September 2025 in “Acta Biomaterialia” In this study, researchers developed injectable micropore-forming hydrogels that enhance tissue adhesion strength and promote wound healing by allowing better cell infiltration and inducing hair follicle regeneration in skin incision wound models.
1 citations
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September 2019 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article introduces a needleless microjet injector using laser pulse energy for tattoo pigments in scalp micropigmentation, highlighting an almost painless procedure without anesthesia.
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March 2017 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” This study compared microneedling combined with platelet-rich plasma and microneedling with minoxidil for treating androgenetic alopecia in men, finding both approaches effectively improved hair density and alopecia grade.
February 2025 in “Drug Delivery and Translational Research” 18 citations
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January 2021 in “Skin Research and Technology” This study found that high-frequency ultrasound was effective in localizing deep tumor margins in basal cell carcinoma, suggesting its utility in selecting therapeutic approaches.
27 citations
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March 2006 in “Dermatologic surgery” This review discusses the widespread acceptance of micropigmentation for cosmetic purposes and its various medical applications, but reports no new clinical findings.
2 citations
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December 2022 in “Bio-Design and Manufacturing” This study demonstrates that the newly developed portable reflectance confocal microscope (PRCM) offers real-time, noninvasive monitoring of wound healing processes by visualizing skin morphology in both mice and humans.
January 2011 in “Junshi yixue” This study found that high-power millimeter wave exposure can cause skin injury in mice, with the severity of damage correlating to the duration of radiation.
3 citations
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February 2009 in “Chinese Journal of Traumatology (english Edition)” This study found that implanting microencapsulated dermal papilla cells in rat ears led to hair follicle regeneration, suggesting a potential alternative to fresh isolated dermal papillae for inducing hair growth.
1 citations
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August 2024 in “Polymers” This study observed that dissolving microneedles made from PVP-K90 and HPMC E50, incorporating Oryza sativa L. extract complex, showed enhanced transfollicular skin penetration and maintained safety for keratinocytes, with the P25H5 formulation demonstrating faster dissolution and greater effectiveness.
June 2024 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” This study reported that using photoacoustic waves to enhance transdermal delivery of encapsulated minoxidil can significantly increase hair growth while reducing treatment frequency and systemic side effects.
August 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article discusses the premade slit method in hair restoration surgery, emphasizing the importance of a tailored depth control instrument for optimal follicle implantation, but provides no new clinical results.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this pilot study, combined platelet-rich plasma therapies showed potential benefits for improving skin elasticity and vascular network density in morphea patients, but the small sample size limits definitive conclusions.
This study found that combining electrical stimulation with minoxidil had a synergistic effect on the proliferation of cultured human dermal papilla cells, potentially through enhanced activation of the Wnt/β-catenin pathway.
March 2019 in “SLAS TECHNOLOGY” This study found that MSN-ceria nanomaterial accelerates cutaneous wound healing in rat models by reducing ROS levels and promoting collagen deposition, leading to improved tissue regeneration without significant scarring.
86 citations
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August 2021 in “Polymers” This review discusses the potential of microneedles to enhance transdermal drug delivery by expanding the range of deliverable drugs, highlighting fabrication methods, material choices, and applications, but notes existing challenges with sustained delivery, cost-effectiveness, and large-scale production.
3 citations
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March 2013 in “QScience Connect” This study found that low power He:Ne laser and methylene blue successfully damaged hair follicles in mice while preserving the epidermis, suggesting a potential for improved long-term hair removal options.
2 citations
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December 2015 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This study found that low frequency sonophoresis may reduce percutaneous absorption of sodium fluorescein-loaded liposomes by partially blocking follicular pathways in the skin.
April 2026 in “Biomaterials”
January 2022 in “Biomedical Reports” This study suggests that inaudible sound at 30 kHz may promote hair growth and inhibit hair loss signals in human dermal papilla cells, indicating potential as a new treatment for androgenic alopecia.
March 2026 in “Revista Ibero-Americana de Humanidades, Ciências e Educação” In this study, L-PRF was associated with successful osseointegration and tissue healing when used with biomaterial for dental implants in a patient with an atretic bone ridge.
January 2024 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This abstract pertains to a dermatology-related academic profile without reporting any specific study findings. Results or research details are not provided.
3 citations
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August 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” In this study, researchers found that specific treatment parameters disrupted follicles and sebaceous glands, damaging the bacteria Cutibacterium acnes and promoting follicular remodeling, which may improve both inflammatory and noninflammatory acne lesions.
47 citations
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January 2003 in “Pharmaceutical Research” 1 citations
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July 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that ablative fractional laser treatment significantly alters gene expression related to skin rejuvenation, enhancing wound healing and tissue regeneration processes, and suggests multiple treatments may maximize these effects.
June 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review discusses minimally invasive procedures for female pattern hair loss and highlights their potential as adjunctive therapies, though the evidence for their efficacy is currently limited.
46 citations
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January 2020 in “Research” This review discusses the design, properties, and potential applications of smart microneedles, with no new clinical results presented.
23 citations
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January 2016 in “Theranostics” In this animal study, ultrasound combined with a new microbubble formulation of minoxidil increased hair growth rates and improved follicle characteristics more effectively than minoxidil alone.
February 2026 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” This study proposes a metal-organic gel-encapsulated microneedle system with antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and pro-angiogenic properties for treating infected wounds, demonstrating potential for precise and adaptive management by targeting various stages of wound healing.
12 citations
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October 2023 in “Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine”