July 2014 in “Acupuncture & electro-therapeutics research” This study observed that certain changes in facial "heart representation areas," like eyebrow hair whitening and loss, are associated with cardiovascular issues and may correspond with increased Cardiac Troponin I levels.
October 2023 in “Indian journal of ophthalmology. Case reports” This case report described acute vision loss in a patient after forehead injections of triamcinolone acetonide for alopecia areata, attributing retinal artery occlusion to embolization by steroid particles.
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January 2019 in “Dermatology and therapy” This study found that standardized scalp massages may help stabilize or regrow hair in individuals with androgenic alopecia, as perceived by the participants themselves.
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January 2013 in “Journal of S C C J” This study suggests that scalp massage may reduce stress, as indicated by decreased salivary cortisol and increased secretory immunoglobulin A, and improve comfort by reducing physical fatigue and negative emotions.
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December 2004 in “Aesthetic surgery journal” This review discusses a multistage hand rejuvenation protocol involving topical therapies, intense pulsed light, autologous fat injections, and surgical excision, but reports no new clinical results.