January 2016 in “Hematology & Transfusion International Journal” Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections can improve hair count, thickness, and strength in people with androgenic alopecia.
46 citations
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July 2015 in “Wound repair and regeneration” Keloid scars may form due to changes in skin cell characteristics and specific protein signaling.
17 citations
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January 2024 in “Burns & Trauma” miR-26b-5p in macrophage exosomes helps keloids grow.
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July 2022 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Four specific genes are linked to keloid formation and could be potential treatment targets.
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October 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Proinflammatory fibroblasts and vascular endothelial cells are key in keloid development.
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February 2024 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” Keloids on the penis are rare, often triggered by circumcision, and rarely recur after surgery.
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August 2019 in “JAAD Case Reports” Temporary hair loss can occur after 5-fluorouracil treatment for keloids.
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January 2010 in “PubMed” We lack effective keloid treatments because their causes are not well understood.
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November 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” 1 citations
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January 2025 in “Burns & Trauma” Targeting Midkine can help reduce pain and itching in keloids.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Spontaneous keloids may be linked to nephrogenic systemic fibrosis in dialysis patients.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Keloid fibroblasts cause itch and pain by releasing more histamine.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Schwann cell and M2 macrophage interactions contribute to keloid growth by increasing matrix deposition.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Genomics” Three genes, BMP4, POSTN, and WNT5A, may help treat keloids.
May 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Blocking the HEDGEHOG-GLI1 pathway can reduce keloid growth and may be a potential treatment.
January 2019 in “Paëmi Sino” Women with keloid scars often have acne and hair loss, especially those with "true" keloids, indicating a possible hormonal imbalance.
August 2025 in “Scientific Reports” Itchy keloids on the chest are linked to more nerve fibers and substance P.
October 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Using lidocaine before keloid injections makes the treatment more comfortable for patients.
April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Keloids are strongly linked to atopic dermatitis and other health issues.
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June 2024 in “Cureus” 9 citations
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November 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”
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January 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” Botulinum toxin shows promise for various skin conditions but requires more research for confirmation and standardized use.
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August 1998 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Retinoids help manage skin conditions in black individuals.
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May 2010 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” AKN might be a skin marker for metabolic syndrome.
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October 2003 in “Dermatologic clinics” Laser therapy on darker skin has higher risks and needs expert handling.
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April 2019 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” The document concludes that stopping shaving or removing affected hair can alleviate Pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB).
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April 1989 in “Clinics in Dermatology” The argon gas-based cryotherapy effectively reduced keloid scars but caused some hypopigmentation and had a recurrence rate, especially in Afro-American patients.
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October 2007 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Alopecia in Burkina Faso mostly affects young people, often students, with common causes being tinea and alopecia areata.
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January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Burn scars heal abnormally and more research is needed to find better treatments.
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July 1976 in “JAMA” Black patients have unique skin conditions that require specific knowledge for proper treatment.