June 2023 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This report describes a 60-year-old female with pretibial pruritic papular dermatitis who showed significant improvement of skin lesions after one month of treatment with oral pentoxifylline. The authors highlight the unique clinical and histological features of PPPD and propose pentoxifylline as a potential therapy.
15 citations
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March 2014 in “Acta naturae” This study found that human dermal papilla cells reprogram into induced pluripotent stem cells with higher efficiency than dermal fibroblasts, demonstrating their potential as an alternative source for iPS cells.
October 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” Platelet-rich plasma may help with hair loss from androgenetic alopecia.
1 citations
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January 2023 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” This review discusses Graham-Little Piccardi-Lasseur syndrome, a rare dermatosis with limited treatment options, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis through physical exam and dermoscopy, but reports no new results.
This lecture presented the author's experience with over 250 PRP treatments on more than 150 patients in esthetic dermatology, highlighting PRP's use of autologous platelets to potentially accelerate healing through normal pathways.
11 citations
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December 2024 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” In this study, researchers created the WRAHPS Guidelines to standardize the reporting of preclinical wound healing studies, aiming to improve transparency, enable comparative analysis, and support the development of human clinical trials for wound healing disorders.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study suggests that mitochondrial dysfunction might contribute to the pathogenesis of Lichen planopilaris by triggering a metabolic shift that leads to chronic inflammation and hair follicle damage.
September 2025 in “Clinical Case Reports” In this study, researchers suggested that adipose-derived exosomes could be a promising treatment option for lichen planopilaris, particularly in cases resistant to standard therapies, by potentially aiding in symptom management and hair preservation.
20 citations
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June 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that hypoxia increases the proliferation of dermal papilla cells and highlighted the important role of lactate dehydrogenase in this process.
December 2024 in “Surgery and Clinical Practice” This study suggests that Low-level Laser Therapy may improve pain and quality of life in women with Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome, though larger studies are needed to confirm these findings.
2 citations
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March 2017 in “Current regenerative medicine” This article reviews the use of platelet rich plasma in regenerative medicine and highlights the need for standardization in its preparation and application, reporting no new clinical results.
May 2025 in “Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies” This case report discusses a patient with VHL-associated paraganglioma, highlighting the importance of genetic testing and monitoring in those with VHL disease, due to high mutation penetrance and associated risks.
13 citations
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November 2021 in “Biomedicines” This review discusses the potential of plasma-activated liquid (PAL) in medical applications and highlights recent studies to inform researchers of its usage possibilities, but reports no new clinical findings.
23 citations
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November 2017 in “Stem cell investigation” This study found that platelet lysate produced higher follicular regeneration in hair restoration surgeries compared to activated PRP and saline, with significant gains in both follicular unit and hair density.
October 2025 in “Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology” This article discusses developing a standardized operating procedure for PRP administration to align with infection prevention regulatory standards and reports no new clinical results.
5 citations
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January 2012 in “Dermatology” This study found that an adapted version of the Hamilton-Norwood classification improves reliability in assessing pattern hair loss and could aid population studies examining its association with cardiovascular disease.
April 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This letter highlights concerns about transient lymphadenopathy as a potential adverse effect of platelet-rich plasma combined with microneedling for alopecia, emphasizing the need to understand its underlying cause.
April 2025 in “International Ayurvedic Medical Journal” This case study on a 24-year-old male with Indraluptha (patchy hair loss) found that two cupping sessions followed by the application of Gunjapahala Lepa promoted new hair follicle growth and reduced lesion areas.
2 citations
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May 2017 in “International journal of pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences/International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences” This review discusses genetic mutations associated with Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome and reports no clinical results; the authors emphasize the importance of cardiovascular monitoring in management.
21 citations
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August 2013 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This review discusses the mixed evidence and high risk of bias in studies on low-level light therapy for treating androgenetic alopecia and calls for rigorous randomized controlled trials to assess its efficacy.
7 citations
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May 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This review highlights platelet-rich plasma as a promising nonsurgical treatment for female pattern hair loss, but it reports no new clinical results.
April 2017 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This study observed that systemic acitretin improved symptoms in 75% of lichen planopilaris patients, despite varied responses and a dominant female prevalence.
19 citations
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June 2019 in “Clinical Drug Investigation” This study concluded that platelet-rich plasma injections significantly improved hair density, thickness, and scalp inflammation in both male and female pattern hair loss, with better outcomes in lower-grade cases.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Mycophenolate mofetil may improve symptoms and stop hair loss in Lichen planopilaris, but more research is needed.
May 1999 in “Hair transplant forum international” This abstract describes the editor's work and decisions on an issue of the Forum, but it does not report new research findings.
October 2020 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” The abstract discusses the potential of platelet-rich plasma as a new, efficient, safe, and reproducible solution for hair loss and thinning, highlighting advancements in growth factors and stem cell technology. However, this summary does not report specific findings or results.
20 citations
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August 2003 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” In this study, a novel E583V missense mutation in the hairless gene was identified in an Italian family with atrichia with papular lesions, reinforcing the significance of zinc-finger and LXXLL domains in this condition.
January 2009 in “Electronic Theses of LMU Munich (Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München)” This study found that the food supplement Haarpower® did not significantly reduce excessive shedding in dogs compared to placebo.
July 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” In this review, platelet concentrates were found to show comparable efficacy to steroids and immunosuppressive drugs in treating oral lichen planus, with some studies reporting more benefits and others noting more severe adverse reactions with platelet treatments.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”