28 citations
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July 2013 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery” In this study, hair follicle transplantation on scars showed varied success rates, with burn scars achieving better results than incision scars, and often requiring multiple procedures for optimal outcomes.
1 citations
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October 2019 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery” In this study, 3D planned resection and reconstruction for skull defects after resection of cSCC with bony invasion led to accurate procedures, though patient-specific factors should guide treatment decisions.
April 2026 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery” This pilot study found that plasma- and sonophoresis-assisted delivery of an exosome-containing formulation improved hair and scalp metrics over 12 weeks, with short-term safety observed, but controlled trials are needed for confirmation.
March 2025 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery” This study found that male hairlines naturally exhibit significant rightward asymmetry, suggesting that embracing this asymmetry in hair transplant procedures may result in more natural-looking outcomes.
April 2024 in “Surgical Techniques Development” This article describes the significance of the Italian Association of Plastic Aesthetic Surgery's annual congress in European aesthetic plastic surgery, but reports no new research findings.
October 2025 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery” In this study, microneedling followed by topical 2% chitosan significantly improved hair growth parameters in patients with androgenetic alopecia, comparable to results with 5% minoxidil, but a small sample size limits definitive conclusions on their relative efficacy.
42 citations
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July 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This review examines the regeneration capabilities of skin, oesophagus, and oral mucosa, highlighting the oral mucosa's unique scarless healing properties and the potential of cell therapy to improve scar reduction in wound healing.
10 citations
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December 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This study suggests that BBS7 is crucial for maintaining Sonic hedgehog signaling activity, which is essential for periodontal ligament homeostasis under occlusal hypofunction conditions.
May 2025 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery Open” This case study observed that high-intensity focused ultrasound treatment significantly improved hair density and reduced hair loss in a female patient with androgenetic alopecia, with no adverse events reported.
5 citations
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May 2023 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” This study found that mutations in the TULP3 gene are associated with progressive degeneration of the liver, kidney, and heart in adults, highlighting the importance of early detection and management.
January 2018 in “Journal of Cleft Lip Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies” This article details initial findings from moustache restoration using the FUE hair restoration technique in 8 adult males with prolabial alopecia following repaired bilateral cleft lip.
August 2004 in “Journal of the American College of Surgeons” This study found that endothelial cells under serum deprivation significantly upregulated genes related to inflammation and coagulation, which may impact outcomes in tissue transfer procedures.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, researchers demonstrated that the Id2 gene acts as a direct target and effector of BMP signaling, playing a key role in maintaining quiescence in hair follicle stem cells in vivo.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, bovine milk-derived oligosaccharides were found to increase sebocyte proliferation, lipid content, and inflammatory mediator synthesis through the mTORC1 pathway, potentially contributing to milk-based inflammation in sebocytes.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that a single dose of TRP significantly reduced the number of UV-B-induced actinic keratosis lesions in a mouse model and was associated with improved skin histology and minimal side effects.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that anagen hair follicles can quickly regenerate after radiation damage by forming new progenitor cells outside the bulge, bypassing the need for telogen entry.
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.
137 citations
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October 2009 in “The American journal of pathology” This study found that matriptase, a membrane serine protease, is crucial for maintaining multiple types of epithelial tissues in mice, with its absence leading to severe organ dysfunction and increased permeability.
8 citations
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April 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This article reviews techniques for achieving natural-appearing hair restoration results in women and reports no new research findings.
1 citations
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April 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that inhibiting mTORC1 activity with rapamycin increased both hair growth and pigmentation in human scalp hair follicles, suggesting a potential strategy for treating greying and hair loss.
1 citations
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April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that Manganese PCA, Cinchona succirubra, and Leontopodium alpinum extracts may promote hair growth by enhancing VEGF secretion and activating the Wnt/b-catenin pathway in Human Hair Follicle Dermal Papilla Cells.
April 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that a shampoo containing a 6-active ingredient complex increased β-Catenin production in human hair follicle dermal papilla cells to levels comparable to Finasteride, suggesting potential for promoting hair growth. It also showed good cleaning efficacy, volume, and shine in a sensorial study.
The document recommends a multidisciplinary approach and experience sharing to advance facial feminization surgery as a medical field.
January 2016 in “Springer eBooks” A 19-year-old male with delayed puberty was successfully treated for a condition that prevents normal hormone production.
6 citations
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August 2015 in “Journal of Molecular Histology” Caspase-7 has functions in skin and hair that are not related to cell death.
October 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Mice treatments didn't grow hair, a patient treatment may affect immune response, and people with hair loss often feel anxious or depressed.
93 citations
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June 2011 in “Journal of Neuroscience” This study found that the transcription factor p63 is crucial for horizontal basal cell differentiation in the olfactory epithelium, suggesting a p63-dependent mechanism activates reserve stem cells after injury.
84 citations
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January 2008 in “Cold Spring Harbor Symposia on Quantitative Biology” This article reviews recent advancements in understanding skin stem cells and their roles in maintaining epidermal homeostasis and repairing wounds, without presenting new experimental findings.
30 citations
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June 2016 in “Journal of Human Genetics” This study found pathogenic mutations in genes EDA, EDA1R, and EDARADD in 101 out of 124 hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia patients, revealing 23 novel mutations and indicating genetic variability.
17 citations
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April 2017 in “PLoS ONE” This study found that neural crest-derived hair follicle cells in mice can differentiate into osteoblast-like cells, suggesting a potential application for bone regenerative therapies.