15 citations,
October 2006 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Liquid nitrogen spray caused a temporary, harmless swelling under the skin in an elderly woman.
13 citations,
July 2017 in “Biopolymers” Recombinant keratins can form useful structures for medical applications, overcoming natural keratin limitations.
7 citations,
July 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Human skin can be reconnected to nerves using stem cells, which may help with skin health and healing.
7 citations,
April 2019 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Repeated use of platelet-rich plasma in rats caused increased pain sensitivity.
6 citations,
August 2019 in “PLOS ONE” Gambogic Amide helps maintain hair color and promotes hair growth.
6 citations,
May 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The article concludes that using the single-scar technique for hair transplants can result in a more attractive scar and that concerns about the technique can be managed with proper methods.
4 citations,
January 2016 in “Methods in molecular biology” HAP stem cells can repair nerves, grow hair follicle nerves, and become heart muscle cells, making them useful for regenerative medicine.
3 citations,
June 2023 in “MedComm” Stem cells and their exosomes show promise for repairing tissues and healing wounds when delivered effectively, but more research is needed on their tracking and optimal use.
3 citations,
December 2020 The interdigital gland in crossbred sheep is similar to skin and has specialized structures for secretion.
3 citations,
May 2013 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Epidermal stem cells show promise for treating orthopedic injuries and diseases.
2 citations,
March 2020 in “Developmental cell” Stress can cause hair to turn gray by depleting pigment-producing cells through the release of a stress hormone.
1 citations,
April 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair loss in men (androgenetic alopecia) is significantly linked to decreased scalp sensitivity, but not temperature sensitivity. More research is needed to confirm this. Comparing this hair loss to leprosy is unsupported and stigmatizing.
1 citations,
January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” The skin's dermal layer contains true stem cells with diverse functions and interactions that need more research to fully understand.
October 2024 in “World Journal of Psychiatry” Stress worsens hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.
March 2024 in “Asian journal of medical sciences” Ring block anesthesia is the best method for PRP scalp injections due to low pain and high patient acceptance.
January 2024 in “Archives of pharmacy practice” The skin is vital for protection, temperature control, fluid balance, immunity, and sensing, with damage affecting daily life and mental health.
December 2023 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Local anesthesia, often with sedation, effectively reduces pain in hair transplant harvesting.
October 2023 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Local anesthesia with a "ring block" is preferred for pain control during FUE hair transplant procedures.
Peptide hydrogels show promise for healing skin, bone, and nerves but need improvement in stability and compatibility.
March 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” 4-aminopyridine, a FDA-approved drug, speeds up skin wound healing and tissue regeneration.
November 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” 4-aminopyridine helps skin wounds heal faster and better.
January 2020 in “Nihon Yakuri Gakkai nenkai yoshishu” Minoxidil protects brain tissue directly, not by lowering blood pressure.
September 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Mouse skin glands need healthy nerves to grow properly during hair growth phases.
April 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” HSD11b1 affects skin nerves and increases non-histaminergic itch.
March 2012 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hand-foot-mouth disease may cause nail loss in children.
April 2009 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The document concludes that the first book on mesotherapy lacks convincing evidence, the second book is good for beginners in facial rejuvenation, and the third book is valuable for understanding complications in skin surgery.
January 2009 in “Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America” The document concludes that understanding risks, careful patient selection, precise surgery, quick complication management, and good communication can improve cosmetic facial surgery outcomes.
August 2006 in “Experimental dermatology” Neurotrophins are important for hair growth and response to stress.
February 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Fine hairs improve male pattern baldness treatment, alopecia areata causes remain unknown, and hair can recover from dye damage over time.
September 2012 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Scientists successfully created fully functional hair follicles using bioengineering methods and stem cells.