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February 2018 in “Spectrochimica acta. Part A, Molecular and biomolecular spectroscopy” Cosmetic residues on individual hairs can be identified and differentiated using ATR FT-IR microspectroscopy.
3 citations,
July 2023 in “Acta Biomaterialia” PepACS offers a safer, eco-friendly way to perm, dye, and repair hair.
2 citations,
October 2022 in “Journal of structural biology” Older thin hair is not just thinner but also has different shape, structure, and stiffness.
November 2024 in “Biophysical Chemistry” Hair structure changes immediately during perm treatment, with initial damage partially restored later.
3 citations,
May 2023 in “Frontiers in Public Health” Most severe COVID-19 patients in Mexico experienced long-lasting symptoms that worsened their quality of life.
June 2022 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Injectable platelet-rich fibrin is a safe and effective treatment for hair loss.
1 citations,
January 1998 in “Seminars in Plastic Surgery” Hair transplantation using micro- and minigraft megasessions is safe, effective, and provides natural results with high patient satisfaction.
March 2017 in “Open access journal of surgery” The document concludes that more standardized research is needed to fully understand and optimize the use of platelet-rich fibrin in regenerative medicine.
15 citations,
January 2016 in “Journal of cell science & therapy” Using a patient's own tissue for micro-grafts may effectively treat non-healing leg ulcers and relieve pain.
1 citations,
February 2023 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” PRP use in skin care and plastic surgery is growing, especially in the U.S. and Italy.
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September 2017 in “Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders” Nail loss may be a side effect of the MS drug teriflunomide.
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5 citations,
April 2005 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” Micrografts and minigrafts for hair restoration provide high patient satisfaction and can cover large areas of hair loss, including sideburns, eyebrows, and beards.
5 citations,
November 2002 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Storing hair follicles at -20°C keeps them good for up to 15 days, which may help with hair transplants.
March 2024 in “Majallah-i taḥqīqāt-i ̒ulūm-i pizishkī-i Zāhidān/Majallah-i taḥqīqāt-i ̒ulūm-i pizishkī-i Zāhidān./Zahedan journal of researches in medical sciences” Microneedling with PRP effectively reduces facial pigmentation with minimal side effects.
200 citations,
November 1997 in “Planta” Calcium affects where root hairs grow, but other unknown factors determine their growth direction.
80 citations,
June 2020 in “Dermatopathology” COVID-19 can cause various skin lesions, which may result from the virus and immune response, and are not directly linked to illness severity.
67 citations,
September 2003 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” Skin problems are very common in people with end-stage kidney disease.
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June 2016 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” The conclusion is that fat grafting is safe and effective but carries risks that need careful management.
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May 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” PRP shows promise for hair loss treatment, but needs standardized preparation and composition.
27 citations,
June 2019 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) treatment may increase hair growth for genetic hair loss, but more research is needed to confirm this.
16 citations,
March 2020 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), a substance from a patient's own blood, can stimulate hair regrowth in people with Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA) who haven't had success with other treatments, but more research is needed to optimize its use.
16 citations,
February 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Scalp biopsies from dermatomyositis patients show chronic hair loss without scarring, with mucin and blood vessel changes being very common.
15 citations,
May 2020 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” PRP treatment increases hair density and thickness in androgenetic alopecia by 79%.
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September 2018 in “Rendiconti lincei. Scienze fisiche e naturali” Researchers concluded that "spigo nardo" is the Himalayan plant Nardostachys jatamansi, used historically in medicine and cosmetics, now critically endangered.
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