33 citations
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November 2019 in “Journal of Controlled Release” In this study, researchers developed a new self-administered finasteride delivery system using powder-carrying microneedles that improved hair growth efficacy and addressed safety concerns compared to topical finasteride gel by allowing sustained intradermal release of the drug for three days with a single application.
22 citations
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June 2002 in “Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery” This review discusses the use of laser and flashlamp technology for unwanted hair removal and reports no new clinical results, highlighting challenges with light-colored hair and treatment safety for darker skin tones.
19 citations
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January 2014 in “Facial plastic surgery” This review discusses the mechanisms and effects of dermabrasion for improving skin appearance and reports no new clinical results.
14 citations
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January 2020 in “Biomaterials Science” Created microspheres show potential for safe and effective use in prostate artery embolization.
10 citations
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May 2007 in “Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry” This clinical report describes a method for using tattoo marks to help align a facial prosthesis for a patient with skin flap reconstruction.
9 citations
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January 2003 in “Organic Eprints (International Centre for Research in Organic Food Systems, and Research Institute of Organic Agriculture)” This research observed that while organic farming systems in Southern Norway showed decreased phosphorus over time and variable nitrogen retention, the mulching of plant material could enhance vegetable yields, suggesting a need for innovative nutrient management strategies in organic farming.
4 citations
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January 2005 in “Elsevier eBooks” This article discusses the key considerations and techniques necessary for successful Follicular Unit Transplantation in hair restoration surgery and reports no new clinical results.
3 citations
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July 1997 in “Current problems in dermatology” This article reviews 25 years of hair restoration advancements, highlighting the shift towards techniques that emphasize naturalness and undetectability, and reports no new research findings.
3 citations
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October 1994 in “Journal of Labelled Compounds and Radiopharmaceuticals” This synthesis report details the successful development of a C-14 labeled isotopomer of LY300502, a 5α-reductase inhibitor, through a multi-step radiochemical process.
2 citations
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May 2010 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This article reviews home-use laser and intense pulsed light systems for hair removal and growth, noting limited efficacy and safety data and emphasizing the need for long-term studies.
2 citations
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October 1997 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article reviews the impact of hair loss on facial appearance and self-esteem without presenting new clinical findings, highlighting the importance of treatments like hair transplantation surgery.
1 citations
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December 2025 in “Iraqi Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences ( P-ISSN 1683 - 3597 E-ISSN 2521 - 3512)” This study investigated spanlastic nanovascular drug delivery systems and found that they can effectively enhance the transport and continuous release of medicines with small particle size, low polydispersity index, and satisfactory entrapment efficiency, showing potential as carriers for drug delivery.
1 citations
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February 2020 in “International Surgery Journal” This study found that medical students have limited awareness and understanding of plastic surgery beyond cosmetic procedures, prompting the development of new educational modules to enhance their knowledge.
1 citations
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July 2010 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” This abstract describes the classic hair transplant technique and its processing time without providing any new research findings.
April 2026 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” This study observed that in privately owned, intact cats, male cats exhibited significantly higher long-term hair cortisol concentrations compared to females, while environmental and behavioral factors did not significantly impact cortisol levels, suggesting individual traits may influence stress markers more than external factors.
This study investigated the mechanisms of Platycladi Cacumen in treating androgenetic alopecia, identifying potential key components and targets but found no specific targets or regulatory mechanisms.
September 2025 in “Medical Materials Research” This review explores the recent developments and diverse applications of microneedles in drug delivery and diagnostic platforms but reports no new clinical results.
January 2025 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology” This literature review conducted a comprehensive analysis of existing studies on micro-needling mesotherapy in dermatology and aims to offer a practical guide for its clinical application, though it provides no new experimental findings.
This study found that mesotherapy combined with minoxidil for androgenetic alopecia shows promise with high patient satisfaction and manageable risks, though some uncommon side effects may occur.
August 2023 in “International Ayurvedic medical journal” In this thesis, the authors concluded that various lifestyle factors such as poor dietary habits, stress, and inadequate hair care habits contribute significantly to hair fall, or Khalitya, highlighting the role of lifestyle changes in mitigating hair loss.
This paper reviews the effectiveness and side effects of various treatments for androgenetic alopecia, telogen effluvium, and alopecia areata, emphasizing the importance of discussing each option's costs, benefits, and risks with patients.
August 2018 in “SDÜ SAĞLIK BİLİMLERİ DERGİSİ” In this review, the authors examine the causes, risk factors, and management strategies for chemotherapy-induced hair loss, highlighting its psychological impact and underscoring the role of healthcare providers, especially nurses, in supporting patients through this distressing side effect.
January 2015 in “D-Scholarship@Pitt (University of Pittsburgh)” This dissertation investigated barriers to clinical translation of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cell-based vascular grafts, highlighting issues with thrombosis in diabetic patients and proposing alternative cell sources to improve applicability.
April 1955 in “Archives of pediatrics & adolescent medicine” This article discusses prevalent skin diseases in children, including alopecia areata, and reports no new clinical results; it outlines conditions and treatment options without presenting original data.
January 2012 in “Current Therapy In Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” Endoscopic forehead and brow lifting safely and consistently improves aged eyebrows, but may have complications.
306 citations
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April 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses the protective roles of skin-resident immune cells in maintaining tissue homeostasis and facilitating wound healing, but reports no new experimental findings.
153 citations
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January 2001 in “Science” In a neonatal rat model, this study found that topical CDK2 inhibitors reduced chemotherapy-induced hair loss in 33 to 50% of the animals, suggesting a potential strategy for preventing alopecia in cancer patients.
140 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of Controlled Release” This study reviews the evolution and modifications of microneedle drug delivery systems, initially designed for percutaneous use, now expanded for targeting a variety of tissues and organs such as ocular, oral mucosal, and gastrointestinal, suggesting widespread future applicability.
118 citations
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May 2015 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” This study found that the pH-sensitive hydrogel HECHA13, containing isoliquiritigenin, effectively inhibited the growth of Propionibacterium acnes and showed promise for transdermal delivery in acne treatment.
115 citations
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October 2003 in “Journal of Neuroscience” This study found no evidence supporting the hypothesis that Aβ afferents sprout into the superficial laminas of the spinal cord after nerve injury in rats.