April 2024 in “JCEM case reports” In this case study, a 44-year-old woman with an adrenal adenoma secreting both cortisol and androgens developed Cushing syndrome and significant virilization, but experienced major symptom improvement following surgical removal of the benign tumor.
June 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review discusses minimally invasive procedures for female pattern hair loss and highlights their potential as adjunctive therapies, though the evidence for their efficacy is currently limited.
16 citations
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July 1994 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study found that minoxidil sulfate and pinacidil did not activate K channel currents in hair follicles, suggesting their effect on hair growth might occur through other mechanisms like increased blood flow.
12 citations
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November 2024 in “Burns & Trauma” This review highlights the critical role of neuroregulation in skin wound healing, emphasizing how neurotransmitters and neuropeptides regulate inflammation, angiogenesis, and cell proliferation, and discusses potential therapeutic strategies, such as neuromodulation, to enhance these processes.
10 citations
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January 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This review highlights the significant negative impact of alopecia areata on quality of life, mental health, and work, calling for individualized approaches and effective treatments to mitigate these effects.
6 citations
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October 2021 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” In this study, eyebrow restoration using FUE-harvested single hair follicle grafts was explored, emphasizing the importance of donor hair selection, placement technique, and postoperative care in achieving optimal results, while highlighting challenges such as scarring and skin perfusion.
4 citations
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November 2021 in “Cancers” This paper reviews various causes of alopecia in cancer patients and highlights the importance of understanding these mechanisms for effective management, but reports no new findings.
3 citations
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February 2018 in “Clinical Medical Reviews and Case Reports” In this report, a rare case of scalp arteriovenous fistula following hair transplantation was successfully treated using direct puncture embolization with n-butyl cyanoacrylate glue, demonstrating effective management of this condition.
April 2025 in “Pharmaceuticals” This study found that novel thiol-reactive cross-linking agents, particularly APA, significantly improved the tensile strength and elasticity of human hair fibers by effectively regenerating disulfide bridges, with potential applications for advanced hair repair treatments in the cosmetic industry.
January 2025 in “Current Trends in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Chemistry” This review examines recent advancements in analytical techniques used to quantify dutasteride, a medication for enlarged prostate, in various biological samples and its commercial forms, emphasizing methods such as HPTLC, GC-MS, and HPLC.
In this study, researchers developed a method to create a synthetic dataset of facial acne images using generative techniques, achieving 97.6% classification accuracy with InceptionResNetv2, which helps overcome privacy concerns in biomedical applications by using anonymized data.
This study in adult mice found that somatosensory axons innervating Merkel cells in the skin are highly plastic, with significant remodeling in response to epithelial turnover, and that Merkel cells play a role in limiting axonal branching and promoting their maturation.
July 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Various techniques and tools for hair restoration were presented in 1998, including a mathematical model for donor area, use of lasers in surgery, methods for controlling grafted hair direction, and ways to increase graft yield. Satisfaction rates were around 39%, and studies showed trauma and dehydration can damage hair follicles.
December 2002 in “Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology-head and Neck Surgery” This article reviews techniques for restoring appearance following scalp injuries and highlights the versatility of scalp expansion, advancement flaps, and follicular unit hair transplantation, but it provides no new clinical results.
46 citations
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January 2020 in “Research” This review discusses the design, properties, and potential applications of smart microneedles, with no new clinical results presented.
15 citations
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May 2004 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article describes a technique for improving the aesthetic results of surgical hair restoration by recycling plug grafts into smaller grafts, which can be combined with other procedures like scalp lifting and reductions.
10 citations
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January 2007 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study reported that a new surgical technique resulted in minimal scars visible to the naked eye in most cases, suggesting a significant improvement over conventional closure techniques.
9 citations
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April 2000 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” This article describes a refined technique for improving hair transplant results by recycling oversized plugs into smaller grafts, integrating advanced methods like scalp lifting and occipital harvesting.
8 citations
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January 2012 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” This article describes a new subcision technique intended to simplify the procedure for surgeons without reporting clinical results or outcomes.
3 citations
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June 2019 in “Asian Journal of Medical Sciences” This study found that explant transfers of human umbilical cord Wharton's jelly-derived mesenchymal stem cells can yield cells for five consecutive times, optimizing primary cell production and reducing costs.
1 citations
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February 2025 in “Scientific Reports” In this study, researchers developed a three-dimensional ultrastructural analysis tool using serial block-face scanning electron microscopy to reveal detailed nerve networks and muscle structures in human skin tissues, demonstrating the technique's potential to study structural changes in aging or disease.
November 2025 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences” This review highlights that practicing Shiroabhyang, an Ayurvedic scalp massage technique using essential oils, may enhance blood circulation, provide nourishment, and improve hair quality by repairing damage and enhancing texture in hair.
November 2025 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” In this study, sequential strip harvest during follicular unit transplantation yielded more grafts, significantly improving the recipient area's appearance and minimizing donor area scars, compared to traditional methods.
In this study, researchers describe a technique for preparing mesenchymal stem cells to optimize hair transplantation for androgenetic alopecia, highlighting future plans to assess stem cell characteristics and hair density improvements through flow cytometry and trichoscopy.
August 2024 in “The Journal of Urology” This study updates guidelines for evaluating and managing male infertility, including revised testing recommendations for Y-chromosome microdeletions, use of pelvic MRI, and testicular sperm in nonazoospermic males.
January 2007 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study presents a new surgical technique that frequently results in minimal scars visible to the naked eye, marking a significant improvement over traditional methods.
October 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” In this case report, researchers documented a young girl's eyebrow hair loss attributed to trichotillosis influenced by observing Jain monks' ritualistic hair plucking, highlighting the role of cultural practices in shaping compulsive behaviors.
June 2020 in “Journal of cosmetic medicine” This abstract reviews eyebrow transplantation techniques, highlighting that follicular unit extraction prevents scarring at the donor site, unlike strip harvesting, and reports no new clinical results.
13 citations
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September 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This article discusses various repair techniques for hair transplants, emphasizing meticulous methods to improve cosmetic outcomes when donor hair is limited, but it presents no new clinical results.
106 citations
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November 2014 in “Cell Stem Cell” This review discusses advanced techniques for investigating stem cell fate at the single-cell level, including lineage tracing, time-lapse imaging, and molecular profiling, but reports no new research results.