28 citations
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April 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” This review concludes that platelet-rich plasma treatments significantly improve various facial skin parameters, particularly when combined with hyaluronic acid, and stresses the need for standardized preparation protocols.
28 citations
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March 2007 in “E-Journal of Chemistry” This study found that a herbal hair oil containing 7.5% concentrations of specific plant extracts showed effective hair growth activity comparable to 2% minoxidil, with particularly promising results from oils prepared using the cloth pouch decoction method.
26 citations
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January 2025 in “iScience” This article reviews the potential applications, benefits, and limitations of platelet-rich plasma in medical practice and reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the need for standardized preparation and treatment protocols.
24 citations
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June 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study reported that during the COVID-19 pandemic, online searches for general dermatologic conditions returned to prepandemic levels, while interest in premalignant, cancerous conditions, and cosmetic procedures remained low.
23 citations
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June 2015 in “Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” This study demonstrated that a 3D air–liquid culture system using Wnt-CM-treated cells can induce hair regeneration in nude mice and may facilitate large-scale preparation for hair loss treatment.
20 citations
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November 2012 in “Methods in molecular biology” This study proposes using superhydrophobic surfaces to reduce protein fouling and enable self-cleaning in microfluidic devices, detailing preparation and quantification methods for these coatings.
19 citations
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October 2023 in “Bioengineering” This study reviewed the efficacy of mechanical fractionation techniques to produce tissue stromal vascular fraction (tSVF) and found that tSVF injections are particularly effective for conditions like osteoarthritis and wound healing, with centrifugation before fractionation improving isolation efficiency regardless of preparation method.
19 citations
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December 2020 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” This article reviews the use of platelet-rich plasma for skin rejuvenation and hair regrowth, noting positive outcomes despite variability in preparation and a lack of standardized protocols.
17 citations
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January 2025 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” This review discusses the potential of bacterial extracellular vesicles in regenerative medicine, highlighting their advantages in addressing current EV challenges, and provides strategies for optimizing their preparation; it reports no new clinical results.
17 citations
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November 2002 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This case report describes a 24-year-old woman with androgenetic alopecia who developed sensitivity to topical minoxidil and later to saw palmetto after using a minoxidil and retinoic acid preparation.
13 citations
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February 2015 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that the polymorphic forms I, II, and III of finasteride can be prepared purely, with form III being identical to what was previously referred to as form X.
13 citations
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June 1999 in “Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery” This article reviews topical agents for cosmetic surgery and reports no new clinical results; it emphasizes the importance of skin preparation and management for optimal surgical outcomes.
11 citations
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December 2018 in “Assay and Drug Development Technologies” This review highlights the challenges in screening for steroid 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors and discusses significant variability in the effectiveness of finasteride and dutasteride, calling for standardized testing methods to develop safer, more specific inhibitors from herbal preparations.
11 citations
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July 2010 in “Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons” This article reviews the varied clinical outcomes of using platelet-rich plasma for connective tissue healing, highlighting inconsistencies due to differences in PRP preparations and applications, and reports no new clinical findings.
8 citations
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December 2021 in “Military Medical Science Letters” This review highlights the potential of nanoemulgel as a promising drug delivery system for lipophilic drugs, but presents no new experimental results; it discusses composition, preparation methods, and applications.
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.
6 citations
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April 2023 in “International Journal of Endocrinology” In this review, researchers summarized findings from clinical studies on mesenchymal stem cells for diabetes treatment, noting their potential but also highlighting challenges like small sample sizes and the need for standardization in preparation and delivery methods.
5 citations
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August 2021 in “STAR Protocols” This article outlines a protocol for scanning electron microscopy of murine skin and primary keratinocyte monolayers, providing a guide for sample preparation and examination.
5 citations
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January 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study observed that storing hair follicle micrografts significantly decreased the expression of certain key genes in the dermal papilla, potentially affecting hair follicle cycling during preparation and storage.
4 citations
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October 2024 in “BMC Oral Health” This review suggests that PRF may be a promising alternative treatment for oral mucosal lesions, but further research is needed to confirm its long-term effectiveness and standardize preparation protocols.
4 citations
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July 2024 in “PubMed” This study found that platelet-rich plasma therapy may improve symptoms and quality of life in adults with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis, although standardized protocols for its preparation need further study.
3 citations
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February 2024 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” In this systematic review, researchers examined the occurrence and treatment of penile keloids and found that circumcision is a common trigger, particularly in prepubescent children. Despite various therapeutic approaches, penile keloids are rare, complicating further study of this condition.
3 citations
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May 2023 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This case report describes a 9-year-old boy with atypical alopecic and aseptic nodules of the scalp, suggesting possible inclusion within the spectrum of typical AANS and DCS due to its prepubertal onset and facial involvement.
3 citations
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August 2020 in “PubMed” This review discusses the potential efficacy and applications of platelet-rich plasma in dermatology, highlighting its use in various skin conditions but reporting no new clinical results; the authors call for standardization of preparation and treatment methods.
3 citations
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July 2018 in “DergiPark (Istanbul University)” This article reviews the usage of medicinal plants for treating certain conditions in European Turkey, detailing the plants' parts, preparatory methods, and traditional therapeutic applications but reports no new experimental results.
3 citations
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January 2018 in “Archives of Disease in Childhood” In this study, researchers at Nottingham Children's Renal Unit found that most pediatric patients switching from Prograf to the generic tacrolimus preparation Adoport maintained stable tacrolimus levels and therapeutic effectiveness, supporting Adoport's use as a cost-saving alternative for the NHS.
3 citations
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May 2007 in “Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry” This study reports a new industrial process for making finasteride using novel protective groups, demonstrated through spectral data of newly prepared compounds.
2 citations
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November 2025 in “Biomedicines” This review explores how platelet- and marrow-derived biologics like PRP and BMAC exhibit both regenerative and antimicrobial properties useful in musculoskeletal conditions and wound healing, though their clinical outcomes are affected by preparation inconsistencies and lack of standardized protocols.
2 citations
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June 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” This study systematically reviews the development and applications of drug-loaded nanofiber scaffolds in wound healing, highlighting challenges such as maintaining drug activity and achieving controlled release, while summarizing preparation methods and describing advanced drug delivery schemes.
2 citations
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April 2022 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” This pilot study suggests that platelet-rich plasma may be a promising treatment for chronic telogen effluvium with good safety, and cost-effective preparation methods may be reliable alternatives to more expensive ones.