25 citations,
April 2008 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Encapsulated human hair cells can substitute for natural hair cells to grow hair.
14 citations,
September 2015 in “Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery” Surgical removal of abnormal fat pads fixed the woman's eyelid issue caused by likely silicone injections.
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August 2024 in “Polymers” Bacterial cellulose is a promising material for biomedical uses but needs improvements in antimicrobial properties and degradation rate.
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48 citations,
March 2019 in “Frontiers in Physiology” Wounds on the face usually heal with scars, but understanding how some wounds heal without scars could lead to better treatments.
2 citations,
April 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The study concluded that changing the culture conditions can cause sika deer skin cells to switch from a flat to a 3D pattern, which is important for creating hair follicles.
10 citations,
September 2018 in “Regenerative Medicine” New hair can grow from large wounds in mice, but less so as they age, involving reprogramming of skin cells and specific molecular pathways.
46 citations,
January 2020 in “Research” Microneedle technology has advanced for painless drug delivery and sensitive detection but faces a gap between experimental use and clinical needs.
12 citations,
January 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” Two patients with skin lupus were mistakenly thought to have a different scalp condition but improved with lupus treatment.
July 2023 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Biopolymers are increasingly used in cosmetics for their non-toxicity and skin benefits, with future biotech advancements likely to expand their applications.
2 citations,
June 2023 in “Gels” Injectable hydrogels are becoming increasingly useful in medicine for drug delivery and tissue repair.
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September 2020 in “Cell Metabolism” Glutamine metabolism affects hair stem cell maintenance and their ability to change back to stem cells.
44 citations,
June 2018 in “Journal of Cellular Physiology” Researchers developed a 3D model of human hair follicle cells that can help understand hair growth and test new hair loss treatments.
97 citations,
May 2008 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Different soft tissue fillers can cause various skin reactions; biodegradable fillers are safer and non-biodegradable ones like silicone can lead to long-term problems.
83 citations,
June 2020 in “Materials & Design” Sponge helps heal wounds faster with less inflammation and better skin/hair growth.
168 citations,
August 2000 in “American Journal of Pathology” Fibromodulin might help reduce scarring if increased in adult wounds like in fetal skin that heals without scars.
336 citations,
August 2015 in “European Journal of Epidemiology” The Rotterdam Study found risk factors for elderly diseases, links between lifestyle and genetics with health conditions, and aimed to explore new areas like DNA methylation and sensory input effects on brain function.
36 citations,
January 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” The skin is a complex barrier that protects the body, regulates temperature, and helps with immune responses.
3 citations,
February 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Autologous Platelet and Extracellular Vesicle-Rich Plasma (PVRP) has potential in enhancing tissue regeneration and improving hair conditions, but its effectiveness varies due to individual differences.
3 citations,
June 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Biofibre hair implant is a safe, effective treatment for baldness with 95% patient satisfaction.
July 2016 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” The meeting showcased rare skin disease cases, highlighting the need for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
122 citations,
April 2020 in “American Journal Of Pathology” Skin aging is a complex process influenced by various factors, leading to wrinkles and sagging, and should be considered a disease due to its health impacts.
January 2021 in “ABC Heart Failure & Cardiomyopathy” A 90-year-old man was diagnosed with heart failure due to wild-type transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis.
37 citations,
August 2019 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” Staphylococcus epidermidis A/C strains are more antibiotic-resistant and infection-adapted, while B strains thrive in hair follicles.
21 citations,
August 1960 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Endoxan often causes hair loss, which usually starts in the third week of treatment.
16 citations,
July 2020 in “Advanced functional materials” 3D cell-derived matrices improve tissue regeneration and disease modeling.
2 citations,
June 2022 in “Cells” 3D cell cultures are better for testing hair growth treatments than 2D cultures.
38 citations,
January 2001 in “Neuroepidemiology” The current system can't fully test all combination treatments, so alternative methods and regulatory flexibility are needed.
94 citations,
June 2016 in “The FASEB Journal” The Wnt/β-catenin pathway helps tissue regeneration but can also cause fibrosis, and drugs that inhibit this pathway may aid in healing skin and heart tissues.