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July 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Using human fat tissue derived stem cells in micrografts can safely and effectively increase hair density in people with hair loss.
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March 2019 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The letter suggests that a modified fat processing technique may increase regenerative cells but calls for more trials to confirm its effectiveness for skin and hair treatments.
260 citations
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December 2012 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Biology” Wnt signaling is crucial for skin development and health, and its disruption can cause skin diseases.
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July 2002 in “Molecular and cellular biology” Overexpressing Dsg3 in mice skin causes excessive cell growth and abnormal skin development.
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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.
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February 2020 in “Journal of Translational Medicine” Progress has been made in skin and nerve regeneration, but more research is needed to improve methods and ensure safety.
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November 2015 in “Methods in enzymology on CD-ROM/Methods in enzymology” Keratins are important for skin cell health and their problems can cause diseases.
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October 1989 in “Circulation Research” The study explains how minoxidil sulfate causes vasodilation in rabbits by opening potassium channels and inhibiting calcium channels.
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May 2017 in “Medicine” Oral isotretinoin was recommended for a 21-year-old woman with severe acne.
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May 2024 in “npj Regenerative Medicine” Umbilical cord cells may help delay skin aging.
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August 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), a protein-rich extract from a patient's blood, shows promise in improving hair density, thickness, and quality, but the best method of use and number of treatments needed for noticeable results are still unclear.
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November 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” Future research should focus on making bioengineered skin that completely restores all skin functions.
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October 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks” Skin stem cells can help improve skin repair and regeneration.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Versatile Research and Analysis” Air wedge interferometry is a precise, cost-effective way to measure hair thickness.
April 2025 in “Journal of the Association for Research in Otolaryngology” NM2 and RLC phosphorylation are essential for normal inner ear hair cell function.
October 2023 in “Biomedical science and engineering” Innovative methods are reducing animal testing and improving biomedical research.
September 2023 in “International journal of science and healthcare research” Genetic testing is crucial for diagnosing congenital atrichia, a rare condition causing irreversible hair loss.
August 2020 in “Textile research journal” The model helps understand how wool fiber structure affects its strength and flexibility.
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29 citations
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March 2008 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The Cross-section Trichometer is a new tool that can measure hair quantity and detect hair loss and growth.
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July 2019 in “Atlas of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics” Tissue expansion for head and neck reconstruction has good blood supply and doesn't need capsule removal, but expect temporary hair loss with normal growth resuming after 6-8 months.
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July 2008 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The Cross-section Trichometer is a promising tool for measuring hair characteristics without cutting the hair and may have various clinical uses.
218 citations
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May 2014 in “Experimental Dermatology” Skin fat cells help with skin balance, hair growth, and healing wounds.
49 citations
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March 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Skin fat plays a key role in immune defense and healing beyond just storing energy.
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January 2019 in “Journal of Translational Medicine” Macrophages are essential for successful skin growth in reconstructive surgery.
26 citations
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March 1986 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Scalp hair grows at 0.37 mm/day, forearm hair at 0.18 mm/day, and thigh hair at 0.30 mm/day, with no significant differences found in people with certain hair conditions.
24 citations
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January 2001 in “Dermatologic clinics” Hormonal therapy is a treatment option for acne, the only medical treatment for hirsutism, and the most promising for androgenetic alopecia.
19 citations
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July 1993 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Dermal-epidermal interactions are crucial for hair growth and maintenance.
16 citations
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January 2011 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” The study found that expanded skin regenerates similarly to normal skin, with 77 genes playing a role in the process.
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May 2025 in “Animal Bioscience” Four genes affect hair follicle density in goats.