September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This article reviews the use of platelet rich plasma in treating androgenetic alopecia and discusses the potential limitation of pain from injections, without presenting new clinical results.
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April 2023 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” In a murine burn wound model, this study found that an enhanced fractal self-pumping dressing significantly reduced wound area and tissue edema by efficiently draining excess exudates.
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January 2024 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This study developed a smart PVA-TPE/HA-AMP/SF/ALG wound dressing that shows promise in infected wound healing by providing bacterial resistance, promoting cell proliferation, and modulating inflammation through various signaling pathways, potentially reducing scar formation.
15 citations
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May 2016 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study found significantly higher levels of the protein ULBP3 in patients with alopecia areata incognita compared to other hair loss conditions and healthy controls, suggesting ULBP3's potential as a diagnostic marker for AAI.
8 citations
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January 2023 in “Surgical Neurology International” This case report describes the successful use of percutaneous and endovascular embolization with PHIL embolic agent to treat a rare scalp arteriovenous fistula following a hair transplant.
August 2026 in “SSRN Electronic Journal”
May 2025 in “Russian Journal of Allergy” This study reported that combining fexofenadine or ebastine with topical therapy significantly improved hair regrowth and reduced the severity of alopecia areata over 12 weeks compared to topical treatment alone.
January 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” In this study, researchers developed a new topical atraric acid formulation, AA-TF#15, which showed a significantly higher drug penetration and increased hair regrowth in mice compared to minoxidil and finasteride treatments, suggesting its potential effectiveness for treating scalp androgenic alopecia.
December 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study reported that an injectable hydrogel microparticle vaccine platform enhanced antibody responses and protection against influenza in mice, outperforming the traditional adjuvant aluminum hydroxide.
This study developed a silk fibroin/poly(vinyl alcohol) microneedle loaded with α-aminoxyacetate and HfO2 nanoparticles for vitiligo treatment, which protected against ROS damage and modulated immune responses, leading to improved melanogenesis and skin repigmentation.
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February 2025 in “Advanced Materials” This study found that a new autonomous, moisture-driven flexible electrogenerative dressing significantly accelerated chronic wound healing in a diabetic mouse model compared to the control group.
November 2023 in “ACS Nano” In a mouse model of deep skin burns, this study found that a neuro-inspired biomimetic microreactor, when delivered through a hydrogel and activated by near-infrared light, significantly promoted functional skin regeneration, sensory recovery, and hair follicle formation.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Linalool in fragrances may harm hair follicles and contribute to hair loss.
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January 2018 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology/Indian journal of dermatology” This case report describes a 40-year-old woman who developed erythema annulare centrifugum, a type of skin rash, likely triggered by taking the drug aceclofenac.
June 2024 in “Advanced functional materials” This study introduced a novel wound dressing combining liquid metal composite with electrical stimulation, which accelerated wound healing and promoted hair follicle regeneration in nine days, effectively reducing scarring compared to untreated wounds.
68 citations
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March 2018 in “Biomaterials” This study found that fibronectin nanofiber dressings, made using rotary jet spinning, accelerated wound healing and improved tissue restoration in a full-thickness wound mouse model.
In this study, a pH-responsive microneedle patch was developed, showing potential in rat models for treating spinal cord injuries by reducing inflammation, promoting nerve regeneration, and supporting neurogenesis, which contributed to improved motor and neurological recovery.
May 2024 in “FEBS open bio” In this study, testing Annurca apple extract on human follicle dermal papilla cells indicated its potential to prevent patterned hair loss by reducing oxidative stress and increasing factors involved in hair growth.
May 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” This study revealed that tofacitinib may inhibit CD8+ T cell infiltration in alopecia areata by modulating the linoleic acid metabolism-Mg2+ pathway, providing new insights for potential treatments and diagnosis.
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October 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, focal atrichia was associated with late-onset female pattern hair loss, providing a clinical clue to its diagnosis, particularly separating it from other hair disorders.
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December 2017 in “Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences” This abstract outlines the historical development and medical validation of artificial hair implants, particularly the approval and improvement of the Biofibre® implant technique in Europe and Australia, and highlights its advantages as the latest advancement in hair restoration treatments.
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April 2009 in “Bulletin of Experimental Biology and Medicine” Flamena, a liposomal mix, helps skin heal better after a chemical burn.
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April 2021 in “PLoS ONE” The authors concluded that controlling voltage, pulse width, and calcium concentration in pulse electric field-activated platelet-rich plasma enhances the release of growth factors and serotonin without causing clot formation, suggesting potential clinical advantages over bovine thrombin-activated PRP.
June 2026 in “Chemical Engineering Journal”
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May 2024 in “Advanced Functional Materials” This study reports that a multifunctional artificial skin using photothermal-triggered drug delivery improved full-thickness wound healing and skin appendage regeneration by coordinating the release of several therapeutic agents.
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February 2023 in “BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies” This study found that Forsythiaside A may protect against sepsis-induced acute kidney injury in mice by reducing inflammation and apoptosis through modulation of ER stress responses.
March 2025 in “Drug Development Research” In this study, researchers developed a novel topical gel combining minoxidil and JAK inhibitor tofacitinib, which effectively enhanced hair follicle growth and reduced local inflammation in mice with alopecia areata, suggesting a new approach for treating this condition.
2 citations
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April 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” A patient with alopecia had hair regrowth with tofacitinib but developed a skin reaction, choosing to continue the treatment despite the side effect.
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April 2016 in “Journal of Dermatology” In this study, 308-nm excimer light therapy showed significant effects in some patients with treatment-resistant alopecia universalis, suggesting it as a potential alternative therapy.
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November 2017 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” This animal study found that intravenous administration of anionic squarticles, a lipid nanoemulsion, increased survival rates in rats with amitriptyline overdose by mitigating adverse effects and restoring normal blood pressure, highlighting its potential as a detoxifying antidote.