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September 2007 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Radiofrequency devices effectively tighten skin without surgery.
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November 2014 in “Science” Skin grafting and wound treatment have improved, but we need more research to better understand wound healing and create more effective treatments.
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December 1984 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Monilethrix hair issues are due to problems in the hair's internodes.
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October 2017 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Men are increasingly using energy-based skin treatments for workplace success, with lasers and other devices effectively improving skin and body appearance.
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December 2011 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Deleting MED1 in skin cells causes hair loss and skin changes.
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May 2021 in “Applied Materials Today” New nano composite helps reduce scars and regrow hair during burn wound healing.
January 2024 in “Dermatologic therapy” AKN is a chronic scalp condition in African-descended males, treated with topicals, antibiotics, steroids, and sometimes surgery or laser.
January 2014 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” Laser and light treatments show promise for hair growth but need more research.
December 2023 in “Medical Times” The MEST method increases cell yield and volume for regenerative medicine but needs more testing.
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November 2010 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” New laser therapies are effective for skin damage, hair removal, and fat reduction.
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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.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” New hair loss treatment using marine collagen and dissolvable needles improves hair growth.
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April 2019 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Laser and minoxidil combo promotes better hair growth than minoxidil alone, safely.
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June 2010 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery” Complete removal of scalp tumors is crucial, but malignant cases may recur or metastasize, requiring a multidisciplinary approach and close follow-up.
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November 2023 in “Molecules” Smart microneedles can deliver drugs painlessly and accurately for diseases like diabetes and tumors.
January 2025 in “RSC Pharmaceutics” Smart microneedles using advanced tech could improve psoriasis treatment.
December 2015 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” QLT0267 stops hair follicle cell growth and movement.
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July 1997 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Laser hair transplantation can be effective but should be limited to small areas and requires more training to ensure safety and effectiveness.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Four botanical extracts were found to quickly attract neutrophils to wounded skin in zebrafish.
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January 2019 in “Advances in Medical Sciences” The combination of azelaic acid, minoxidil, and caffeine significantly increased the survival of skin flaps by affecting certain body channels and nitric oxide levels.
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January 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Improve skin paddle appearance after head and neck reconstruction using tissue expansion, rearrangement, and flaps.
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July 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Dupilumab can both heal and cause hair loss.
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October 2024 in “Advanced Materials” Bioprinting is advancing towards creating personalized tissues and organs, but challenges remain for clinical use.