3 citations,
May 2015 in “Journal of archives in military medicine” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) shows promise in military medicine but its effectiveness varies.
2 citations,
May 2021 in “Stem Cells International” Human pluripotent stem cells could be used to make platelets for medical use, but safety, effectiveness, and cost issues need to be resolved.
January 2024 in “Authorea (Authorea)” Nanomaterials can significantly improve wound healing and future treatments may include smart, real-time monitoring.
2 citations,
December 2023 in “Advanced science” Glycosaminoglycans help heal wounds but aren't yet ready for clinical use.
3 citations,
March 2023 in “Life” Obesity can worsen wound healing by negatively affecting the function of stem cells in fat tissue.
22 citations,
March 1932 in “Journal of the American Medical Association” Thallium poisoning from contaminated tortillas caused severe symptoms and was mostly fatal or led to long-term health issues.
23 citations,
September 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Injectable Platelet-Rich Fibrin (I-PRF) showed positive results for treating hair loss, skin texture, wrinkles, and wounds.
11 citations,
January 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Not enough evidence to support using platelet rich plasma for hair loss treatment.
51 citations,
March 2019 in “Journal of cellular physiology” Platelet lysate is a promising, cost-effective option for regenerative medicine with potential clinical applications.
39 citations,
April 2015 in “Regeneration” Lizards can regrow their tails, and studying this process helps understand scar-free healing and limb regeneration.
12 citations,
March 2018 in “Bioengineering” The document concludes that products like PRP and PRF show promise for tissue healing, but evidence of their effectiveness is inconsistent.
8 citations,
December 2015 in “Daehan han'yi hag'hoeji/Journal of Korean medicine” Transtherapy significantly improved moderate to severe acne scars without side effects.
3 citations,
May 2019 in “International journal of research in dermatology” Platelet rich plasma is an effective treatment for alopecia areata.
2 citations,
January 2008 in “Elsevier eBooks” Humans have limited regenerative abilities, but new evidence shows the adult brain and heart can regenerate, and future treatments may improve this by mimicking stem cell environments.
June 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Young women in West Bengal, India, with PCOS often have estrogen resistance, leptin receptor issues, folate deficiency, T2DM, and acanthosis, commonly linked to obesity.
280 citations,
July 2018 in “Antioxidants” Treatments that reduce oxidative stress and fix mitochondrial problems may help heal chronic wounds.
202 citations,
August 2007 in “Biomaterials” Artificial skin development has challenges, but new materials and understanding cell behavior could improve tissue repair. Also, certain growth factors and hydrogel technology show promise for advanced skin replacement therapies.
83 citations,
June 2018 in “Frontiers in immunology” Certain types of T cells are essential for healthy skin and play a role in skin diseases, but more research is needed to improve treatments.
68 citations,
March 2019 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” Advanced hydrogel systems with therapeutic agents could greatly improve acute and chronic wound treatment.
65 citations,
May 2017 in “Advances in wound care” Toll-like receptors are important for wound healing, but can slow it down in diabetic wounds.
65 citations,
February 2017 in “Pflügers Archiv - European Journal of Physiology” Macrophages are vital for skin healing, hair growth, salt balance, and cancer defense.
56 citations,
November 2016 in “Aesthetic surgery journal” The document concludes that the effectiveness of platelet rich plasma in aesthetic surgery is unclear due to inconsistent reporting and lack of objective measures in studies.
48 citations,
March 2019 in “Frontiers in Physiology” Wounds on the face usually heal with scars, but understanding how some wounds heal without scars could lead to better treatments.
40 citations,
December 2015 in “Stem Cells International” Mesenchymal stem cells help improve wound healing by reducing inflammation and promoting skin cell growth and movement.
40 citations,
December 1980 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” An improved scalp reduction technique reduces the need for hair grafts and has minimal complications.
16 citations,
December 2019 in “Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine” Sonicated platelet-rich plasma boosts hair growth by activating stem cells.
13 citations,
June 2016 in “Journal of neurological surgery” Using L-PRF membranes for skull base surgery might help healing, but more research is needed.
11 citations,
May 1998 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Using a blow dryer in a certain way can cause localized hair damage with bubble formation inside the hair.
10 citations,
November 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” Modern wound dressings like hydrocolloids, alginates, and hydrogels improve healing and are cost-effective.
7 citations,
February 2012 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” The mini-lift is a less invasive face-lift for younger patients that is quicker, cheaper, and has a fast recovery, but is less effective for the midface and excessive neck skin.