September 2016 in “Princeton University Press eBooks” The document concludes that understanding health requires considering evolutionary perspectives on reproductive fitness, and recognizing the complexity of factors like diet, testosterone, and sexual orientation.
September 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Some aggressive scalp cancers are hard to treat and can be deadly, even when removed with specialized surgery.
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November 2018 in “Physiological Reviews” The document concludes that better targeted treatments are needed for wound healing, and single-cell technologies may improve cell-based therapies.
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January 2009 in “Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America” Successful hair transplant surgery depends on careful patient selection, proper surgical plan and technique, and attentive aftercare.
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April 2019 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America” Transgender patients need proper skin care, especially when undergoing hormone treatments, to manage issues like acne and hair loss.
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February 2007 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Hair transplantation techniques have improved over 12 years, with follicular unit grafting providing more natural results and potential future advances in automation and genetics.
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January 2017 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Skin symptoms without a medical cause often reflect psychological stress and are influenced by culture, requiring a team approach for treatment.
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January 2025 in “BIO Integration” Combining ultrasound and microneedles improves drug delivery through the skin.
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May 2015 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The Sacred Heart Bilobed Flap is a surgical method for repairing small scalp defects with local flaps, relying on scalp elasticity and hair regrowth to hide any imperfections.
October 2024 in “TURKDERM” Hair transplantation can lead to rare scalp complications, requiring careful follow-up and treatment.
May 2024 in “Journal of Education, Health and Sport” Current treatments for folliculitis decalvans include antibiotics, isotretinoin, and potential new therapies like botulinum toxin A and PRP.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Differences in growth factors in platelet-rich plasma therapy for hair loss can vary between patients and can be influenced by the devices used, possibly leading to inconsistent results.
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June 2005 in “Aaps Pharmscitech” Lecithin organogels could be good for applying drugs to the skin because they are stable, safe, and can improve drug absorption.
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January 2023 in “Biomaterials Science” PLGA-based microneedles are promising for safe and effective skin delivery of drugs and vaccines.
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July 2019 in “Nature Communications” Par3 protein is essential for skin cell balance and stability.
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January 2012 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Hydrogen peroxide and monoethanolamine in hair dye can cause dermatitis and hair loss.
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October 2021 in “PLoS ONE” Newborn skin is uniquely prepared to adapt to new environments compared to adult skin.
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February 2013 in “Central European Journal of Biology” Melanocytes are diverse cells important for pigmentation and skin health, influenced by genetics and environment.
October 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Targeting specific cell interactions may help treat skin fibrosis.
PlacMA hydrogels from human placenta are versatile and useful for cell culture and tissue engineering.
December 2011 in “Drug Research” The document shows the state of pharmaceutical patents as of 1999, focusing on treatments for various diseases.
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July 2011 in “Springer eBooks” Carboxytherapy can improve skin conditions with few side effects, but results may vary and are not guaranteed.
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October 2018 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Low-level laser therapy using near-infrared light may help heart conditions and promote healing by releasing nitric oxide.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Medical Technology” Keratinocyte stem cells are crucial for skin renewal and have potential in wound healing and tissue regeneration.
January 2026 in “Nano-Micro Letters” 4D scaffolds made with melt electrowriting can change shape for use in medicine.
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October 2007 in “European Journal of Epidemiology” The Rotterdam Study investigates diseases in older adults and has produced many research findings.
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February 2007 in “Nature” The document concludes that skin stem cells are important for hair growth and wound healing, and could be used in regenerative medicine.
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June 2003 in “Endocrine reviews” Male hormones may play a role in the development of heart disease, and more research is needed to understand their effects.
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March 2005 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Testosterone therapy improves physical function, strength, and body composition in older men with low testosterone levels.
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August 2014 in “Nature Biotechnology” Changing the environment around stem cells could help tissue repair, but it's hard to be precise and avoid side effects.