79 citations
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December 2017 in “Cosmetics” This review study focused on various in vitro methods to evaluate skin permeation and retention of sunscreens, highlighting the importance of assessing sunscreen penetration due to widespread nanomaterial usage and advancements in cosmetic formulation.
31 citations
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April 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that a newly identified gene, mK17n, may explain the lack of nail issues in mK17 null mice by compensating for mK17's function in the nail bed.
29 citations
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January 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This review discusses psychological treatments for alopecia, finding limited but positive effects on mental health, quality of life, and possibly hair growth; however, more research is needed to establish intervention efficacy.
6 citations
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January 2025 in “Molecules” This review highlights the challenges in developing nano-scale drug delivery systems for natural antioxidants in wound healing, pointing out issues like low solubility and skin permeability, and discusses potential solutions such as combining polymers and lipids to enhance delivery effectiveness.
2 citations
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August 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” This paper reviews the development of transdermal drug delivery systems for skin diseases, from first to fourth generation, and highlights ongoing challenges and the importance of clinical trials, but provides no new clinical results.
January 2022 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” This study used advanced optical imaging techniques to investigate nanoparticle and dye penetration in human skin, finding that nanoparticles mainly resided in the stratum corneum and accumulated in skin folds and hair follicles, while highlighting that sunscreen-based nanoparticles appear unlikely to pose safety concerns.
January 2026 in “Open Science Framework” This scoping review describes the current use of artificial intelligence in alopecia research, highlighting AI's evolution from diagnostic to prognostic applications in dermatology and identifying gaps in multimodal integration and fairness across demographics.
October 2012 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Scientists used a special imaging technique to observe that hair follicle regeneration involves cell division and structural changes, mostly in the lower part of the follicle, and that the dermal papilla at the base is crucial for regrowth.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” This review highlights that AI-based echocardiography in cardiology can enhance diagnostic precision, automation, and therapeutic strategy development, but also presents challenges like diagnostic errors and high costs, indicating a cautious yet promising progression in its adoption.
July 2021 in “World journal of plastic surgery” This study found that hair transplantation techniques, particularly follicular unit extraction (FUE), were effective for head and neck scar alopecia, with method selection based on scar type and depth.
32 citations
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June 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” This review explores the use of topical and transdermal delivery for drugs and cosmetics, highlighting the benefits of avoiding side effects and rapid metabolism, with a focus on nanoparticulate formulations and techniques for studying skin penetration.
5 citations
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October 2012 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” This article reviews trichoscopic techniques for diagnosing common hair loss conditions and presents a revised algorithm for identifying specific features of cicatricial and noncicatricial alopecia, but reports no new clinical results.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science” This review summarizes current clinical evidence on platelet-rich plasma, highlighting its effectiveness in treating androgenetic alopecia and as an adjunctive therapy for acne scars, while noting challenges in standardizing preparation techniques.
April 2025 in “Preprints.org” This review highlights evidence that exercise benefits skin health by enhancing collagen synthesis and reducing oxidative stress and discusses the potential of AI technology to personalize exercise programs, optimizing skin benefits based on individual needs and environmental factors.
June 2023 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open” This review found that exosome use in aesthetic plastic surgery shows promise in areas like skin rejuvenation and hair restoration, with laboratory studies indicating enhanced outcomes, but clinical evidence remains largely anecdotal, and no exosome-based products have FDA approval.
August 2024 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This review discusses current and emerging therapies for androgenetic alopecia, emphasizing regenerative treatments and nanotechnology advancements, but it reports no new clinical results.
July 2024 in “Journal of Dermatology Research Reviews & Reports” This study reviews the potential of stem cell-based therapies, including transplants and exosome treatments, to reactivate hair follicle stem cells and promote hair growth in individuals experiencing pattern hair loss.
38 citations
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February 2012 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” This article discusses the importance of individualized treatment plans based on the morphological characteristics of the aging face in surgical rejuvenation, but it provides no new findings.
October 2025 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” This systematic review found very weak evidence supporting the use of minoxidil as an adjunctive treatment for traction alopecia, with improvements noted from 3 months onwards, primarily based on limited case reports and retrospective case series.
373 citations
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September 2009 in “Obstetrics & Gynecology” This review examines the best available evidence for diagnosing and managing PCOS but reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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May 2023 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This review explores the potential of multifunctional bioscaffolds in skin tissue engineering, highlighting their successful biological performance in vitro and in vivo animal models, while also identifying the demand for technological advancements to improve wound healing applications in clinical settings.
68 citations
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December 1991 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Hair growth can be induced by certain cells found at the base of hair follicles, and these cells may also influence hair development and regeneration.
5 citations
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October 2013 in “Endocrine” This case report describes three instances where occult ovarian Leydig cell tumors were suspected based on severe hyperandrogenism symptoms, despite negative imaging findings, highlighting that elevated testosterone levels are a crucial diagnostic marker.
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.
40 citations
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October 2012 in “Dermatologic clinics” This review highlights the need for a deeper understanding of the genetic mechanisms in alopecia areata to develop evidence-based treatments, but it provides no new experimental results.
1 citations
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October 2023 in “Indian dermatology online journal” This study reviewed the use of various common household items as home-based remedies for dermatological conditions, noting their popularity due to accessibility, cost-effectiveness, and cultural acceptance, but underlined the need for more rigorous studies to establish their evidence-based efficacy compared to conventional treatments.
17 citations
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November 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review discusses treatment options for androgenetic alopecia, highlighting the need for personalized, evidence-based approaches but reports no new clinical results.
7 citations
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August 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” This study proposes an innovative treatment for stretch marks by combining skinbooster and microneedling techniques, which induce tissue remodeling and collagen synthesis, and suggests using confocal microscopy as a valuable tool for monitoring skin changes in aesthetic dermatology.
May 2026 in “European Burn Journal” This systematic review concluded that the scalp can be a safe and effective donor site for split-thickness skin grafts in pediatric burn patients, with evidence indicating good scar quality and manageable complications, though a rigorous technique is essential to minimize risks.
March 2026 in “Trends in Sciences” This review suggests that while platelet-rich plasma has the most robust clinical evidence, platelet-rich fibrin and concentrated growth factors are gaining favor due to their ease of use and absence of additives.