January 2022 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Using truncal anesthesia on the supraorbital nerve reduces pain in hair loss treatments and improves patient comfort.
August 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” No specific research results are reported in this abstract; it describes the scope and content of the Dermatologic Surgery journal, highlighting its comprehensive coverage of various dermatologic surgical procedures and its utility for professionals in this medical field.
This study found that Dex-loaded hyaluronic acid hydrogel microneedles significantly reduced pain in an acute inflammatory visceral pain model without sedation, suggesting a promising and patient-friendly alternative to intravenous delivery.
October 2018 in “Annals of Reviews & Research” This open-access journal publishes innovative research articles across various fields but reports no new clinical results in this summary.
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January 2013 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” In this study, a square pulse, low-fluence IPL device used at home significantly reduced terminal hair count by 87% six months post-treatment, with evidence of hair miniaturization similar to professional laser treatments.
6 citations
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May 2011 in “Journal of Pharmacy Technology” This article discusses the growing trend of repurposing existing medications for innovative therapeutic uses and highlights the need for pharmacy practitioners to be informed about accessing clinical evidence related to these applications, but it reports no new results.
3 citations
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May 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” In this study, the researchers reported that patient impacts and symptoms of hidradenitis suppurativa, as assessed by HSIA and HSSA measures, are associated with clinical characteristics such as the number of abscesses and inflammatory nodules.
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June 2024 in “BMC Oral Health” In this study, autologous platelet concentrates and topical steroids similarly reduced lesion size, Thongprasom scale, and pain in oral lichen planus patients, suggesting autologous platelet concentrates as a potential alternative treatment.
October 2017 in “Anesthesia and Pain Medicine” This report observed that repeated stellate ganglion blocks over six years were associated with improved skin elasticity, increased water content, and more hair follicles on the treated side of a patient's face.
October 1987 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This article reviews the principles of donor and recipient dominance in hair transplantation and reports no new experimental results.
September 1983 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Experts discussed hair care, genetic hair defects, hair loss treatments, nail surgery, lupus treatments, skin infections, and cosmetic allergies.
21 citations
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February 2017 in “Dermatologic surgery” In this study, different donor and recipient site preparation techniques for melanocyte-keratinocyte suspension were associated with similar repigmentation outcomes in stable vitiligo, but efficacy varied by body site.
12 citations
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July 1993 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that hair follicle cells' growth in vitro is influenced by the concentration of androgens and antiandrogens, with papilla cells and outer root sheath keratinocytes showing distinct sensitivity.
61 citations
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March 2006 in “Colloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces” In this study, lecithin/n-propanol/isopropyl myristate/water/tetracaine hydrochloride microemulsion was found to be a safe carrier for transdermal drug delivery in animal models, with analgesic effects on Wistar rats.
2 citations
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October 2025 in “Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy” This study found that cepharanthine may be a promising treatment for enterovirus infections, as it offered full protection to mice against lethal EV71 challenges and reduced viral titers and pathology.
December 2024 in “African Journal of Biomedical Research” This study reported that the combined use of dexmedetomidine and ketamine, along with peripheral nerve blocks, provided adequate sedation and analgesia with maintained hemodynamic stability in patients undergoing minor surgical procedures like split skin grafting.
September 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Cold gel compresses are the best for pain relief during scalp microneedling.
October 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” This study suggests that PGD2 may increase testosterone production in keratinocytes through oxidative stress pathways, with n-acetyl-cysteine blocking this effect.
128 citations
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July 2009 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” This study found that penetration enhancer-containing vesicles significantly improved minoxidil delivery to the skin compared to traditional liposomes and penetration enhancer-containing ethanolic solutions, with deformability linked to enhanced deposition.
August 2020 in “Bioscience Biotechnology Research Communications” This study found that using topical anesthetic was more effective than a vibrating device in reducing discomfort from dental injections.
15 citations
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May 2016 in “Die Pharmazie” This study found that nanostructured lipid carriers provided better skin-targeted delivery and drug loading for lidocaine than nanoethosomes, indicating improved local anesthetic efficacy in vitro.
6 citations
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May 2023 in “Molecules” In this study, dry powder inhalers containing Cepharanthine were administered to rats with acute lung injury, significantly reducing pulmonary edema, hemorrhage, and inflammatory markers, suggesting its potential as an effective anti-inflammatory treatment when inhaled directly into the lungs.
26 citations
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May 2012 in “Pharmaceutical Development and Technology” PEVs effectively deliver minoxidil through skin.
30 citations
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November 2015 in “Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This study found that nanoethosomes containing Lidocaine showed effective skin penetration, suggesting they may be a suitable carrier for topical anesthetic delivery.
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March 2024 in “Journal of Biomaterials Applications” This study developed dissolving microneedles using specific polymers for transdermal delivery of rizatriptan benzoate, demonstrating improved drug skin penetration and significant alleviation of migraine symptoms in vivo compared to passive diffusion, suggesting potential advantages over conventional treatment methods for acute migraine.
November 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that valproic acid-loaded microemulsion formulations enhanced skin penetration pathways in guinea pigs compared to an aqueous solution, with composition elements like oil content and surfactant ratios significantly affecting drug delivery performance.
This study found that a mitoxantrone, vincristine, and prednisolone regimen effectively treated recurrent breast cancer with a 70% response rate, though it was associated with significant myelosuppression.
January 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study found that mesotherapy with placenta polypeptide injection significantly reduced skin inflammation and improved aesthetic outcomes in adults with moderate-to-severe sensitive skin, without increasing adverse events compared to controls.
24 citations
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September 2020 in “Pharmaceutics” In this study, solid lipid microparticles loaded with lidocaine hydrochloride were developed to effectively deliver pain relief and antimicrobial benefits for wound management, demonstrated by testing with bioengineered skin substitutes and showing effectiveness against common wound-infecting bacteria.
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April 2001 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Using a vibrating device during injections can help reduce pain.