January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” Transplanting skin cells is a safe, effective, and affordable treatment for vitiligo.
125 citations,
January 1999 in “Drugs” Finasteride effectively treats baldness but may cause sexual side effects.
7 citations,
January 2022 in “Animal Reproduction” Using rodents for research shows that health problems in the womb can cause diseases later in life.
233 citations,
February 2018 in “Polymers” Chitin and chitosan are useful in cosmetics for oral care, haircare, and skincare, including UV protection and strength improvement.
1 citations,
October 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks” Skin stem cells can help improve skin repair and regeneration.
November 2018 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that hair transplant methods are often selected for provider convenience over patient benefit, highlighting the need for less invasive techniques and careful physician involvement for better results.
January 2023 in “Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery” Hair transplants help transgender patients look more like their gender identity, with different procedures for trans women and men.
3 citations,
July 2021 in “Cutis” New military hair rules for women promote inclusivity and prevent hair damage.
14 citations,
January 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” CBG may help with various medical conditions but needs more human research to confirm safety and effectiveness.
December 2023 in “Communications biology” Targeting the HEDGEHOG-GLI1 pathway could help treat keloids.
60 citations,
January 2014 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” Nanotechnology in dermatology shows promise for better drug delivery and treatment effectiveness but requires more safety research.
12 citations,
February 2007 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Hair transplantation techniques have improved over 12 years, with follicular unit grafting providing more natural results and potential future advances in automation and genetics.
6 citations,
July 2017 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” The document concludes that individualized reconstruction plans are essential for improving function and appearance after head and neck burns.
6 citations,
April 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Spironolactone might lower the chance of getting rosacea.
2 citations,
January 2015 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” Both sutures and staplers are equally effective for hair transplant donor area closure, but staplers are faster and easier to use.
2 citations,
August 2011 in “InTech eBooks” New methods for growing skin cells can improve skin grafts by building blood vessels within them.
3 citations,
August 2011 in “InTech eBooks” The document concludes that skin grafts are essential for repairing tissue loss, with various types available and ongoing research into substitutes to improve outcomes and reduce donor site issues.
7 citations,
August 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Microneedling combined with skinbooster effectively treats striae rubrae, with confocal microscopy confirming collagen changes.
6 citations,
June 2011 in “Pharmacognosy Journal” Many products for hair re-growth exist, but a perfect treatment without side effects has not yet been found.
55 citations,
January 2007 in “Climacteric” Menopause and aging can affect women's quality of life and sexuality, but hormone therapies may help alleviate these issues.
19 citations,
June 2009 in “Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery” Proper education can prevent traction alopecia in women of color.
December 2002 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” Scalp reduction surgery is safe and effective for certain patients with hair loss, leading to dense hair coverage and high satisfaction.
17 citations,
October 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Successful surgical hair restoration requires careful planning, precise execution, and proper aftercare, using techniques like follicular unit transplantation and correct hair angling for best cosmetic results.
86 citations,
April 2009 in “Journal of anatomy” Hard skin features like scales, feathers, and hair evolved through specific protein changes in different animal groups.
August 2024 in “Cell Death and Disease” Activating TLR9 helps heal wounds and regrow hair by using specific immune cells.
August 2024 in “Nature Communications” Softer hydrogels help wounds heal better with less scarring.
10 citations,
December 1997 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Hair restoration surgery has improved with better techniques for natural looks and managing patient expectations, but it remains labor-intensive and requires careful consideration of potential complications.
November 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Scientists made a mouse that shows how a specific protein in the skin changes and affects hair growth and shape.
April 2022 in “Anti-cancer agents in medicinal chemistry” Some existing medicines show promise as safe treatments to protect against the side effects of radiation therapy.
90 citations,
December 2007 in “Current Oncology” Non-hormonal treatments should be used first for sexual dysfunction in postmenopausal breast cancer patients on aromatase inhibitors, with hormones as a second option.