May 2026 in “IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences” This study evaluated the use of automated microneedling therapy for managing facial scars, finding significant improvement in scar size and vascularity with minimal complications, particularly between the second and third treatment sessions, and achieving good to excellent patient satisfaction in two-thirds of participants.
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November 2017 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” This study evaluated donor area scars in hair restoration using a new assessment scale and found that most patients had good quality scars, with average scores of 15 or less out of 40.
March 2026 in “Biomedicines” This study found that the Antera 3D® system provided an objective and sensitive method for assessing pediatric pathological scars, capturing significant changes in pigmentation, vascularity, and volume, compared to the traditional Vancouver Scar Scale and dermoscopy, which showed varied sensitivities across different scar parameters.
102 citations
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April 2014 in “PloS one” In this study, Wharton’s Jelly Mesenchymal Stem Cells, cultured with human platelet lysate, showed enhanced wound-healing capabilities and multilineage differentiation potential, distinguishing them from bone marrow-derived stem cells and presenting exciting prospects for regenerative medicine.
May 2023 in “Acta Universitatis Agriculturae et Silviculturae Mendelianae Brunensis” This study found that royal jelly extract, popular for surgical wound healing, contains stable levels of flavonoids and phenols for up to 28 days.
July 2025 in “Cosmoderma” This review discusses the various applications of platelet-rich plasma in dermatology, particularly its potential in esthetic dermatology and hair and scalp conditions, but reports no new clinical findings.
March 2026 in “Advanced medical journal” This retrospective study in Duhok, Iraq, found that a minimal incision temporal brow lift achieved higher satisfaction rates in women and patients under local anesthesia, though complications like chronic postoperative pain occurred. Further research is needed to assess long-term efficacy of this brow elevation method.
October 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Dermatoscopy helps track scar changes and guide treatment.
1 citations
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July 2017 in “Hair transplant forum international” This abstract discusses the importance of thoroughly evaluating donor area characteristics like hair density and scalp elasticity in planning hair transplantation, but it reports no new research findings.
April 2025 in “ALEXMED ePosters” This study found that nanofat injections significantly improved scar characteristics, including collagen deposition, epidermal thickness, and vascularity, due to its anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties.
April 2023 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” The study found that intralesional injection of platelet-rich plasma appears safe and may be effective for treating post-burn scars, with shorter scar durations showing better results.
27 citations
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July 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This narrative review discusses the evolution and diverse medical applications of laser technologies, particularly in dermatology and skin biology, without reporting new research findings.
51 citations
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January 2004 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” This review discusses various techniques for evaluating hair shedding and alopecia but reports no new clinical results. The authors emphasize the value of specific clinical and instrumental methods in assessing hair growth.
3 citations
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October 2021 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” This article reviews the evolution of hair transplantation techniques, detailing the advancements leading to follicular unit transplantation and summarizing its prerequisites, indications, contraindications, and strip harvest technique without presenting new clinical data.
January 2020 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” This article reviews the evolution of hair transplantation techniques, focusing on the transition from follicular unit transplantation to follicular unit extraction, and reports no new clinical results.
4 citations
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May 2002 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” This review discusses hair transplantation advances for female alopecia, offering a classification system and various techniques, while emphasizing preoperative evaluation and addressing the psychological impact and expectations of hair restoration in women.
September 2025 in “Editora Pasteur eBooks” This abstract discusses the broad scope of dermatology and aesthetic procedures, highlighting their significant multidisciplinary evolution within the health sciences, but it does not report specific study results.
This article describes an improved trichophytic closure technique for hair restoration surgery, achieving nearly invisible donor scars in over 95% of patients, but emphasizes tailoring the method to individual patient characteristics.
41 citations
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January 2015 in “Burns & Trauma” This review discusses developments in tissue engineering for burn wound coverage and reconstructive surgery, reporting no new results but highlighting the need for further research into clinical effectiveness.
October 2022 in “The Laryngoscope” The InCISE score is a promising tool for assessing wound healing in head and neck surgery but needs more research for broader use.
8 citations
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December 2015 in “Daehan han'yi hag'hoeji/Journal of Korean medicine” This study found that transtherapy, a treatment using Korean medicine, significantly improved acne scars, reducing the scarring grade from an average of 3.5 to 1.5 in moderate and severe cases.
January 2024 in “The Egyptian Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” In this study, autologous fat injection was found to be more effective than platelet rich plasma in improving post-burn facial scars, as measured by decreased Vancouver scores and increased epidermal thickness among 60 patients.
January 2023 in “Burns & Trauma” This study introduced a volar skin excisional wound model that closely mirrors human wound healing and supports evaluation of skin regeneration with multiple appendages and innervation.
1 citations
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August 2024 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” In this study, 65% TCA showed better improvement for acne scars compared to 50% GA, but GA may be a safer alternative with fewer adverse effects.
June 2022 in “Al-Azhar International Medical Journal /Al-Azhar International Medical Journal” This study found that autologous emulsified fat followed by hair transplantation using FUE was more effective than FUE alone in improving outcomes for patients with cicatricial alopecia after six months.
December 2017 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This piece discusses various considerations in trauma surgery to restore the form and function of affected areas and does not provide new clinical results.
8 citations
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August 2021 in “Lupus Science & Medicine” This study identified six key concerns, including self-consciousness and physical symptoms, among patients with cutaneous lupus erythematosus that should be considered in quality-of-life assessments.
6 citations
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September 2021 in “AESTHETIC OROFACIAL SCIENCE” This review discusses the cost-effectiveness and potential benefits of platelet-rich plasma for facial dermal rejuvenation but reports no new clinical results.
3 citations
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February 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Ch55 may help reduce skin scarring and fibrosis.
September 2024 in “Zagazig University Medical Journal” This study concluded that incorporating platelet-rich plasma into follicular unit extraction improved scar tissue texture and quality but did not significantly enhance hair restoration results in non-androgenic alopecia.