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November 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Effective scalp reconstruction requires a wide range of surgical skills and an understanding of hair biology.
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May 2017 in “IUBMB life” Astrotactin proteins are important for brain and skin development and are linked to several neurodevelopmental disorders.
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November 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology” Different cell types work together to repair skin, and targeting them may improve healing and reduce scarring.
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March 1985 in “Head & Neck Surgery” Combining scalp reduction and hair transplants improves coverage and appearance for male baldness.
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January 2019 in “Clinical Chemistry” Diagnosing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is hard due to varying symptoms, no set criteria, and the need for better tests and education.
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February 2014 in “Atlas of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics” New facelift techniques lead to less scarring and faster recovery, with high patient satisfaction after 4 years.
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November 2018 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that specialized hair transplant techniques can be effective, with varying success rates depending on the donor area and patient factors.
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November 2018 in “npj Regenerative Medicine” Healing of heart and skin wounds in animals are similar.
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September 2022 in “Cytotherapy” Fat-derived stem cells show promise for treating skin issues and improving wound healing, but more research is needed to confirm the best way to use them.
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February 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Older mice have stiffer skin with less elasticity due to changes in collagen and skin structure, affecting aging and hair loss.
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November 2018 in “Plastic Surgery” The Mitek Microfix QuickAnchor is effective and safe for endoscopic brow lifts.
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June 2022 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” The gel with icariin speeds up wound healing, reduces scarring, and helps hair growth by controlling BMP4 signaling. It also reduces inflammation and improves wound quality in mice, adapts to different wound shapes, and gradually releases icariin to aid healing. It also prevents too much collagen and myofibroblast formation during skin healing.
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January 1984 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Minoxidil promotes hair growth by increasing cell division and DNA synthesis.
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June 2015 in “Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology and therapeutics” Direct vasodilators and sympatholytic agents are still useful for certain conditions despite being less common due to side effects and newer drugs.
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January 2013 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” The modified Direct Hair Transplantation method is effective for treating baldness with better graft survival and less damage than standard techniques.
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January 2016 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery/Indian journal of plastic surgery” Direct brow lifting is effective, safe, and provides excellent long-lasting results for bald men or those with a high hairline.
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