January 2022 in “Juniper Online Journal of Case Studies” This case report describes the first known recovery from alopecia universalis using standard immunosuppression after lung transplantation in a patient with advanced bronchiectasis.
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January 2023 in “Materials horizons” This study developed 3D micropatterns with magnesium silicate nanospheres that mimic vessels and hair follicles for potential use in skin regeneration by reconstructing vasculature and promoting hair growth.
June 2020 in “Al-Azhar International Medical Journal (Print)” This study found that platelet-rich plasma therapy after follicular unit extraction hair transplantation improves recovery time and hair density in cicatricial alopecia patients, but not in those with androgenic alopecia.
February 2016 in “Online journal of biological sciences” This study found that a mixture of Lawsonia inermis L. powder and honey could significantly speed up burn wound healing and promote hair growth in rabbits compared to control and honey-alone treatments.
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April 1998 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that human hair follicles serve as a crucial reservoir for Langerhans cells, which repopulate the epidermis depleted by ultraviolet B exposure.
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October 2010 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This abstract is a placeholder and contains no research findings; it only includes journal-related navigation and subscription information.
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March 2020 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that both FUE and FUT methods are equally effective in producing high-quality hair grafts, with FUE offering the advantage of less noticeable scarring compared to FUT.
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January 2018 in “Forensic Science International” This study reported that a newly developed UHPLC-MS/MS method detected illegal synthetic hair-growth compounds in 10% of 76 hair-growth products, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring to protect public health.
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March 2015 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This study presented a case where eyebrow hair follicles transplanted in a patient undergoing radiotherapy survived, resulting in a satisfactory and symmetrical appearance.
May 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” In this clinical study, the researchers found that a standardized wheat polar lipid complex, in both oil and powder form, significantly reduced hair shedding and improved hair growth in 99 women with acute telogen effluvium over 56 to 84 days.
November 2021 in “Journal of pharmaceutical research international” This article reviews the challenges faced by beginners in setting up a hair transplantation practice and reports no new clinical findings.
This study found that low-level laser therapy (LLLT) may enhance hearing recovery after noise-induced hearing loss in rats.
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December 1966 in “Textile Research Journal” Animal hair fibers like wool and mohair are strong when dry, but vicuna fibers are very brittle.
August 2023 in “ACS applied materials & interfaces” In this study, researchers developed an innovative wound healing patch combining electrical and chemical components, which effectively guided recovery in animal scald models by promoting collagen deposition and the regeneration of skin structures.
January 2014 in “www.virtualization.info” This study found that skin wound healing was accelerated in young but delayed in older Med1(epi-/-) mice compared to wild-type mice, suggesting age-dependent roles of MED1 in epidermal regeneration.
In this observational study, nine out of ten patients developed Telogen Effluvium after mild COVID-19 symptoms, with hair shedding starting on average 73 days following infection.
June 2025 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” In this study, researchers developed cationic liposomes encapsulated with keratin to improve the recovery of UV-damaged hair, finding that these liposomes significantly improved keratin penetration and reduced protein denaturation and lipid peroxidation, resulting in smoother hair surfaces compared to keratin solution alone.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Cell and Biomedical Science” In this study, the application of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell secretome significantly increased hair follicle count in fluconazole-induced alopecia in rats, although changes in epidermal thickness were not significant, suggesting a novel approach for hair restoration.
January 2024 in “International journal of advanced biochemistry research” This case study reported that a one-year-old male dog with demodicosis successfully recovered after treatment with Bravecto (fluralaner) and supportive therapies, highlighting the importance of recognizing and managing Demodex canis infections in dogs.
February 2023 in “Journal of clinical medicine research” This study found that zinc acetate hydrate may improve fatigue and hair loss symptoms in post-COVID-19 patients.
January 1993 in “Di-Si Junyi Daxue xuebao” This study found that type III collagen was significantly more abundant in the recovering traumatic skin of guinea pigs compared to normal skin, indicating it may play a role in tissue repair.
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February 2021 in “Cureus” This study found that the majority of COVID-19 survivors experienced post-discharge symptoms, with fatigue being the most common, and these symptoms significantly affected quality of life, especially in relation to the severity of their initial infection.
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December 2021 in “Journal of Infection” This study found that one in four participants in Chennai, India, reported persistent symptoms 12-14 weeks after COVID-19 recovery, with hospitalization for severe COVID-19 being linked to long-term symptoms.
September 2023 in “medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that many conditions in patients with COVID-19 were significantly increased compared to controls, with specific phenotypes identified across different demographic and diagnostic attributes.
April 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that long COVID symptoms vary over time, with pulmonary symptoms improving the most, while hair loss showed the poorest treatment outcomes and several factors like smoking slowed recovery.
September 2011 in “Clinical Biochemistry” This article discusses how recent research suggests that aggressive video games have little effect on aggression and violence among players, calling for professional organizations to update their policy statements accordingly.
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December 2023 in “Research Review” In this retrospective cohort study, researchers reported that 77% of 300 COVID-19 survivors experienced long COVID-19 symptoms such as fatigue and hair loss, with symptoms more likely in females, younger age groups, and hospitalized patients.
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December 2017 in “Medical Hypotheses” This review evaluates dihydrotestosterone's role in androgenic alopecia and proposes a model suggesting that chronic scalp tension and inflammation contribute to hair follicle miniaturization, identifying fibrosis, calcification, and tension as treatment targets.
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April 2023 in “Nature communications” In this study, researchers used EHR data from two large PCORnet networks to identify a range of long COVID diagnoses, highlighting varying post-acute risks across populations in NYC and Florida.
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January 2021 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” This systematic review describes current findings on the use of recombinant epidermal growth factor (rhEGF) for skin aging and wound healing, emphasizing its potential benefits but highlighting the need for more controlled studies to optimize dosing and treatment protocols.