7 citations
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April 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This source discusses the safety and effectiveness of the endoscopic brow lift as a well-established procedure for rejuvenating the upper third of the face, detailing surgical techniques, patient selection, and ways to minimize complications.
3 citations
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March 2007 in “Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America” This article reviews various forehead rejuvenation techniques and emphasizes the importance of individualized technique selection based on anatomy, function, and desired aesthetic outcomes, reporting no new findings.
2 citations
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August 2006 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article reviews the cosmetic and functional implications of brow ptosis and emphasizes the importance of brow repositioning for optimal aesthetic outcomes, but it reports no new results.
1 citations
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June 2012 in “Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica” In this study, the authors reported that frontal rhytidectomy with a pre-hairline incision effectively reduces a long forehead in select patients, with patients feeling the benefits outweighed the visibility of the scar.
March 2026 in “Cosmetics” This observational study found that endoscopic subcutaneous midface elevation with vertical SMAS plication safely and effectively rejuvenates the mid and lower face in patients under 45 with early facial soft-tissue ptosis, reporting no facial nerve injuries and minor complications like localized cicatricial alopecia and hematomas.
January 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that choosing the right forehead and brow lifting technique based on individual patient characteristics is crucial to prevent complications and achieve desired results.
This review discusses various brow lift techniques and considerations, highlighting that endoscopic brow lifts may raise the hairline and should be cautiously used with certain patients due to potential complications.
November 2014 in “Springer eBooks” Using a patient's own tissue for browlifting can improve both the position and fullness of the brow for a longer-lasting rejuvenation.
January 2024 in “Journal of dermatology and skin science” In this study, researchers found that applying topical aprepitant, which blocks substance P receptors, significantly reduced facial dermatitis and hair loss in rats experiencing erlotinib-induced skin side effects, highlighting the neurogenic inflammation's role and the protective effect of ROS inhibition.
July 2023 in “Journal of personalized medicine” This study reports that a single intradermal injection of autologous adipose-derived stem cells improved visible aging signs such as wrinkles and pore size on facial skin for over a year in eight patients, with in vitro data suggesting muscle involvement in the rejuvenation process.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Materials” In this study, researchers developed iron-curcumin-coordinated nanoparticles to enhance curcumin's bioavailability and therapeutic effects, finding that these nanoparticles accelerate wound healing in diabetic mice by reducing inflammation and oxidative stress more effectively than free curcumin.
1 citations
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January 2000 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” This article presents a discussion amongst surgeons on treatment approaches for a male patient with severe pseudoptosis of the upper eyelid and brow ptosis, but reports no clinical outcomes.
December 2023 in “International journal of ophthalmology” This study found that minimally invasive combined fascia sheath suspension improved eyelid symmetry in patients with unilateral ptosis, particularly in measures of marginal reflex distance and eyelid contour.
December 2011 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” This study reports that a brow-suspension suture procedure safely and effectively restored normal brow levels with minimal recovery time for all nine patients with brow ptosis.
14 citations
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March 2017 in “Brain research” This study suggests that ovarian cycle-related progesterone and neurosteroids regulate α2-subunit expression of GABA-A receptors in the hippocampus through a pathway independent of progesterone receptors, potentially affecting brain conditions linked to the menstrual cycle.
60 citations
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August 1969 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study used an autoradiographic technique to observe that germicides in surfactants are primarily deposited on the stratum corneum of guinea-pig and human skin.
29 citations
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July 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This case report examines a patient with myasthenia gravis, invasive thymoma, and paraneoplastic pemphigus associated with alopecia areata, notably without the usual mucosal involvement.
24 citations
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May 2006 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” This study reported that heterozygosity for FHIT affects mice's susceptibility to spontaneous alopecia areata and to certain preneoplastic lesions induced by benzo[a]pyrene, but does not change how they respond to budesonide and N-acetyl-L-cysteine.
2 citations
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June 2023 in “Clinical and Experimental Neuroimmunology” In this case study, the coexistence of thymoma-associated myasthenia gravis, alopecia areata, and twenty-nail dystrophy in a patient is reported, suggesting thymoma may increase the risk of developing these conditions.
25 citations
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December 2017 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” This study found that using an oral contraceptive with bicalutamide significantly reduced hirsutism in women with PCOS compared to an oral contraceptive alone, although it increased total cholesterol and LDL levels.
September 2023 in “International journal of biological macromolecules” This study found that a chitosan/PDRN nanopolyplex significantly improved diabetic wound healing in rats by enhancing cell proliferation, migration, and antimicrobial activities, suggesting its potential as a therapeutic product.
12 citations
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July 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article outlines a targeted approach for optimal upper facial rejuvenation in male patients but presents no new clinical findings.
5 citations
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August 2005 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This review discusses the endoscopic forehead midface lift, highlighting its potential benefits and complications, and emphasizes adopting strategies to safely and effectively minimize risks.
2 citations
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February 1991 This article discusses various aspects of cosmetic surgery, including techniques and patient evaluations, but does not report new clinical findings.
1 citations
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January 2014 in “Turkish Journal of Ophthalmology” This case report highlights a rare side effect of prostaglandin analogues, detailing prostaglandin-associated periorbitopathy in three glaucoma patients treated with bimatoprost and travoprost.
November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this case study, a 26-year-old female with PLEC mutations and features of muscular dystrophy and myasthenia gravis showed significant improvement in symptoms following steroid treatment.
July 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This case study reports that a 26-year-old woman with epidermolysis bullosa prurogompsa also presented with unique findings of co-existing muscular dystrophy and immune-based myasthenia gravis, with significant improvement following steroid treatment.
January 2004 in “Zhōnghuá yàoxué zázhì” This study successfully synthesized finasteride using a method that avoids expensive reagents and column chromatography, achieving a higher yield than previously reported.
26 citations
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July 2012 in “Epilepsy & Behavior” This study found that progesterone significantly delayed epileptogenesis development in a mouse model, and its effects were inhibited by finasteride, highlighting the potential role of neurosteroids in modifying epilepsy progression.
105 citations
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May 2011 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that activation of the TRPV3 ion channel inhibits human hair growth by affecting hair follicles and outer root sheath keratinocytes.