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research Drug Repurposing: Accelerating New Therapeutic Discoveries from Old Molecules (1990 – 2025)
This review outlines the evolution and strategies of drug repurposing, highlighting its transformation from accidental discoveries to a predictive, data-driven discipline through the integration of bioinformatics and artificial intelligence, with notable applications during the COVID-19 pandemic.
research A Novel Follicular Unit Excision Device for All-Purpose Hair Graft Harvesting
This study describes a novel FUE device that may perform successfully across various patient scenarios, adapting to differences in skin firmness, thickness, and hair curliness.
research A computer‐aided drug repurposing: the antibacterial agents targeting GroEL
In this study, researchers validated a computational workflow for repurposing non-antibacterial drugs as antibacterial agents and highlighted daprodustat, combined with an efflux pump inhibitor, as a promising strategy against bacterial pathogens.
research Tissue Engineering in Cosmetics and Dermatology: A New Era of Innovation and Application
This study explores the transformative role of tissue engineering in cosmetics, highlighting innovations like lab-grown skin and personalized grafts that enhance product efficacy, offer ethical alternatives to animal testing, and address aesthetic issues such as scarring and aging.
research The O'Connor Tweezer Dexterity Test as a Screening Tool for Hiring Surgical Hair Restoration Assistants
This study suggests that the O'Connor Tweezer Dexterity Test is a valuable tool for screening surgical assistants in hair transplantation for their ability to accurately and quickly place hair-grafts.
research Creating slits to the right depth: Innovative use of micropore tape for depth control on an 18-gauge needle in hair restoration surgery
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.
research Surgical hair restoration and the advent of a robotic-assisted extraction device.
This article discusses the potential of a robotic surgical device to overcome limitations of traditional hair restoration methods, but reports no new clinical results and calls for further testing.
research Plastic Needle Shield: A Two-in-One Solution
This article discusses needle-stick injury risks in hair restoration practices and reports no new research findings; the authors emphasize the potential for disease transmission and safety concerns.
research State of the Art in Constructing Gas-Propelled Dissolving Microneedles for Significantly Enhanced Drug-Loading and Delivery Efficiency
In this study, researchers developed microparticle-embedded gas-propelled microneedles that showed higher drug loading and transdermal delivery efficiency compared to traditional microneedles.
research Blind Graft Production with Graft Cutting Grates and Multi-bladed Knives
This article discusses recent advancements in hair restoration techniques, focusing on optimizing efficiency for megasession procedures, and reports no new experimental results.
research Recipient Site Infection Following Dull Needle Implantation: A Case Report and Lessons Learned
This case report describes a 45-year-old male who developed a post-operative infection after hair transplantation, likely due to the reuse of a dull sterile implanter pen, highlighting the need for proper instrument selection and infection control.
research The utility of the classification tools in National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence’s Clinical Knowledge Summaries for primary care
This study found that among 52 classification tools on the Clinical Knowledge Summaries website, 46% lacked strong guidance for their use in managing conditions, suggesting that nearly half of the tools may not be useful for clinical decision-making.
research Standardized classification tools in dermatology: time to focus on cutaneous warts
The CWARTS tool is a promising method for assessing warts and could improve treatment and research.
research Design and fabrication of customizable microneedles enabled by 3D printing for biomedical applications
This review highlights the promising potential of 3D printing for creating microneedles with precise customization and improved performance compared to traditional micromolding, emphasizing applications in personalized medical devices and advancements in biomedical fields.
research The Use of Tofu Whey from Food Industry Waste in Podological Care
In this study, researchers developed hair and foot care products using tofu whey instead of water, highlighting its potential to conserve water and utilize protein-rich waste, though specific efficacy results are not reported.
research Drug Repurposing: Accelerating New Therapeutic Discoveries from Old Molecules (1990 – 2025)
This review outlines the evolution of drug repurposing from accidental discoveries to a systematic approach enhanced by genomics and data analytics, emphasizing its accelerated relevance during the COVID-19 pandemic and exploring its global and Indian milestones, computational strategies, and future regulatory perspectives.
research Rational Design and Functionalization of Melt Electrowritten 4D Scaffolds for Biomedical Applications
This review discusses the principles, materials, and applications of melt electrowriting-based 4D printing for creating biomimetic scaffolds, but reports no new clinical results; it highlights recent advancements and remaining challenges in the field.
research Chaotrope-Guided Protein Microneedles with High Drug-Loading Capacity, Ultrafast Dissolution, and High Mechanical Strength
research Comparative Study of a Novel Tool for Follicular Unit Extraction for Individuals with Afro-textured Hair
In this study, a curved nonrotary punch was found to achieve the lowest follicular unit transection rates of less than 5% compared to conventional rotary punches in hair transplantation for patients with tightly curled Afro-textured hair.
research Production and characterization of human hair keratin bioplastic films with novel plasticizers
This study explored using keratin extracted from human hair waste to create biodegradable bioplastic films, revealing promising potential for applications in packaging and disposable items due to their uniform surface morphology and ability to degrade with keratinophilic fungi.
research The edge out punch: An advancement that reduces transections in follicular unit excision hair transplantation
This review describes the edge out punch for follicular unit excision, which may reduce follicle transection with its thicker walls and internal bevel design compared to other punch shapes, but reports no new clinical results.
research Robotic‐Assisted Procedures in Cosmetic Dermatology
This study advocates for and discusses the potential benefits of robotic-assisted procedures in cosmetic dermatology, noting increased precision, safety, and efficiency over traditional manual techniques, but acknowledging challenges such as initial costs and technology integration hurdles.
research Easier and More Efficient Implanting: A Two-Handed Technique for Faster and Less Traumatic Graft Placement
This article discusses the use of forceps in hair restoration surgery and does not report any new clinical results.
research Genetic Fate Mapping Using Site-Specific Recombinases
This review discusses five genetic fate mapping methods used to study cell behaviors during development and regeneration, detailing the necessary tools and considerations without reporting new experimental results.
research Herbal Shampoo Bar as a Sustainable Alternative to Synthetic Hair Cleanser: A Review
This study highlights the potential benefits of herbal soaps and shampoo bars as eco-friendly alternatives to conventional cosmetics, noting their antibacterial, antifungal, and antioxidant properties as well as sustainability advantages such as reduced plastic use and avoidance of synthetic chemicals.
research Development of Pneumatic Dual-Cell Stacking Implanter
This study developed a prototype pneumatic dual-cell implanter that successfully stacked and implanted cells in tests, reducing hand burden for operators, which may improve alopecia treatments compared to traditional hair transplantation.
research Genetic Tools for Cell Lineage Tracing and Profiling Developmental Trajectories in the Skin
This review highlights recent advances in CRISPR-based lineage tracing methods that can improve our understanding of skin stem cell behavior, regeneration, and disease, with potential applications in organoids and model organisms.
research A comprehensive review of evolution of advanced follicular unit excision systems
This review highlights recent advancements in FUE hair transplantation techniques and technologies, noting significant improvements in reducing follicle damage and increasing procedure speed, while emphasizing the need for surgeons to choose suitable devices for each patient's specific needs.
research Scalp-Reduction: The Key to Optimizing Donor Area
This article discusses historical advances in hair restoration surgery techniques and their impact on patient outcomes, but does not report new results; it highlights the introduction of motorized tools in the 1970s.