May 2018 in “Cell stem cell” Myoepithelial cells can repair airways after severe injury.
November 2008 in “Medical & surgical dermatology” A device was made in 2008 to measure hair loss severity. Other findings include: frizzy mutation in mice isn't related to Fgfr2, C/EBPx marks preadipocytes, Cyclosporin A speeds up hair growth in mice, blocking plasmin and metalloproteinases hinders healing, hyperbaric oxygen helps ischemic wound healing, amniotic membranes heal wounds better than polyurethane foam, rhVEGF165 from a fibrin matrix improves tissue flap viability and induces VEGF-R2 expression, and bFGF enhances wound healing and reduces scarring in rabbits.
December 2002 in “Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery” Hair loss from trauma can be managed using scalp expansion, flaps, and hair transplants to improve appearance and well-being.
3 citations,
July 2023 in “Cells” MG53 helps reduce skin damage caused by nitrogen mustard.
2 citations,
April 2023 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Tiny fat-derived particles can help repair soft tissues by changing immune cell types.
26 citations,
November 2012 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” Various treatments can improve the appearance of the brow and upper lid by stimulating collagen.
9 citations,
February 2022 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” A new treatment for hair loss uses tiny lipid carriers to deliver a mix of minoxidil and latanoprost directly to hair follicles, promoting hair growth and being well tolerated by the skin.
4 citations,
January 2020 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Keloid scars can form after hair transplant surgery and should be prevented and treated early.
12 citations,
July 2020 in “Aging” The protein EZH2 blocks microRNA-22, increasing STK40 protein, which helps hair follicle stem cells change and grow hair.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” The gelatin-based hydrogel helps heal acute and diabetic wounds faster by improving healing conditions.
August 2023 in “European Journal of Plastic Surgery” 3D bioprinting is advancing in plastic and reconstructive surgery, especially for creating tissues and improving surgical planning, but faces challenges like vascularization and material development.
January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Understanding genes and hormones is crucial for managing male puberty and sex development disorders.
20 citations,
September 2015 in “Pediatric Annals” PCOS in teen girls should be managed with lifestyle changes and sometimes medication to improve symptoms and health.
21 citations,
January 2013 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” The combination of cyclosporine and PUVA might help treat severe alopecia areata.
33 citations,
October 2017 in “Drug Safety” SJS/TEN survivors often have severe, overlooked long-term physical problems that are not properly treated after leaving the hospital.
5 citations,
July 2020 in “PubMed” Both oral contraceptives reduced hirsutism in PCOS patients, but adding metformin showed no extra benefit.
15 citations,
October 2020 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” Caffeine penetrates skin quickly through open hair follicles, but less through closed ones, with levels becoming equal after 22 hours.
10 citations,
January 2018 in “Organogenesis” Porcine acellular dermal matrix treatment helps wounds heal faster and reduces scarring by affecting Jag1 in skin stem cells.
7 citations,
May 2011 in “Hair transplant forum international” Pig bladder material can be used in hair restoration surgeries.
Pig tissue can be used to prevent hair loss, aid in hair restoration surgery, and improve healing of donor scars.
February 2019 in “Chin J Injury Repair and Wound Healing(Electronic Edition)” Porcine acellular dermal matrix helps hair growth by boosting specific proteins and signals.
A woman had eye pain and vision loss after a hair growth treatment, but her symptoms improved after a month.
21 citations,
December 2015 in “European journal of cell biology” Tight junctions create a barrier in pig hair follicles that controls what can enter the skin.
149 citations,
September 2017 in “Pharmaceutics” Pig skin is a good substitute for human skin to measure drug absorption, but differences in skin structure and enzymes across species must be considered.
33 citations,
February 2009 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” Pig ear skin is better than human skin for testing how well barrier creams block allergens from entering hair follicles.
26 citations,
March 2014 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” Researchers created a skin treatment that could effectively deliver medication into hair follicles.
26 citations,
January 2005 in “PubMed” RUM-loaded SLN shows promise for treating acne and hair loss topically.
22 citations,
October 2019 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” The nanoparticles improved hair growth and enlarged hair bulbs.
19 citations,
December 2013 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” Encapsulated Garcinia mangostana extract in cream penetrates skin better than other forms.
January 2021 in “Social Science Research Network” The new treatment using tiny lipid carriers to deliver minoxidil and latanoprost directly to hair follicles shows promise for alopecia.