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January 1996 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This study suggests that the tumescent technique can improve hair micrografting by effectively providing anesthesia and reducing bleeding without the need for multiple needle injections or nerve blocks.
April 2019 in “kufa Journal for Nursing sciences” This study observed that follicular unit extraction hair transplant initiated noticeable hair growth in androgenetic alopecia patients by three months and increased hair density after six months, with some experiencing mild side effects such as postural hypotension and donor site discomfort.
44 citations
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June 2024 in “Regenerative Therapy” This review discusses adverse events potentially linked to platelet-rich plasma therapy, highlighting the need for more high-quality evidence to understand its safety profile and associated risks.
7 citations
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December 2024 in “Journal of Functional Biomaterials” This review discusses the role of advanced platelet-rich fibrin (A-PRF) in oral and maxillofacial surgery, highlighting its potential benefits for healing, pain relief, and graft integration, with a need for more clinical trials to confirm long-term effects.
September 2017 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open” This report describes six patients experiencing significant relief from migraine symptoms after undergoing hair transplantation.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this case study, a 41-year-old woman with a solitary thyroid nodule was found to have a benign colloid goiter after biopsy, and she successfully underwent right hemithyroidectomy with good postoperative recovery and management of symptoms using various supportive medications.
2 citations
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May 2009 in “Hair transplant forum international” This abstract discusses facial swelling as a temporary complication of hair transplantation and indicates that multiple prevention methods have been tested, but it reports no new results.
June 2011 in “CRC Press eBooks” Low-Level Laser Therapy can stimulate healing and cell function, potentially leading to wider medical use.
April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case report describes a rare occurrence of giant bilateral adrenal myelolipomas in a 28-year-old female with CAH, emphasizing that large, hormonally active, or painful myelolipomas should be surgically removed.
10 citations
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May 2019 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” In this study, postoperative pain was reported to be significantly less severe in patients who underwent follicular unit extraction compared to those who had follicular unit transplantation.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review suggests that topically applied peptides may offer a promising alternative for managing pain in chronic wounds, with additional potential benefits of anti-inflammatory and regenerative activities, but acknowledges the challenges of delivering these peptides across damaged skin barriers.
71 citations
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December 2018 in “Journal of Pain Research” This study suggests that controlling variables during platelet-rich plasma preparation and application may improve its reliability and effectiveness in providing long-term relief from chronic pain.
46 citations
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April 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses the potential of curcumin and its formulations to mitigate neuropathic and postoperative pain, highlighting positive outcomes in preclinical and clinical studies but noting the need for further clinical research.
31 citations
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November 2013 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article discusses the use of a robotic system for hair graft harvesting in hair restoration surgery, focusing on its capabilities and the advantages and disadvantages, but it reports no new clinical findings.
3 citations
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July 1987 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article discusses scalp reductions for male-pattern baldness and reports potential challenges, such as stretch-back and scar-related styling issues, without providing new clinical results.
3 citations
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June 1995 in “International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics” This paper cites a prospective, randomized, double-blind, controlled trial investigating laser laparoscopy for pelvic pain associated with minimal to moderate endometriosis but reports no new results.
49 citations
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July 2004 in “Anesthesiology” This review discusses pharmacologic treatment options for muscle-related pain conditions and notes that there is strong evidence for the efficacy of tricyclic antidepressants and muscle relaxants in specific myofascial pain syndromes, but not universally.
January 2016 in “Georg Thieme Verlag eBooks” Hair transplantation in East Asians needs special techniques to ensure natural results and prevent complications due to their unique hair and scalp characteristics.
35 citations
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January 2022 in “Frontiers in Neurology” This review utilizes clinical vignettes to detail various pain syndromes associated with multiple sclerosis, including their pathophysiology and management strategies, highlighting conditions like central neuropathic pain, Lhermitte's phenomenon, and trigeminal neuralgia as they relate to different lesion types.
This study found that Dex-loaded hyaluronic acid hydrogel microneedles significantly reduced pain in an acute inflammatory visceral pain model without sedation, suggesting a promising and patient-friendly alternative to intravenous delivery.
4 citations
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Immunopathology and Pharmacology” In this case study, a female patient with folliculitis decalvans experienced hair re-growth and relief from symptoms like pain and burning after undergoing autologous fat transplantation, suggesting beneficial effects from stem cell therapy assisted by the inflammatory action of transplanted fat.
3 citations
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October 2023 in “Journal of Pain” In this exploratory study of trigeminal neuralgia patients undergoing microvascular decompression surgery, differential protein expression in plasma and cerebrospinal fluid was observed between responders and non-responders, suggesting potential biomarkers to predict surgical success and providing insights into the mechanisms of pain relief.
7 citations
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October 2024 in “Cells” This review discusses the potential of platelet-rich plasma in regenerative medicine and aging-related diseases but notes that clinical efficacy remains unclear due to varying study results and preparation inconsistencies.
24 citations
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September 2020 in “Pharmaceutics” In this study, solid lipid microparticles loaded with lidocaine hydrochloride were developed to effectively deliver pain relief and antimicrobial benefits for wound management, demonstrated by testing with bioengineered skin substitutes and showing effectiveness against common wound-infecting bacteria.
3 citations
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August 2017 in “Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Cases” This study observed complete resolution of neuropathic pain symptoms in a patient after a fat grafting PRP procedure, suggesting it may be a less invasive treatment alternative.
15 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of cell science & therapy” This study found that autologous micro-grafts improved wound healing and reduced pain in leg ulcers unresponsive to routine treatments within one week, lasting up to a month.
11 citations
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May 2022 in “Journal of immunology research” This review characterizes breast implant illness and its autoimmune symptoms, reporting an association between breast implants and autoimmune diseases, with explantation relieving symptoms in over half of patients.
12 citations
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October 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that plasma rich in growth factors (PRGF) as an adjuvant to follicular unit extraction (FUE) surgery may enhance hair graft performance and reduce post-surgical inflammation and pain in hair loss patients.
March 2026 in “Indian Journal of Anaesthesia” This study presents a case series highlighting post-operative pressure alopecia as a preventable complication of robotic gynecological surgeries, noting its delayed onset and non-scarring nature, and urging medical teams to implement preventive measures to reduce patient distress, especially among young women.
June 1995 in “International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics” This article lacks an abstract and reports no new findings.