February 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Combining microneedling with either vitamin D3 or bimatoprost improves hair regrowth more than microneedling alone.
A 15-year-old boy's smelly, yellow armpit hair improved with clindamycin treatment.
83 citations,
June 2018 in “Frontiers in immunology” Certain types of T cells are essential for healthy skin and play a role in skin diseases, but more research is needed to improve treatments.
59 citations,
March 2020 in “Journal of Biomedical Science” Understanding how hair follicle stem cells work can help find new ways to prevent hair loss and promote hair growth.
5 citations,
January 2005 in “Journal of Enzyme Inhibition and Medicinal Chemistry” New steroids were effective in blocking male hormone receptors in hamster prostates.
3 citations,
January 2024 in “Materials advances” Cellulose nanocrystals are promising for making effective, sustainable sensors for various uses.
2 citations,
August 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” White piedra is a rare hair infection treated with oral and topical antifungals.
1 citations,
October 2022 in “Asian journal of medical sciences” Trichoscopy is a valuable, quick, and non-invasive tool for diagnosing tinea capitis in children.
January 2021 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” Plica polonica is a rare condition where hair becomes irreversibly tangled, and the treatment is to cut the matted hair.
July 2018 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Mindfulness reduces anxiety and depression in skin disease patients; dermatologists and psychiatrists often lack confidence in treating psychodermatological conditions.
3 citations,
September 2023 in “Advanced science” A new vaccine using a porous scaffold boosts immunity and protects against the flu better than traditional methods.
129 citations,
July 2019 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Epidermal stem cells help heal severe skin wounds and have potential for medical treatments.
28 citations,
June 2021 in “Frontiers in immunology” A protein called lfTSLP is important in causing allergic and other skin diseases and could be a target for treatment.
8 citations,
May 2023 in “Gels” Chitosan hydrogels are promising for repairing blood vessels but need improvements in strength and compatibility.
June 2024 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Topical tofacitinib is effective and safe for treating alopecia areata.
20 citations,
January 2006 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” Tumescent liposuction is safe and effective for different cosmetic surgeries if done within recommended limits.
9 citations,
April 2000 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The document concludes that appearance can be significantly improved after one hair restoration correction procedure, but often multiple operations are needed for the best results.
8 citations,
August 2020 in “Experimental dermatology” PRP therapy for alopecia shows inconsistent results due to natural variability in growth factor secretion by platelets.
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September 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Dr. Russell Knudsen's system classifies hair grafts by class, shape, and size for clearer communication in hair restoration surgery.
January 2017 in “SM dermatology journal” Eyebrow hair transplants have high patient satisfaction and require surgeons to have artistic and technical skills.
July 2014 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Hair follicles stored in a special medium had the highest survival rate, and "plucked" follicles and follicular units showed better growth after transplant.
July 2014 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Hair follicles stored in a special medium and certain types of grafts have higher survival and growth rates after transplantation.
July 2014 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The document concludes that rib-sparing techniques in breast reconstruction have limited benefits, sentinel lymph node biopsy is needed for desmoplastic melanoma, certain hair preservation methods improve graft survival, partial turbinectomy effectively reduces nasal obstruction, nipple shields with irrigation may reduce capsular contracture, and thicker malignant melanomas have a higher risk of non-skin cancers.
202 citations,
June 2005 in “Aaps Pharmscitech” Lecithin organogels could be good for applying drugs to the skin because they are stable, safe, and can improve drug absorption.
72 citations,
September 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Careful planning and patient counseling can lead to excellent hair transplant results, often in one or two sessions.
67 citations,
June 2018 in “Engineering in Life Sciences” Plant cell culture is a promising method for creating sustainable and high-quality cosmetic ingredients.
10 citations,
July 1997 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Laser hair transplantation can be effective but should be limited to small areas and requires more training to ensure safety and effectiveness.
9 citations,
July 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology” Topical L-thyroxine may help with wound healing and hair growth but should be used short-term due to potential risks.
8 citations,
January 2015 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Hair restoration techniques have improved but still rely on limited donor hair, with new methods like cloning and gene therapy being explored.
7 citations,
April 2015 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Nursing” Hair transplantation can effectively restore a natural-looking hairline when properly planned and executed.