January 2018 in “Refubium (Universitätsbibliothek der Freien Universität Berlin)” Nanocrystals and nanoparticles can enhance drug delivery for skin applications by improving solubility and dissolution rates.
February 2017 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” Skin needling is a safe, effective, and affordable treatment for various skin issues and enhances other aesthetic procedures.
January 2007 in “Dermatologic Surgery” A new scalp surgery technique leads to significantly thinner scars.
January 1980 in “中国科学A辑(英文版)” The protein structures in the hair and tendon were preserved, but their molecular arrangements changed.
August 2023 in “Journal of Student Research” Human hair keratin mixed with rubber slightly improves its strength and biodegradability.
October 2020 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” Hair and scalp disorders are common in children and require early treatment due to their effect on physical and mental development.
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July 2003 in “ACM Transactions on Graphics” Researchers developed a new model for more realistic computer graphics rendering of hair by considering how light scatters on hair fibers.
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May 2002 in “PubMed” Overexpressing COX-2 in mice skin reduces skin tumor development.
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August 2017 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Microneedling is promising for treating various skin issues but needs more research to confirm its effectiveness and safety.
Researchers developed a new model for more realistic computer graphics of hair by considering how light scatters on hair fibers.
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April 2002 in “Urology” Selenium and vitamin E supplements have mixed effects on prostate cancer risk and may not be beneficial for everyone.
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January 2003 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Bombax ceiba stem bark extracts can lower blood pressure, but high doses can be toxic and lethal.
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April 2006 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The Trichoscan system was found to be inaccurate for measuring hair growth, needing better software to be useful.
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October 1996 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Certain hormone treatments can improve acne and related conditions in women.
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February 1998 in “Journal of Anatomy” Fibre optic confocal imaging can visualize skin layers, blood vessels, and nerves in live mice.
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June 2014 in “Seminars in Immunology” Future research on ectodysplasin should explore its role in diseases, stem cells, and evolution, and continue developing treatments for genetic disorders like hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia.
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March 2017 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Platelet-rich plasma treatment for non-scarring hair loss shows mixed results and needs more research.
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January 2015 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Platelet-rich plasma might help with skin aging, ulcers, and hair loss, but more research is needed to prove its effectiveness and safety.
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January 2006 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” Tumescent liposuction is safe and effective for different cosmetic surgeries if done within recommended limits.
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February 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Scalp biopsies from dermatomyositis patients show chronic hair loss without scarring, with mucin and blood vessel changes being very common.
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July 2010 in “Experimental Dermatology” A new mutation in the HR gene causes hair loss in a specific family.
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April 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A specific mutation in PA-PLA1α causes abnormal hair growth.
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April 1990 in “PubMed” Minoxidil helps hair growth by prolonging cell division in skin cells.
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March 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Some thymic peptides can increase human hair growth, while others may inhibit it.
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July 2022 in “Biomedical Signal Processing and Control” The new hair removal algorithm for skin images works better for detecting and fixing hair, improving melanoma diagnosis.
6 citations
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July 2017 in “Plastic surgical nursing : official journal of the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgical Nurses” Microneedling is effective for skin rejuvenation and various skin issues, but more research is needed to confirm its safety and effectiveness.
6 citations
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January 2013 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Researchers found a new genetic mutation causing a rare hair loss condition in the first Japanese child studied.
6 citations
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January 2007 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Gray hair regained color after thyroid hormone treatment.
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April 2013 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Research” Banana plant extract effectively kills worms.
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April 2011 in “International Journal of Radiation Biology” Radiation significantly slows down wound healing in mice.