1 citations
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January 2023 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” Combining subcision, PRP, and microneedling effectively treats acne scars with minimal side effects.
7 citations
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March 2023 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Ablative fractional laser treatment nearly matches the gene reduction effects of topical vismodegib in skin cancer.
19 citations
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July 2018 in “ACS biomaterials science & engineering” Bleaching and combing damage hair's surface and mechanical properties.
2 citations
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August 2011 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Small micropunches for hair transplants can increase density but may cause more bleeding and longer healing.
7 citations
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June 2009 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Basement membrane changes in lichen planopilaris cause scarring and permanent hair loss.
13 citations
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June 2012 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Severe scars need a mix of treatments for best results.
June 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery”
3 citations
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August 2024 Deep skin fibroblasts help recruit immune cells for better wound healing.
16 citations
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December 2022 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery” AFL is safe and effective for topical drug delivery but needs larger studies and cheaper devices for wider use.
17 citations
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January 2011 in “Skin Research and Technology” Hair from people with seborrheic dermatitis is thicker scaled, more damaged, and thinner than healthy hair, and atomic force microscopy can help monitor the condition.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Fractional photothermolysis helps wounds heal with minimal scarring.
49 citations
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August 2007 in “Dermatologic surgery” New treatments for acne scars are safer and more effective because we understand the causes better.
March 2007 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Hair with more melanin resists weather damage better.
11 citations
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November 2005 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A man's crushed thumb caused unusual horizontal nail ridges on all fingers of one hand.
19 citations
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August 2008 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Bald areas have lower cell growth, more DNA damage, and increased cell death.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Subcision is the most efficient, cost-effective, and safest treatment for post-acne boxcar scarring in skin of color.
Microneedling is an effective way to treat hair loss from androgenetic alopecia.
24 citations
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January 2016 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Erbium glass laser treatment may help with skin remodeling, reduce inflammation, and improve skin cell maturation.
18 citations
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February 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” Combining different treatments often works best for acne scars, but see a dermatologist first.
October 2021 in “Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations (Universidade de São Paulo)” The active ingredient improves the strength of damaged hair fibers.
3 citations
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January 2021 in “Wear” Hair's resistance to wear varies by ethnicity and treatment, with less wear indicating stronger hair.
2 citations
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January 2023 in “Biomedicines” The treatment combining laser and fetal fibroblasts effectively reduces scarring.
May 2023 in “Elsevier eBooks” Scalp micropigmentation is a safe way to hide hair loss and scalp scars by tattooing tiny dots that look like hair follicles.
4 citations
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January 2000 Piedraia hortae fungi dissolve both the outer and inner layers of hair.
May 2025 in “Drug Delivery and Translational Research” 19 citations
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July 2022 in “PNAS Nexus” Similar treatments might work for different types of scarring hair loss.
43 citations
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September 2001 in “Scanning” Hair treatments like bleaching increase friction by exposing tiny pores on the hair surface.
4 citations
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June 1988 in “The American journal of cosmetic surgery” The technique removes pitted scars by replacing them with skin from behind the ear and then smoothing the area after a few weeks.
January 2001 in “Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology” Micrografts can grow natural hair and most patients are satisfied, but some need multiple procedures.
April 2024 in “Dermatology Reports” Eyebrow microblading has aesthetic benefits but needs better public education and stricter regulations due to safety concerns.