October 2023 in “Pathology” In this study, the authors observed that a 48-year-old woman developed a cutaneous pseudolymphoma in the earlobes linked to metallic debris from ear piercing, which histologically mimicked lymphoma but was interpreted as a reactive condition.
2 citations
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November 2020 in “Scientific Reports” This study reported that metallic-glass-coated tattoo needles reduced trauma and improved tattoo quality in pig skin experiments compared to uncoated needles.
94 citations
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September 2014 in “Therapeutic Delivery” This review describes recent advances in using nanoparticles for drug delivery to hair follicles, with potential applications in treating skin diseases such as alopecia and acne, but reports no new findings.
6 citations
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January 2013 in “Urology” This case report describes an 8-year-old child with penile tourniquet syndrome due to a constricting thread, which led to partial distal penile amputation and required surgical intervention.
November 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” This review discusses nanoparticle-based wound-healing materials, detailing their benefits, limitations, and recent advancements, and emphasizes the need for further understanding to enhance therapeutic outcomes.
40 citations
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September 2024 in “Heliyon” This review discusses the role of bioceramics, highlighting their bactericidal activity, lack of side effects, and ability to release metallic ions for hard and soft tissue repair. The authors suggest that integrating bioceramics with other biomaterials could offer a cost-effective, efficient alternative for wound healing.
4 citations
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January 2015 in “Case reports in urology” This paper presents a case of penile tourniquet syndrome in an 8-year-old boy caused by his mother's hair coil, highlighting its rarity beyond infancy.
242 citations
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January 2000 This study identified a strong association between heavy metal contamination in drinking water and chronic diseases like renal failure and liver cirrhosis in Great Cairo Cities, Egypt.
April 2025 in “Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and Research” This study highlights the potential of nanofibers in cosmeceuticals, reporting that nanofiber facial masks outperform regular masks in cleansing, and notes their exploratory use in anti-acne patches for enhanced acne management.
This article explores how natural and man-made factors shape architecture and environments for human activity in emergency situations, focusing on the unique conditions of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Results are not reported.
This article explores how natural and man-made factors shape architecture and environments in emergency situations, focusing on principles relevant to Kazakhstan's specific conditions. Results are not reported.
November 2011 in “Advanced Materials Research” This study found that adding hair fibers to friction materials increased their friction coefficient stability and impact strength while decreasing wear rates, with 1% hair fiber content notably improving performance.
April 2024 in “Acta scientific dental sciences” This case study describes a 45-year-old male with black hairy tongue who experienced complete resolution of tongue discoloration and improved halitosis after receiving treatment focused on enhanced oral hygiene, tongue brushing, and smoking cessation.
211 citations
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February 2009 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” This review summarizes recent advancements in follicular targeting for drug delivery via hair follicles and calls for pilot studies in humans to explore potential clinical applications.
119 citations
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March 2020 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This review provides an overview of recent tissue engineering and regenerative medicine developments in Asia, highlighting significant advances, representative research achievements, and discussing future directions, without presenting new research results.
59 citations
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October 2012 in “Pharmaceutical Research” This study found that nanostructured lipid carriers with more soybean phosphatidylcholine provided better skin retention and follicular targeting for diphencyprone compared to other formulations and controls.
36 citations
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December 2015 in “Drugs” This review summarizes various drug treatments for hidradenitis suppurativa, noting their effectiveness, side effects, and high recurrence rates, but reports no new clinical findings.
16 citations
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January 2021 in “International Journal of Medical Sciences” This study found that gelatin microspheres loaded with platelet-rich plasma enhanced wound healing in rats by improving inflammatory and angiogenic responses compared to untreated wounds or PRP alone.
12 citations
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March 2020 in “Journal of Bioactive and Compatible Polymers” This study found that finasteride- and minoxidil-loaded nanoparticles in a gel improved skin permeability and drug retention, suggesting a promising approach for topical alopecia treatment with reduced dosing frequency and side effects.
10 citations
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January 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” This chapter reviews the role of nanoparticles in wound healing, exploring current therapies, developments, and future directions, but reports no new clinical results.
5 citations
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January 2021 in “Veterinary dermatology” This study found that adding low-level laser therapy to conventional treatment for canine acral lick dermatitis significantly increased hair growth compared to conventional therapy alone, but did not significantly reduce licking behavior.
5 citations
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September 2012 in “Springer eBooks” Nanoparticles can be used to deliver drugs to hair follicles, potentially improving treatments for conditions like acne and alopecia, and could also be used for vaccine delivery and gene therapy.
3 citations
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August 2011 in “InTech eBooks” This article discusses the applications and contraindications of skin grafts in wound treatment and reports no new research findings.
2 citations
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September 2023 in “Scientific reports” This study reports that zinc oxide or silver nanoparticles capped with vitamin A or E, incorporated into wheat gluten films, showed significant potential in promoting burn wound healing in mice by facilitating wound contraction, re-epithelialization, and collagen deposition, while also exhibiting antioxidant and antibacterial properties.
2 citations
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January 2015 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document says biodegradable cosmetics and packaging are better for the environment and user experience.
1 citations
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October 2025 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This study developed a multifunctional bilayer dressing containing nanosilver and basic fibroblast growth factor, which improved wound healing by preventing bacterial penetration, promoting angiogenesis and hemostasis, and accelerating cell proliferation and migration, outperforming a control group by increasing healing rates by 47% in vivo.
1 citations
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January 2015 in “Der pharmacia lettre” This study found that neurosteroids might play a role in the neuroprotective effects of ischemic postconditioning by reducing brain infarct size and improving motor performance and memory in mice.
May 2026 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that a bioactive borosilicate glass containing Sr and Cu ions exhibited promising mechanical strength, biocompatibility, and antibacterial activity, particularly the CuSr-1 wt.% composition, suggesting potential for use in orthopedic implants and bone tissue engineering.
This study reports that a novel ketoconazole-loaded microneedle array significantly enhances drug delivery and retention in the skin, demonstrating improved hair growth in animal models, suggesting a promising treatment for androgenic alopecia that addresses current topical therapies' limitations.
January 2023 in “Book of Abstracts” COVID-19 can cause different types of hair loss, with telogen effluvium being the most common.