Handbook of Integrative Dermatology

Lio, Peter A.; Patel, Toral; Peters, Neill T.; Kasprowicz, Sarah

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-17816-5

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“…Our results were similar to Jimenez et al 1 results, after using different models of HairMax Laser Comb for 26 weeks in four clinical trials in both males and females with different parameters and session's time, reported that were increases in hair counts.…”

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Results of low‐level laser therapy in the treatment of hair growth: An Egyptian experience

Nassar

Attallah

Amer

2021

Dermatologic Therapy

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Recently, low level laser therapy was evaluated as an effective stimulating hair growth. Hair loss is the most common complaint in dermatology (specially females). It causes a significant psychosocial distress and decreased quality of life in affected patients and exists in different types, but the most common types are androgenetic alopecia and telogen effluvium (TE). Although there are many treatments with highest levels of medical evidence, but patients who exhibit intolerance or poor response to these treatments need additional treatment modalities. To evaluate the efficacy and safety low level laser therapy for female pattern hair loss (FPHL) and TE. A prospective interventional study included 20 female patients, 13 were diagnosed as FPHL, and 7 were diagnosed TE. Patients received two sessions per week with Hair Growth System (TOPHAT655) a bicycle‐helmet type device. Treatment session of 20 minutes for 16 successive weeks (total of 32 treatments) with follow‐up. Patients were evaluated by software‐analyzed trichoscopic images, as the primary endpoint was the percent increase in hair counts from baseline to post‐treatment. Global photography and patient satisfaction were determined as a secondary end point. Twenty patients completed the study (13 FPHL, 7 TE). FPHL patients baseline hair counts were 222.3 ± 33.5 (N = 13), in TE patients baseline hair counts were 271.2 ± 39.0 (N = 7). Post‐treatment hair counts were 255.3 ± 30.4 (N = 13) In FPHL patients (P = .007), and 294.2 ± 38.1 (N = 7) in TE patients (P = .143). Low level laser therapy of the scalp at 655 nm significantly improved hair counts in FPHL, and there is no significance difference in TE patients with no serious adverse events. Additional studies should be considered to determine the long‐term effects of low‐level laser therapy treatment on hair growth and maintenance, and to optimize laser modality.

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“…Hair loss is the most common complaint in dermatology, and it can cause significant psychosocial distress decreased quality of life in affected patients 1 …”

Section: Introductionmentioning

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Results of low‐level laser therapy in the treatment of hair growth: An Egyptian experience

Nassar

Attallah

Amer

2021

Dermatologic Therapy

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“…2 Epidemiological findings on pruritus are scarce. 3 The prevalence of pruritus has varied in different studies. 3 In a recent retrospective study among patients with chronic pruritus, 35.6% of them had an underlying systemic disease and in 7.6% the cause was unknown, while the rest of the patients had a skin disease.…”

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“…3 The prevalence of pruritus has varied in different studies. 3 In a recent retrospective study among patients with chronic pruritus, 35.6% of them had an underlying systemic disease and in 7.6% the cause was unknown, while the rest of the patients had a skin disease. 4 Demographic characteristics such as age, gender, and other factors may increase the risk of pruritus.…”

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“…10,[12][13][14][15][16] The clinical course and prognosis of patients with pruritus usually depend on the underlying disease. 3 Several medications have been recommended for the treatment or management of chronic pruritus, [17][18][19] but according to the literature, some patients with chronic pruritus, especially if the cause is unknown, were resistant to conventional medicine. 11 Moreover, evidence has shown that those who suffered from dermatologic conditions associated with pruritus, have tended to use complementary medications such as herbal and natural remedies.…”

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Complementary and integrative remedies in the treatment of chronic pruritus: A review of clinical trials

Parvizi

Salami

Jazani

et al. 2022

J of Cosmetic Dermatology

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Background: Chronic pruritus is one of the most common conditions in dermatology and a common manifestation in many systemic diseases. Since the etiology of chronic pruritus remains somewhat unknown, hence, conventional medications may not always show a good therapeutic response. This finding has led both investigators and patients to use herbal and complementary remedies for its treatment. The aim of this study was to review clinical trials in which herbal and complementary medicine was used in the control and treatment of chronic pruritus. Materials and methods:In this study, we reviewed related articles in this domain, from 2000 to 2020. The search involved electronic databases including PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Cochrane, Google Scholar, and SID databases using the keywords "pruritus," "itch," "herb," "complementary medicine," "traditional medicine," "integrative medicine," and their related MeSH terms. Finally, we extracted the pertinent information from these articles and summarized the results. Results:The findings of this study showed that 17 clinical trials have been conducted till date in order to evaluate the efficacy of herbal remedies and complementary medicines in the treatment of chronic pruritus. Herbal remedies including turmeric, Fumaria parviflora, Avena sativa, capsaicin, sweet almond oil, peppermint oil, violet oil, vinegar, as well as manual therapies including aromatherapy, auricular acupressure, and acupuncture, were significantly effective in the treatment of chronic pruritus. Conclusion:There are only a few studies published on the therapeutic efficacy of herbal remedies and complementary medicine in the treatment of chronic pruritus. Some have shown promising results. Therefore, more evidence-based studies are needed in order to determine if herbal remedies and complementary medicine could be an effective alternative or adjuvant treatment modality in chronic pruritus.

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Handbook of Integrative Dermatology

Cited by 2 publications

References 98 publications

Results of low‐level laser therapy in the treatment of hair growth: An Egyptian experience

Results of low‐level laser therapy in the treatment of hair growth: An Egyptian experience

Complementary and integrative remedies in the treatment of chronic pruritus: A review of clinical trials

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