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Povidone-iodine nail solution effectively treats nail infections caused by chemotherapy.
8 citations
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January 1977 in “Acta Haematologica” The treatment was effective for advanced non-Hodgkin's lymphomas.
November 2024 in “Fizioterapevt (Physiotherapist)” High-intensity phototechnology, especially with other treatments, effectively improves quality of life for diffuse alopecia patients.
April 2024 in “Al-Azhar International Medical Journal /Al-Azhar International Medical Journal” Combining either fractional CO2 laser or microneedling with 5-FU is more effective for treating vitiligo.
April 2024 in “Al-Azhar International Medical Journal /Al-Azhar International Medical Journal” Combining fractional CO2 laser or microneedling with 5-FU is more effective and safer for treating vitiligo.