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January 2020 in “Annals of Oncology” Cryotherapy and compression therapy might help prevent chemotherapy nerve damage, but more research is needed.
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February 2021 This study observed that using ice pack compression or a vibration anesthesia device reduced pain during inactivated PRP scalp injections in patients with alopecia, suggesting both as inexpensive and accessible pain-relief options.
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July 2015 in “Biogeosciences” This study found that the growth of hair ice on dead wood requires the biological activity of a winter-active fungus, specifically Exidiopsis effusa, which shapes and stabilizes the ice structures.
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October 2011 in “Sports Medicine” This review covers dermatological conditions experienced by ice-skating athletes due to cold exposure, infections, and inflammation, providing no new clinical findings and emphasizing diagnosis and treatment strategies.
This study demonstrated that cryogelation of human hair keratin allows the development of 3D scaffolds with tunable properties, supporting cell adhesion and proliferation for potential biomedical applications.