14 citations,
May 2011 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Laser hair removal is effective for dark hair but needs improvement for nonpigmented or fine hairs.
1 citations,
August 2023 in “Military Medical Research” Smart hydrogel dressings could improve diabetic wound healing by adjusting to wound conditions and controlling drug release.
57 citations,
December 2021 in “Advanced Functional Materials” Wearable bioelectronics show promise for improving chronic wound care.
A hat with sensors can measure scalp moisture well, helping with hair care.
33 citations,
October 2016 in “Photomedicine and laser surgery” Future clinical uses of Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) are likely to grow and become more effective with new advancements and combined treatments.
13 citations,
April 2012 in “Dermatologic surgery” The trichometer is a quick and reliable tool for measuring hair quantity.
12 citations,
May 2017 in “Arteriosclerosis, thrombosis, and vascular biology” Testosterone helps prevent skin damage in males by acting through both estrogen and androgen pathways.
1 citations,
August 2021 in “Pediatrics in review” A 10-year-old girl had genital pain from a small, red, crusty mass on her labia.
26 citations,
October 2021 in “Current Dermatology Reports” Social media is increasingly used in dermatology for education and networking but has risks like misinformation and privacy issues.
5 citations,
September 2012 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) hair transplant is less invasive, leaves no scars, and has quicker recovery times, but it's more time-consuming and challenging. Automation helps speed up the process and improve graft survival, reducing the need for traditional strip surgery.
4 citations,
August 2021 in “Pediatrics in review” DSDs are birth conditions causing unusual sex development, managed with personalized care and sometimes surgery, but still lack a standard treatment approach.
1 citations,
October 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that improving patient safety and quality is increasingly important in dermatology.
1 citations,
July 2017 in “Global journal of pharmacy & pharmaceutical sciences” A new hair loss treatment was created using minoxidil and tretinoin in stable niosomes, which effectively released the drugs over time.
1 citations,
July 2017 in “Hair transplant forum international” Scalp laxity, elasticity, and glidability are important in hair transplants and can predict scar width at the donor site.
1 citations,
October 2010 in “Pediatrics in review” Some alternative therapies might help treat eating disorders when combined with standard care, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
November 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international” Hair transplant surgery should only be done by licensed professionals, as many states don't allow unlicensed personnel to perform it.
Local flaps are effective for covering small to large scalp and forehead defects with good cosmetic results.
May 2023 in “Dermatology Online Journal” No increased skin cancer risk was found in alopecia patients treated with photobiomodulation.
433 citations,
April 2015 in “Photomedicine and laser surgery” Photobiomodulation Therapy (PBMT) is recommended as a more inclusive term and shows potential benefits in various treatments.
96 citations,
September 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Chitosan, a natural substance, can be used to create tiny particles that effectively deliver various types of drugs, but more work is needed to improve stability and control of drug release.
37 citations,
December 2019 in “Giornale italiano di dermatologia e venereologia” The Italian guidelines offer advice for diagnosing and treating alopecia areata based on expert opinion and limited clinical trial evidence.
19 citations,
July 2019 in “Biomedical Microdevices” Microneedles can cause side effects like infection and allergic reactions, and precautions like test spots and sunscreen are recommended.
8 citations,
July 2001 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” New treatments for vitiligo show promise but still face challenges, especially for hands and feet.
4 citations,
January 2018 in “Hair transplant forum international” The document suggests changing "Follicular Unit Extraction" to "Follicular Unit Excision" to more accurately describe the surgical hair transplant procedure.
3 citations,
October 2021 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” Follicular unit extraction is a hair transplant method that can leave small scars and uses various tools for harvesting hair from different body parts.
2 citations,
June 2023 in “Gels” Injectable hydrogels are becoming increasingly useful in medicine for drug delivery and tissue repair.
January 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Dermatologists can accurately detect smaller differences in hair density than previously thought.
March 2024 in “Antioxidants” Excessive blue light harms eye cells and disrupts sleep patterns.
Laser therapy is effective for treating vascular lesions with the right light settings and trained professionals.
January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology” Chemotherapy can cause significant but usually reversible hair loss, and managing it involves patient education and hair care strategies.