August 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Use steroid creams without parabens and educate on hair transplant techniques to improve cosmetic surgery outcomes.
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.
This article discusses techniques to reduce donor incision scars in follicular unit hair transplants for androgenic alopecia but reports no new clinical findings.
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September 2013 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that fractional radiofrequency microneedle treatment was safe and effective for improving acne scars in Asians, with minimal adverse effects reported at 6-month follow-up.
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December 2014 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” This review indicates that microneedle bipolar RF and fractional bipolar RF treatments offer significant improvement in acne scarring, with optimal results observed about three months after treatment.
March 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” This chapter discusses the potential therapeutic applications of Botulinum toxin for various non-cosmetic skin conditions, such as acne, rosacea, and hyperhidrosis, highlighting case reports and some randomized controlled trials that indicate promise in alleviating discomfort, inflammation, and excessive sweating.
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November 2012 in “Wound repair and regeneration” This study found that grafting split-thickness human skin onto nude mice produces scars that mimic hypertrophic scar characteristics in humans, offering a useful model for studying scar formation and treatments.
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July 2007 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Single-hair transplantation with a Choi hair transplanter effectively hides cleft lip scars in men.
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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.
April 2026 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation” This review discusses recent advancements in nanotechnology for treating hypertrophic scarring and atopic dermatitis, highlighting the potential of nanotherapeutic platforms in enhancing therapeutic effects by modulating the skin's microenvironment.
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January 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” This study reported that fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution can occur in patients of color, with clinical and histopathological features allowing for an accurate differential diagnosis.
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March 2018 in “International journal of molecular sciences” In this review, the authors summarize classical and recent insights into the biology and treatment of hypertrophic scars and keloids, concluding that while understanding and strategies have advanced, effective prevention and treatments remain unsatisfactory.
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March 2019 in “Frontiers in Physiology” This review discusses the typical wound healing process in skin and the oral cavity, and emphasizes the research focus on achieving scarless healing in adult skin, but reports no new clinical results.
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January 2022 in “Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity” Fibroblasts are crucial in scar formation and wound healing, with potential therapies aiming for scarless healing.
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March 2016 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” In this study, Demodex mites were infrequently found in scalp biopsies performed for hair loss, and most cases were nonpathogenic, but a minority showed folliculitis with a strong response to metronidazole therapy.
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January 2022 in “Burns and trauma” This review discusses the role of extracellular vesicles from specific skin cells in wound healing, emphasizing their potential in regenerative medicine and reporting no new experimental results.
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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.
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January 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Pulsed dye laser and hydrogel dressings effectively treat hypertrophic scars.
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.
February 2026 in “Preprints.org” This review synthesizes the latest advances in wound healing and scar management, exploring molecular mechanisms, therapeutic strategies, and providing an evidence-based comparison of topical agents like Dermatix Ultra and Contractubex for scar improvement, aimed at informing clinicians and patients in decision-making.
January 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This expert opinion article presents insights from dermatologists and aesthetic physicians on using polynucleotides (Rejuran®) for skin hydration, rejuvenation, structural support, barrier repair, and scar remodeling, noting their favorable safety profile but highlighting the need for more robust evidence and research.
October 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study synthesizes knowledge of how dendritic cell signals, epithelial integrins, and fibroblast activity converge on TGF-β1 to maintain or disrupt skin healing, contrasting normal and fibrotic scar formation and suggesting possible integrin and immune-targeted treatments for skin fibrosis.
This study found that grafting an autologous cultured epithelial sheet improved both scarring and skin texture in four patients with acne-associated scar contracture three months post-treatment, suggesting the technique might effectively treat difficult acne scars by metabolizing excess collagen.
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.
November 2021 in “International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology” This review discusses the various applications of lyophilized platelet-rich plasma in treating different diseases and reports no new clinical results.
October 2018 in “Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research” This article discusses an unusual complication of otoplasty, specifically frontal cicatricial alopecia caused by an over-stretched ear bandage, and highlights the need for surgeons to monitor bandage pressure and materials.
October 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The Epilight Hair Removal System is effective for temporary hair removal with few side effects, but more research is needed to confirm its safety and long-term results.
This study found that sericin dressing containing collagen hydrolysate significantly reduced wound healing time and improved scar quality compared to commercial dressing in split-thickness skin graft donor sites.
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July 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This review outlines the diagnosis and management of folliculitis decalvans, an inflammatory scalp disorder, and highlights Staphylococcus aureus and immune response deficiencies as key factors in its development.
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October 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that the EpiLight Hair Removal System achieved approximately 60% hair removal after 12 weeks following a single treatment, indicating effectiveness and safety for long-term hair reduction.