5 citations
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March 2020 in “Cell and Tissue Banking” This study found that injecting a mixture of epidermal stem cells and dermal papilla cells can induce hair follicle regeneration and well-ordered epidermis formation in mice.
2 citations
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January 2020 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that individualized Facial Feminization Surgery plans and comprehensive care are crucial for successful outcomes.
1 citations
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November 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” This chapter reviews the historical development of transplantology, highlighting key events and advancements in the field, without presenting new experimental results.
1 citations
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February 2012 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” This case series provides anecdotal evidence that urinary bladder extracellular matrix may improve hair regrowth in donor scars and enhance hair follicle graft outcomes in hair restoration surgery.
The document recommends a multidisciplinary approach and experience sharing to advance facial feminization surgery as a medical field.
April 2016 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” This article from the PRS Global Open and ASPS Education Network does not present any new research findings; it likely serves as an introductory or descriptive overview.
January 2025 in “Scripta Medica” This review suggests that natural compounds, particularly hydrolates, may improve burn wound healing and counter antibiotic resistance through their anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties, offering promising complementary interventions.
This historical review discusses the ancient Egyptians' advanced wound-healing techniques, including the use of honey and moldy bread, and reports no new clinical results.
November 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study concluded that effective and safe alopecia reduction surgery is possible when specific surgical techniques are used, minimizing complications.
49 citations
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September 2012 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” This review discusses the physiology of hair growth, common abnormal patterns of hirsutism, and examines differential diagnoses and treatment options, but provides no new clinical findings.
19 citations
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August 2011 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article discusses the use of hair transplantation as a reconstructive method to restore hair in various areas affected by defects, highlighting its advantages in providing natural-looking restoration.
1 citations
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January 2019 in “Elsevier eBooks” This chapter reviews the use of electrospun matrices in creating tissue-engineered skin substitutes and reports no new clinical results; it emphasizes the need for a cell-friendly microenvironment.
417 citations
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February 2004 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This study found that testosterone therapy increased bone mineral density in older men with low testosterone, and combining it with finasteride may reduce prostate enlargement associated with testosterone treatment.
182 citations
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June 2017 in “Biomaterials” This study found that adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells produced more anti-inflammatory and pro-angiogenic cytokines on electrospun scaffolds, which enhanced wound healing and macrophage activity in a rat model.
182 citations
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December 2007 in “BJCP. British journal of clinical pharmacology/British journal of clinical pharmacology” This study demonstrated that hair follicles significantly expedite the absorption of caffeine through the skin compared to interfollicular pathways.
178 citations
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August 2016 in “Advances in wound care” This article discusses advancements in understanding how skin stem cells and fibroblasts contribute to scar formation, highlighting current and potential therapies aimed at preventing or reducing scarring, yet notes that effective treatments without significant side effects are still lacking.
150 citations
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February 2013 in “Surgical Infections” This review discusses the historical and modern use of silver for reducing infections and aiding healing in burns, wounds, and medical devices, noting its benefits and limitations in various applications.
134 citations
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June 2012 in “International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” This article discusses current methods in facial feminization surgery for transsexual women and reports no new clinical results, focusing instead on various surgical techniques used to feminize facial features.
86 citations
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April 2016 in “Nature Communications” This study suggests that Notch1 acts as a key signal in skin epithelium, promoting immune cell recruitment and aiding in normal skin repair after damage.
83 citations
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June 2020 in “Materials & Design” In this study, ACF sponges with 10% fucoidan significantly promoted wound healing and hair follicle regeneration in rats, showing improved hemostatic and antibacterial performance compared to other formulations.
74 citations
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June 2010 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” This study found that hair follicles are a significant and efficient pathway for the absorption of topical minoxidil foam in humans, with faster blood detection when follicles are open.
58 citations
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June 2006 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” This study successfully developed a reproducible mouse model demonstrating fetal scarless wound healing, which may provide insights for minimizing scarring in adults.
49 citations
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August 2016 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” This study found that micro-needling with cosmeceuticals or platelet-rich plasma significantly improved wrinkles, skin laxity, scar softening, and hair growth over 12 months, with minimal side effects, and that the best results occur with pigment and platelet massaging between 5 to 30 minutes post-treatment.
49 citations
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January 1980 in “Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology” Minoxidil doesn't increase pericardial disorder risk, but may cause fluid accumulation.
47 citations
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March 2017 in “Materials Science and Engineering: C” In this study, decellularized human amniotic membrane was found to promote wound healing and reduce scar formation in rats with full-thickness skin defects, compared to traditional clinical treatments.
41 citations
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June 2013 in “PLOS ONE” This study demonstrated that engineered skin substitutes using human keratinocytes and murine dermal papilla cells can develop pigmented hairs without sebaceous glands, suggesting separate pathways for hair development and eruption.
39 citations
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July 2021 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This study found that combining platelet-rich plasma with adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells significantly improved diabetic wound healing in rats by enhancing angiogenesis and modulating the Notch signaling pathway.
38 citations
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December 2019 in “Iranian Biomedical Journal” This study found that hair follicle stem cells could enhance burn wound healing and improve tissue tensile strength in rats.
31 citations
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November 2014 in “Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science” This study reported that in rat retinas under high pressure, allopregnanolone synthesis increased and helped reduce pressure-induced damage through GABAA receptors, suggesting potential therapeutic use in glaucoma.
29 citations
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September 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review outlines the current state of freeze-dried platelet-rich plasma (FD-PRP) research, emphasizing its use in wound healing, lumbar fusion, knee conditions, and dentistry, but reports no new clinical findings.