67 citations,
September 2003 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” Skin problems are very common in people with end-stage kidney disease.
60 citations,
January 2014 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” Nanotechnology in dermatology shows promise for better drug delivery and treatment effectiveness but requires more safety research.
56 citations,
March 2016 in “International Wound Journal” Skin grafts are effective for chronic leg ulcers, especially autologous split-thickness grafts for venous ulcers, but more data is needed for diabetic ulcers.
55 citations,
October 2009 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” Burn reconstruction improves with new techniques, materials, and tissue engineering.
45 citations,
September 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The enzyme 17β-HSD type 2 mainly performs oxidation in human sebaceous glands, which may help protect against acne.
42 citations,
January 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Microneedle arrays with nanotechnology show promise for painless drug delivery through the skin but need more research on safety and effectiveness.
40 citations,
October 2009 in “Journal of Biomedical Nanotechnology” Pyrene excimer nucleic acid probes are promising for detecting biomolecules accurately with potential for biological research and drug screening.
39 citations,
August 2005 in “Dermatologic surgery” Micropigmentation is a widely accepted tattooing technique for hiding cosmetic issues and medical uses, with permanent results and few side effects, but risks infection if not done with sterile tools.
35 citations,
April 2014 in “Journal of proteomics” Feed restriction in sheep leads to finer wool fibers but may reduce wool quality.
30 citations,
April 2017 in “Journal of structural biology” Human hair keratin fibers have a detailed nano-scale structure that changes with different conditions.
26 citations,
October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The document details hair transplantation techniques and innovations, highlighting Follicular Unit Transplantation as the standard and discussing the effectiveness and challenges of the procedure.
25 citations,
March 2017 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Platelet-rich plasma treatment for non-scarring hair loss shows mixed results and needs more research.
24 citations,
January 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a safe and potentially effective way to treat hair loss, especially when combined with minoxidil.
23 citations,
January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Nanoemulsions improve stability and delivery of active ingredients in cosmetics for skin and hair care.
21 citations,
July 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Vesicular carriers like liposomes may improve cosmetic skin treatment delivery and effectiveness but need more human research.
20 citations,
February 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” Eye exams are crucial for kids with 13q deletion syndrome, tamoxifen can cause vision loss, Propecia may lead to cataracts, Lipoid Proteinosis causes skin bumps, and OCT is useful for diagnosing macular diseases.
19 citations,
June 2020 in “Animals” Poor maternal nutrition can lead to fewer wool follicles in Chinese Merino sheep.
19 citations,
February 2012 in “International Journal of Urology” In Japan, sex reassignment surgery for gender identity disorder faces challenges and needs better medical support and education.
17 citations,
December 2008 in “Dermatology” Taking metformin with intense-pulsed-light therapy improves hair removal for people with PCOS.
16 citations,
August 2004 in “Tetrahedron” Scientists made all eight versions of a compound called cyoctol, but found it's not an anti-androgen and it fully breaks down in the skin.
15 citations,
November 2019 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” Minoxidil tretinoin liposomal based hydrogel shows promise for effective treatment of hair loss by delivering both drugs at the same time.
15 citations,
January 1998 in “Journal of Clinical Periodontology” Finasteride helps treat hair loss by blocking enzyme activity.
12 citations,
December 2017 in “Food and chemical toxicology” Permanent hair dye mixtures can irritate and damage the skin.
11 citations,
February 2004 in “Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” Taking Propecia might lead to the development of cataracts.
10 citations,
December 2015 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Diabetes can lead to blindness and skin problems, and managing blood sugar and blood pressure is crucial to prevent these complications.
9 citations,
February 2022 in “Nature communications” Rare changes in the KRT82 gene are linked to a higher risk of Alopecia Areata.
9 citations,
December 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Certain drugs are effective for skin conditions like psoriasis, vitiligo, and hair loss.
9 citations,
September 2015 in “Medical Clinics of North America” The document explains how to do skin procedures, care after surgery, and when to use certain treatments.
7 citations,
May 2014 in “Clinical practice” Cooling the scalp may prevent hair loss from chemotherapy, hair often grows back after treatment, and nail issues usually improve after stopping the drug.
7 citations,
April 2011 in “Expert review of dermatology” The document concludes that patients with skin of color need specialized dermatological care and education to manage unique skin conditions effectively.