July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mechanical tension worsens keloid scars by activating inflammation and fibrosis pathways.
February 2024 in “Frontiers in physiology” Hair follicle stem cells help skin heal and grow during stretching.
October 2020 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Mechanical stretching can promote hair growth by activating certain immune cells.
January 2019 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” Hair follicles and skin structures were successfully regenerated in the lab using specific cell arrangements and mechanical conditions.
January 2012 in “Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd. eBooks” Various surgical methods for hair restoration, like scalp reconstruction and tissue expansion, have been developed, but follicular unit transplant remains the most common procedure for correcting pattern baldness.
July 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Understanding the scalp's five-layer structure is crucial for better surgical outcomes and fewer complications.
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January 2013 in “Urology” An 8-year-old boy with bed-wetting issues suffered a severe penile injury from tying a thread around his penis, requiring urgent medical treatment to avoid worse outcomes.
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July 2014 in “Skin research and technology” Stretching damages Caucasian hair's structure more easily than Asian hair.
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April 2019 in “Nature Communications” Mechanical stretching of the skin can promote hair growth by activating certain immune cells.
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February 2015 in “Mechanisms of development” Hormones and stretching both needed for nipple area skin growth in mice.
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December 2019 in “Archives of Craniofacial Surgery” Using a method of stretching skin multiple times can help cover large bald spots on the scalp, but it takes a long time and isn't good for kids.
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June 2021 in “Korean Journal of Food Preservation” Adding red ginseng powder before stretching the curd makes the best-tasting string cheese.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” Early physiotherapy with exercises and stretching is crucial for treating congenital torticollis.
January 2026 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” The new bioreactor improves skin grafts by evenly stretching cells and monitoring conditions for better growth.
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September 2023 in “Experimental physiology” A special receptor in sensory nerve endings helps control how they respond to stretching.
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August 2015 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The cross beam laser is a useful tool for safely measuring scalp stretchiness to improve hair transplant results.
January 2024 in “Veterinary Science and Medicine Journal” Ivermectin and pyrantel pamoate effectively treated the cat's conditions, and restricting activity prevents reinfection.
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April 2021 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” SVF cell transplantation improves skin regeneration safely.
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April 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Blocking TRPV3 may help treat itch in dry skin conditions.
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December 2009 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Hormonal changes in skin may cause stretch marks.
10 citations
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July 2011 in “Springer eBooks” Carboxytherapy can improve skin conditions with few side effects, but results may vary and are not guaranteed.
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July 1987 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Scalp reduction can treat severe hair loss, but success depends on scalp flexibility and it may cause complications like pain, infection, and cosmetic issues.
3 citations
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April 1982 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” Scalp reduction can effectively treat male pattern baldness, with most patients satisfied and few complications.
3 citations
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January 1981 Tight traditional hairstyles can cause hair loss.
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January 2025 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Age-related hair curvature increases due to internal structural changes from grooming.
March 2026 in “Journal of the mechanical behavior of biomedical materials/Journal of mechanical behavior of biomedical materials” Hair cuticles remain stable and resilient under stress due to strong protein content and crosslinking.
January 2026 in “Andrology” PRP injections are safe but don't significantly improve Peyronie's Disease.
September 2025 in “PubMed” Mechanical stimulation and new therapies show promise for hair regrowth.
19 citations
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December 2021 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Muse cells from human bone marrow help reduce symptoms of atopic dermatitis in mice.
9 citations
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May 2023 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Stem cell treatment from umbilical cords reduces symptoms of atopic dermatitis and may help hair growth.