November 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Regenerative medicine is effective and safe for treating vitiligo.
August 2024 in “Nihon Ika Daigaku Igakkai Zasshi” The study made scar tissue transparent to better understand its structure.
2 citations
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October 2015 in “Human Gene Therapy” The congress highlighted new gene therapy techniques and cell transplantation methods for treating diseases.
15 citations
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May 2015 in “Photomedicine and Laser Surgery” Low-Level Laser Therapy may help with flap survival and burn scar healing, but not with venous ulcers or hair loss, and more research is needed.
271 citations
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May 2019 in “Cells” The secretome from mesenchymal stem cells is a promising treatment that may repair tissue and avoid side effects of stem cell transplantation.
39 citations
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April 2015 in “Regeneration” Lizards can regrow their tails, and studying this process helps understand scar-free healing and limb regeneration.
15 citations
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October 2003 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplantation combined give best results for hair loss.
2 citations
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September 2019 in “Romanian Journal of Pediatrics” Fetal skin can heal without scarring, offering insights for new scar-reducing treatments.
129 citations
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May 2015 in “Cell Stem Cell” Different types of stem cells exist within individual skin layers, and they can adapt to damage, transplantation, or tumor growth. These cells are regulated by their environment and genetic factors. Tumor growth is driven by expanding, genetically altered cells, not long-lived mutant stem cells. There's evidence of cancer stem cells in skin tumors. Other cells, bacteria, and genetic factors help maintain balance and contribute to disease progression. A method for growing mini organs from single cells has been developed.
1 citations
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January 2014 in “Archives of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” The FUE technique is effective for Asian female hairline restoration with benefits like no scar and short recovery time.
1 citations
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April 1995 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” The Mercedes incision is a new hair restoration technique that creates a more natural look and has a high success rate.
37 citations
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August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Facial hair restoration is generally successful and satisfying for patients when done with quality techniques and realistic expectations.
12 citations
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September 2012 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Adding de-epithelialization to the follicular isolation technique improves hair transplant results for eyebrows and eyelashes.
December 2015 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Double trichophytic closure effectively repairs thin scalp scars, reducing financial burden.
15 citations
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September 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international” The "open punch" technique for hair transplantation can help reduce damage to hair grafts and may be especially useful for beginners and in cases with curly hair.
February 2025 in “Jurnal Kedokteran Brawijaya” Autologous skin cell transplantation speeds up healing and xenografts improve skin color in burn care.
4 citations
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June 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The new A-design punch for hair restoration surgery may lead to smaller scars compared to other types.
20 citations
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February 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Micropigmentation effectively hides scalp scars with few complications.
31 citations
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November 2013 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The ARTAS robotic system for hair restoration is efficient with fewer cuts than manual methods, but it's limited to certain hair types and can still leave scars.
1 citations
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March 2023 in “Aggregate” A new hydrogel with micronized amnion helps achieve better, scar-free skin healing.
1 citations
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February 2012 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” UBM helps hair regrowth in men and women with hair loss.
June 2017 in “JPRAS Open” Hair transplant was successful on a bald area after skin graft surgery.
8 citations
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June 2001 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” Use shallow cuts, small tissue removal, careful suturing, and keep the area moist to reduce scarring in hair transplants.
1 citations
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April 2023 in “Science Advances” High levels of ERK activity are key for tissue regeneration in spiny mice, and activating ERK can potentially redirect scar-forming healing towards regenerative healing in mammals.
1 citations
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November 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that transplantology has evolved with improved techniques and materials, making transplants more successful and expanding the types of transplants possible.
January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” Transplanting skin cells is a safe, effective, and affordable treatment for vitiligo.
February 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Nonshaven follicular unit extraction is a highly satisfactory method for restoring pubic hair.
220 citations
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March 2020 in “Advanced functional materials” Biomaterials with MSC-derived substances could improve tissue repair and have advantages over direct cell therapy.
98 citations
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May 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” There are many treatments for permanent hair loss disorders, but their effectiveness varies and there's no clear best option.
79 citations
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October 2015 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Platelet-rich plasma may have some benefits in dermatology, but there's not enough evidence to widely recommend its use.