2 citations
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June 2011 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” This review discusses the characteristics and management options for female pattern hair loss, highlighting the unclear role of androgens and the psychosocial impact, and reports no new clinical results.
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January 2011 in “Elsevier eBooks” This book reviews the various types of acne and acneiform conditions, as well as their treatment options, with expert insights from multiple fields.
2 citations
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June 2012 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This article describes using hair transplantation as a novel method to improve the appearance of acne scars, but it reports no clinical results.
1 citations
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June 2022 in “Journal of Wrist Surgery” In this pilot study on treating dorsal wrist ganglion, PRP injection showed limited effectiveness at 1-year follow-up compared to aspiration alone, with most PRP-treated patients experiencing ganglion recurrence, suggesting that an RCT would need at least 46 patients per group to further assess PRP's utility.
1 citations
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December 2017 in “JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery” This study found that both PHDPE and ePTFE hair-bearing scaffolds were well tolerated in a rat model, with minimal infection or extrusion, though artificial hair showed progressive loss over time.
January 2026 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” This study evaluated nonculture epidermal suspension for stable vitiligo and found it to be effective, with 68% mean repigmentation and 43.1% of patients achieving excellent results; it showed sustained benefits over long-term follow-up and was generally safe with minor adverse events in 13.7% of participants.
March 2025 in “Pain Physician” This retrospective study found that applying local skin precooling before scalp nerve block significantly reduced injection site pain during PRP mesotherapy for patients with androgenetic alopecia, compared to those who did not receive precooling, thus improving patient comfort and compliance.
Tailored nonsurgical cosmetic procedures are crucial for safely treating diverse skin types, especially skin of color.
Surgeons should evaluate new technologies critically, offer a range of services including non-surgical options, and be aware of marketing influences to meet patient needs and maintain a successful practice.
Modern hair restoration techniques can effectively treat hair loss and provide natural-looking results.
July 2021 in “Medical journal, Armed Forces India” This study reported that using platelet-rich plasma as an intraoperative holding solution significantly improved hair density and follicular growth in hair restoration surgery for androgenetic alopecia.
October 2025 in “Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology” This article discusses developing a standardized operating procedure for PRP administration to align with infection prevention regulatory standards and reports no new clinical results.
November 2024 in “Singapore Medical Journal” A bladder rupture from prostate treatment was healed with catheterization and antibiotics.
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August 2018 in “Turkish journal of urology” This case report describes a 4-year-old boy with Penile Hair Tourniquet Syndrome caused by a hair coil, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis in circumcised boys to prevent severe complications.
2 citations
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December 2021 in “Aesthetic surgery journal” This study found that a silicone gel dressing was well-tolerated and may accelerate early wound healing compared to Bacitracin in patients undergoing follicular unit extraction, but both achieved similar outcomes by day 7.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This narrative review highlights the need for diabetes-informed approaches to aesthetic dermatology as accelerated skin aging in diabetic patients complicates the safety and effectiveness of cosmetic procedures.
1 citations
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April 2024 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open” This study found that using a blunt cannula for lip augmentation is a safe and effective alternative to traditional needle methods, resulting in no bruising and high patient satisfaction, which may influence future cosmetic practices.
1 citations
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January 2023 in “Aesthetic surgery journal” This study reviewed trends in facial plastic surgery in India, finding an increase in both surgical and nonsurgical procedures, like Botox and rhinoplasty, and a shift in patient attitudes favoring nonsurgical options.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “Transgender health” This study found that gender-affirming hormone therapy in transgender men increased acne and male pattern hair loss, while in transgender women, it led to melasma and female pattern hair loss.
August 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This review examines quality control in preparing platelet-rich plasma, highlighting knowledge gaps in its clinical efficacy and safety, but reports no new clinical results.
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September 2025 in “Cosmetics” This study introduced laser-assisted exosome delivery and observed early signs of clinical improvement in two patients, though causality cannot be inferred from these preliminary, uncontrolled cases.
1 citations
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October 2023 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” This review discusses Barrett's esophagus, its risk factors, diagnostic methods, and treatment options, emphasizing its potential for malignant degeneration and the importance of personalized treatment based on patient factors.
April 2026 in “Applied Sciences” This review summarizes current knowledge on succinic acid's applications in cosmetics and aesthetic dermatology, highlighting its potential benefits such as inflammation modulation and collagen production, although most supporting studies are small or preliminary, indicating a need for further research to validate these uses.
March 2026 in “Frontiers in Immunology” In this study, a 49-year-old female with metastatic adrenocortical carcinoma experienced an abscopal effect following pulse electric field ablation, suggesting potential as an adjunct to systemic immunotherapy for liver tumors.
June 2026 in “The Journal of Cosmetic Medicine” This narrative review reports that scalp micropigmentation offers immediate cosmetic improvements in hair density appearance, but does not promote actual hair regrowth and results vary based on the operator's skill.
October 2024 in “Frontiers in Neurology” This study at Shandong Provincial Hospital evaluated interventional embolization for scalp arteriovenous fistulas, finding a cure rate of 85.71% among 21 patients, with swelling as a common postoperative complication, suggesting this method is both effective and safe.
12 citations
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January 2021 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” This study found that using a nonablative 1927 nm wavelength laser followed by hydroquinone cream is safe and effective for treating postinflammatory hyperpigmentation in patients with dark skin types.
1 citations
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January 2018 in “CHEST Journal” This case report describes a 70-year-old woman whose cardiac arrest was linked to hyperthyroidism-induced pulmonary hypertension and right ventricular failure, with significant improvement following the treatment of her thyroid dysfunction.
January 2026 in “Clinical Dermatology Review” This study found that platelet-rich plasma therapy significantly improved hair density, diameter, and reduced inflammation in androgenetic alopecia patients compared to placebo, though individual responses varied.
December 2025 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” This study reviews the role of exosomes in regenerative aesthetics, highlighting their potential in treating conditions like photoaging and wound healing through mechanisms like matrix remodeling and immunomodulation, while also noting advancements in exosome isolation techniques and regulatory considerations.