6 citations
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January 2016 in “Open journal of regenerative medicine” This study found that macrophages treated with keratin in vitro were more similar to anti-inflammatory M2 macrophages and reduced astrocyte reactivity, potentially limiting secondary inflammatory damage after spinal cord injury.
54 citations
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May 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses recent advances in scarless wound healing research, focusing on the roles of mechanobiology and immunology, and reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight the potential of next-generation human skin equivalents in understanding these mechanisms.
56 citations
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November 2022 in “Biomolecules” This review explores the role of macrophage subsets in adult cutaneous wound healing and emphasizes their potential for therapeutic targeting, but reports no new experimental results.
February 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This case report describes a 7-year-old girl who developed radiation-induced alopecia after a neurointerventional procedure, with dermoscopy revealing specific hair and scalp patterns that helped diagnose this rare complication. The findings highlight the importance of dermoscopy in distinguishing RIA from other alopecic disorders in children.
1 citations
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December 2025 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” The researchers reported that mesenchymal stem cells promote wound healing by using Cx43 hemichannels to mediate ATP secretion, which supports macrophage polarization, angiogenesis, and fibroblast migration, suggesting a potential therapeutic strategy for improving tissue repair.
2 citations
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October 2024 in “Indian Journal of Orthopaedics” 81 citations
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January 2003 in “Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy” This review discusses various techniques for treating post-acne scars, highlighting new laser technologies and tissue augmentation methods, but reports no new clinical results.
17 citations
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January 1996 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This study suggests that the tumescent technique effectively provides anesthesia and reduces bleeding during hair micrografting, eliminating the need for multiple needle injections or nerve blocks.
October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” This article discusses the temporary scalp trichopigmentation procedure, detailing its unique approach compared to traditional scalp micropigmentation, and reports no new clinical findings.
In this retrospective analysis, researchers evaluated 54 patients undergoing soft tissue reconstruction for scalp and forehead defects and reported excellent aesthetic outcomes with local flaps for defects up to 50 cm², while larger defects typically required additional skin grafting.
2 citations
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March 2017 in “TURKDERM” This study observed that pediatric bone marrow transplantation patients frequently experience various dermatological issues; mucositis and xeroderma were the most common.
19 citations
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December 2022 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” This study found that gelatin–polycaprolactone/silk fibroin composite membranes with line micropatterns enhanced wound healing in rats by promoting cell alignment, angiogenesis, and increased α-SMA production.
11 citations
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December 2018 in “Bone” This study found that a high-energy shock wave can increase osteogenic activities in human mesenchymal cells, offering insights into potential therapeutic targets for trauma-induced heterotopic ossification.
April 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This letter highlights concerns about transient lymphadenopathy as a potential adverse effect of platelet-rich plasma combined with microneedling for alopecia, emphasizing the need to understand its underlying cause.
7 citations
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December 1971 in “Calcified Tissue Research” Hair follicles in injured skin can quickly accumulate minerals, especially calcium and phosphorus.
July 2022 in “Hair transplant forum international” This case report describes a 27-year-old male who developed a frontal scalp hematoma after platelet-rich plasma therapy and suggests that topical minoxidil may contribute to this side effect.
6 citations
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December 2022 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” 37 citations
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February 2024 in “Military Medical Research” In this review, biomaterial-based mechanical strategies were highlighted for their potential to enhance skin regeneration and promote scarless repair, though a comprehensive understanding of their underlying mechanisms is still needed for broader application.
24 citations
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September 2018 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” This study shows that multiphoton microscopy can non-invasively distinguish between scarring and non-scarring alopecia by identifying certain morphological features, but further research is needed to confirm its clinical utility.
11 citations
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January 2014 in “Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology” This report describes three cases of white piedra of scalp hair, identifying Trichosporon inkin and Trichosporon mucoides as the fungi responsible, which are uncommon causes of this condition.
July 2026 in “Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology” This study reviewed evidence on cutaneous reactions and associated radiation doses from cranial or spinal neurointerventional procedures, finding that alopecia/epilation was most common and onset doses often aligned with known thresholds, highlighting the need for standardized dose reporting and follow-up.
14 citations
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April 2015 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This study found that dermal stem cells from granulation tissue promoted wound healing and reduced fibrosis in a combined radiation and skin wound mouse model.
33 citations
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December 1982 in “Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology” The authors reviewed cases of six children with both hair-shaft abnormalities and neurological disorders, noting that such hair defects may indicate neurological conditions, including potentially treatable metabolic errors.
2 citations
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February 2024 in “Burns”
14 citations
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February 2007 in “The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery” This case report describes successful treatment of an 11-week-old infant with hair thread tourniquet syndrome causing toe swelling, highlighting the condition's rarity and the critical need for prompt surgical intervention.
33 citations
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March 2006 in “Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery” This article illustrates various hair shaft defects and suggests that dermatologists can diagnose most of them using light microscopy and polarization without needing advanced imaging techniques.
July 2021 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This article reports on a family with six members diagnosed with monilethrix, highlighting varying degrees of alopecia linked to this rare hair shaft defect.
April 2024 in “Cosmetics” This review highlights the use of microneedling devices and patches to deliver cosmetic agents through the skin, noting their applications in skin rejuvenation and safety considerations such as potential skin irritation and infection.
24 citations
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August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This review discusses scalp micropigmentation techniques and their customization to individual patients, but reports no new clinical results.
4 citations
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January 2014 in “BioMed Research International” This special issue reviews advancements in engineering cell microenvironments for tissue engineering, highlighting various studies on interventions like silk fibroin and platelet-rich plasma, but presents no new empirical findings.