January 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This literature review discusses exosomes' potential as biomarkers and therapeutics for skin issues, hair loss, and wound healing, but notes that their full functions and standardized applications remain inadequately understood.
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July 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, both Endo-RF subcision and the combination of Endo-RF subcision with PRP were shown to be safe and effective for improving post-acne scars, with the combination therapy potentially offering more desirable outcomes.
July 2025 in “Interdisciplinary materials” This study found that a microneedle patch integrating curcumin-loaded vesicles and a stem cell-derived matrix showed promise in reducing hypertrophic scars and promoting hair follicle formation in a rabbit model.
232 citations
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December 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Understanding and targeting specific molecules can help reduce scarring and promote scar-free healing.
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March 2023 in “Bioengineering” This review discusses the development and impact of barbed sutures on surgical outcomes across various procedures but reports no new clinical results.
August 2025 in “Marine Drugs” This study evaluated a new composite material made from PLA, ALG, ZnS, and HT for blood-contacting applications, finding it improved surface characteristics and displayed anticoagulant properties and high biocompatibility with no genotoxic effects on blood and skin cells.
February 2024 in “Bioengineering” This study found that a hydrogel formulation containing insulin, chitosan, and hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose improved wound healing in diabetic mice, promoting faster wound closure and organized tissue formation, with in vitro tests showing no cytotoxicity and enhanced cell migration.
January 2023 in “Dermatologic therapy” This study found that dissecting cellulitis of the scalp was more common in young men, with an association between longer disease duration and increased severity, but no link between age and severity.
December 2024 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” 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.
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January 2014 in “Dermatology Online Journal” This study examined a specific approach in hair transplants called Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) and looked at how often attempts to harvest grafts did not result in a usable hair follicle unit.
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July 2022 in “The Laryngoscope” This study found that platelet-rich plasma injections for vocal fold scarring and atrophy showed a favorable safety profile and subjective improvements in vocal quality and fatigue over a three-month follow-up.
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January 2025 in “Dermatologic Therapy” In this study, 4 MHz monopolar radiofrequency treatment significantly improved facial wrinkles in 62 patients, with a 93.55% effectiveness rate and minimal adverse reactions like mild erythema and edema observed 90 days post-treatment.
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August 2023 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” This review highlights recent advancements in using nanotechnology for scar prevention and treatment, emphasizing the unique properties of nanomaterials in drug delivery and the challenges that remain in maximizing their potential for effective scar interventions.
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June 2024 in “Regenerative Therapy” In this study, ozone treatment was shown to increase the concentration of growth factors like EGF and TGF-β in PRP in vitro, suggesting that oxygen-rich PRP injections may provide an effective method for facial rejuvenation.
December 2025 in “Veterinary Sciences” This study suggests that ozone bagging therapy may effectively enhance the healing of chronic distal limb wounds in horses, achieving full wound closure with minimal complications.
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December 2015 in “PloS one” This study found that applying a topical inhibitor of TGF-β1 may enhance scar maturation and improve the appearance of hypertrophic scars in a nude mouse model after two weeks.
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May 2024 in “Diagnostics” This survey investigated how well an AI chatbot could generate dermoscopic language reports for dermatologists and found that participants were equally satisfied with its responses across scenarios, despite lower performance in diagnosing SCC and inflammatory dermatoses.
January 2025 in “Dermatologic Therapy” In this study, treatment with fractional CO2 laser combined with recombinant humanized type III collagen led to significantly better improvements in atrophic acne scars compared to laser treatment with saline, attributed to collagen upregulation and MAPK pathway activation in human dermal fibroblasts.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, Nd:YAG picosecond lasers using fractional micro-lens array were found to have a comparable effect to ablative fractional Er:YAG lasers in treating atrophic acne scars, with better safety profiles but slightly less patient satisfaction.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Botulinum toxin is not effective for treating male hair loss.
37 citations
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November 2017 in “Medical Sciences” This study suggests that melanoma tumor cells exhibit intrinsic plasticity, challenging the applicability of the cancer stem cell model to this malignancy.
36 citations
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July 2022 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This study concluded that using adipose tissue-derived stromal vascular fraction significantly improved acne scars by increasing collagen content and skin thickness compared to nanofat alone.
22 citations
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September 2022 in “Medicina” This study found that the dual-wavelength non-ablative fractional laser provides enhanced skin rejuvenation by increasing thermal lesion coverage and collagen remodeling compared to using the CO2 laser alone in an ex vivo setting.
11 citations
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November 2018 in “British Journal of Dermatology” In this study, adults with persistent facial erythema of rosacea showed significantly greater improvement when treated with once-daily oxymetazoline cream compared to a vehicle, and using baseline photographs in assessments enhanced the accuracy by reducing perceived vehicle effects.
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April 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study found that using autologous micrografts from scalp tissues significantly improved hair thickness and density in patients experiencing telogen effluvium following COVID-19, with notable improvements observed over a 6-month follow-up period.
In this study, chitosan hydrogels and delivery systems showed promise in supporting skin recovery post-laser procedures, enhancing topical treatments for acne and melasma, and improving hair density in scalp applications, but limited study sizes and formulation variability restrict generalizability.
December 2025 in “Pharmacological Research - Natural Products” Shrimp extracts may help heal burns and fight bacteria.
May 2026 in “Cell Reports Medicine” This study develops FR-1, a topical small molecule, which reduces scarring and avoids skin atrophy in a murine wound model, showing potential for treating fibrosis without the side effects of current therapies.
September 2024 in “Revista Foco” This review discusses the applications of platelet-rich plasma in aesthetic medicine, highlighting its potential for facial rejuvenation, scar treatment, and combating alopecia, but reports no new results.
November 2024 in “Skin Health and Disease” This review suggests that while minoxidil is effective in promoting hair growth, its precise mechanism remains unclear, and it may have emerging applications in treating various dermatological conditions.