6 citations
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May 2009 in “Cell transplantation” Green tea component EGCG helps keep rat skin grafts viable longer.
5 citations
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March 1985 in “Head & Neck Surgery” Combining scalp reduction and hair transplants improves coverage and appearance for male baldness.
2 citations
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November 2018 in “Cell Stem Cell” The research found a new way to heal chronic skin ulcers by turning certain cells into skin tissue using specific factors.
December 2024 in “Archives of Clinical & Experimental Dermatology” Combining stem cells with minoxidil improves hair growth more than minoxidil alone.
June 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Herpes gestationis is linked to certain antigens, atopic eczema affects T cell populations and may be eased by breastfeeding, higher doses of anti-androgen treatment can improve androgenic alopecia, topical minoxidil increases hair thickness, long-term methotrexate therapy can cause liver fibrosis in psoriasis patients, and Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus patients aren't at higher risk for autoimmune disorders.
June 2018 in “Advances in Cosmetic Surgery” Hair loss caused by genetics and hormones; more research needed for treatments.
18 citations
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September 2013 in “Technology” The study introduced a new imaging technology to track skin healing and bone marrow cell activity over time.
59 citations
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September 2008 in “Experimental dermatology” Both mouse and rat models are effective for testing alopecia areata treatments.
24 citations
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October 2007 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Surgical excision with natural healing effectively treats acne keloidalis nuchae without recurrence.
76 citations
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December 2018 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma may help in skin and hair treatments, and with muscle and joint healing, but more research is needed to fully understand its benefits and limitations.
262 citations
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May 2017 in “Nanomedicine” New nanofiber technology improves wound healing by supporting cell growth and delivering treatments directly to the wound.
184 citations
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December 2018 in “Nature Communications” Researchers created human hair follicles using a new method that could help treat hair loss.
131 citations
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November 1998 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Skin grafts on mice can cause an immune response leading to hair loss, useful for studying human hair loss conditions.
49 citations
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August 2016 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Micro-needling effectively improves wrinkles, scars, and hair growth, but proper technique and safety are important.
41 citations
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December 2017 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is a safe and effective treatment for common hair loss, but more research is needed to find the best power and wavelength for treatment.
38 citations
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February 2016 in “Surgery Journal” Facial plastic surgery has evolved to focus on less invasive techniques and innovative technologies for cosmetic and reconstructive procedures.
36 citations
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March 2011 in “Nature Communications” Cells from a skin condition can create new hair follicles and similar growths in mice, and a specific treatment can reduce these effects.
27 citations
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August 2006 in “Laboratory Investigation” SCF and ET-1 together significantly increase skin pigmentation and melanin production.
23 citations
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June 2015 in “Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” Wnt1a helps keep cells that can grow hair effective for potential hair loss treatments.
21 citations
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February 2017 in “Dermatologic surgery” Different techniques for vitiligo treatment work similarly well, with some better for specific body areas.
20 citations
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March 2006 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Minoxidil and finasteride can help with hair loss, but more research is needed to improve treatments for certain types of hair loss.
19 citations
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August 2019 in “Seminars in Plastic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma is beneficial in various plastic surgery applications, but more research is needed to standardize its use.
19 citations
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January 2017 in “Stem Cells International” Adipose-derived stem cells show promise in treating skin conditions like vitiligo, alopecia, and nonhealing wounds.
17 citations
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December 2014 in “Cell Stem Cell” Intravital imaging helps us better understand stem cells in their natural environment and could improve knowledge of organ regeneration and cancer development.
16 citations
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March 2018 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open” Early surgical treatment for severe facial injuries from high-energy impacts leads to better recovery.
10 citations
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July 2017 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” Hair thickness decreases from the upper to lower areas of the back of the head, affecting hair transplant results.
7 citations
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August 2015 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Scalp-to-scalp skin grafts quickly heal and hide well under regrown hair, making them good for repairing large scalp defects.
6 citations
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February 2013 in “Journal of Visualized Experiments” The method quickly analyzes hair growth genes and shows that blocking Smo in skin cells stops hair growth.
4 citations
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September 2020 in “Annals of Translational Medicine” Concentrated nanofat helps mice grow hair by activating skin cells and may be used to treat hair loss.
3 citations
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August 2002 in “Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery” Hair transplantation, especially follicular unit micrografting, was the top treatment for male pattern baldness, with a focus on natural results and ongoing improvements in both surgical and medical management.