1 citations
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January 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” The editorial introduces various topics on laser and cosmetic treatments in a medical journal.
July 2023 in “AESTHETIC OROFACIAL SCIENCE” This article reviews the use of polydioxanone (PDO) threads for facial rejuvenation and reports no new clinical findings, highlighting their safety and potential for natural, durable results.
August 2024 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” In this study, 10 men with androgenetic alopecia who did not respond to standard treatments showed significant hair regrowth and satisfaction after being treated with polydioxanone scalp threads, suggesting a potential therapeutic advantage for this approach.
11 citations
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May 2017 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Results are not reported in this letter to the editor on the use of scalp threading with polydioxanone monofilament threads for hair restoration.
January 2025 in “Scripta Medica” In this study, PDO, PLLA, and PCL thread implants in ageing rat skin did not alter MMP1 gene expression but maintained collagen levels similar to young skin without UV-B exposure, suggesting possible benefits for skin collagen but not gene expression modification.
October 2013 in “InTech eBooks” Successful outcomes depend on accurate diagnosis and strong doctor-patient relationships.
August 2023 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study reviewed evidence suggesting that certain types of wounds might stimulate localized hair growth in humans, noting anecdotal reports and mixed efficacy of treatments like microneedling and lasers for androgenetic alopecia, but emphasized that further research is needed.
June 2026 in “WORLD JOURNAL OF PLASTIC SURGERY” This study highlights that modern facial rejuvenation techniques have shifted toward minimally invasive injectable methods, with botulinum toxin and hyaluronic acid fillers effectively reducing wrinkles, enhancing facial features, and temporarily addressing age-related facial changes as alternatives to more invasive surgery.
22 citations
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September 2018 in “Medical Clinics of North America” This article reviews the biological causes and treatment options for facial aging but reports no new clinical findings.
This study reported that autologous platelet-rich plasma injections significantly improved stress urinary incontinence symptoms in women without affecting sexual function, suggesting it as a promising minimally invasive treatment option.
In this study, women with stress urinary incontinence who received a platelet-rich plasma injection experienced significant improvement in symptoms without significant adverse reactions.
In this interventional study, researchers observed that women with stress urinary incontinence experienced significant symptom improvement one and three months after receiving autologous platelet-rich plasma injections, with no notable impact on sexual function or adverse reactions reported.
This study reported that women with stress urinary incontinence experienced significant symptom improvement at one and three months following autologous platelet-rich plasma injections, highlighting this minimally invasive treatment as effective and safe.
September 2025 in “Cureus” This narrative review highlights recent advancements in anti-ageing cosmetic procedures, emphasizing personalized interventions that improve patient outcomes and quality of life. The review synthesized evidence from 144 articles to assess the effectiveness and potential side effects of surgical and non-surgical techniques for facial rejuvenation.
18 citations
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February 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” Combining different treatments often works best for acne scars, but see a dermatologist first.
36 citations
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March 2023 in “Bioengineering” This review discusses the development and impact of barbed sutures on surgical outcomes across various procedures but reports no new clinical results.
3 citations
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November 2021 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This review evaluated existing studies on platelet-rich plasma for facial rejuvenation and found limited clinical evidence supporting its effectiveness, suggesting that more research is needed to establish its utility.
This review highlights recent trends and innovations in facial plastic surgery and nonsurgical aesthetic technologies, emphasizing minimally invasive and preservation approaches to improve patient outcomes.
February 2026 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” In this consensus statement, the Task Force of the Association of Cutaneous Surgeons of India found that over 90% of their experts agreed on the evidence strength, recommendation levels, and safety of six emerging dermatology treatments, providing guidelines for their clinical use.
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January 2020 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research” This review discusses the fundamental hallmarks of aging as they relate to skin aging and highlights the prominent roles of oxidative damage and the extracellular matrix in photoaging, reporting no new results.
80 citations
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April 2011 in “Plant physiology” This study suggests that the GPX-PDE1 and GPX-PDE2 genes in white lupin enhance root hair development and contribute to Pi limitation acclimation by facilitating glycerophosphodiester degradation.
7 citations
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May 2016 in “European Polymer Journal” This study found that biodegradable hyperbranched polyesters improved the solubility and loading capacity of hydrophobic drugs, with complete pyrene release achieved in 16 days under enzymatic conditions.
45 citations
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April 2019 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that Synechococcus elongatus PCC 11801 responded to increased CO2 concentrations by enhancing photosynthesis and carbon fixation while reducing other metabolic pathways, suggesting its potential for efficient CO2 capture.
29 citations
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February 2007 in “Hormone and metabolic research” This study found that antisense oligonucleotides can significantly reduce androgen receptor expression in cultured human sebocytes and may offer new therapeutic possibilities for androgen-associated skin diseases.
2 citations
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January 2024 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” The study highlights Teak's (Tectona grandis) diverse applications beyond high-quality timber, emphasizing its bioactive compounds' pharmacological potential in cancer treatment and other uses across traditional medicine, cosmetics, and biodiesel production.
1 citations
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July 2025 in “The Open Dermatology Journal” This study explores the transformative role of tissue engineering in cosmetics, highlighting innovations like lab-grown skin and personalized grafts that enhance product efficacy, offer ethical alternatives to animal testing, and address aesthetic issues such as scarring and aging.
31 citations
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August 1986 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery” This study found that using Dexon sutures led to significantly larger postoperative stretching and scar width compared to Prolene in patients undergoing scalp surgery for androgenetic alopecia correction.
15 citations
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July 2022 in “Biomedicines” This study found that bioengineered skin substitutes developed for 21 or 28 days effectively mimic native skin's ability to absorb UV radiation, suggesting suitability for treating severe skin defects.
33 citations
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April 2009 in “Journal of the American College of Certified Wound Specialists” This narrative review discusses the advantages of bidirectional barbed sutures in wound closure, such as faster placement and no need for knots, but reports no new clinical results.
7 citations
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March 2002 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” This article describes techniques for hair restoration surgery, including using intradermal sutures for donor area closure and employing the retroauricular ellipse from a facelift as a donor site, but reports no new clinical results.