24 citations
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July 2014 in “British Journal of Anaesthesia” Long surgeries can cause temporary hair loss due to pressure on the scalp.
June 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that FDA-cleared devices for preparing platelet-rich plasma showed inconsistent product quality, with variable platelet counts and inadequate quality control performance, suggesting clinical improvement may not rely on platelet concentration.
3 citations
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November 2018 in “Oncology issues” This article discusses the emerging field of supportive oncodermatology, which collaborates between oncology and dermatology to address skin-related side effects of cancer treatments, and reports no new clinical results.
11 citations
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February 2018 in “Medical science monitor” This study found that an alternating inflatable head pad significantly reduced the incidence and severity of occipital pressure ulcers and alopecia in patients undergoing open heart surgery, suggesting improved postoperative nursing and patient quality of life.
2 citations
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October 2023 in “Cosmetics” This study found that applying 0.005% latanoprost topically to eyelashes significantly increased their length and darkened their color in healthy volunteers over three months, without causing any side effects or changes in intraocular pressure compared to a placebo.