Use the least toxic, most specific treatments for skin diseases, considering side effects and individual patient needs.
June 2002 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Hair transplantation has improved to more natural-looking results and is complemented by effective non-surgical treatments, with ongoing research into hair follicle cloning.
54 citations
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August 2009 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This review outlines the steps of contemporary hair transplantation surgery, including the roles of medications and nonsurgical options, but it reports no new clinical findings.
17 citations
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November 2017 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article discusses advancements in hair restoration, highlighting the use of robotics and follicular unit extraction along with adjuvant therapies like platelet-rich plasma, but presents no new clinical findings.
9 citations
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October 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” This study reviewed eight studies investigating transcutaneous drug delivery via fractional laser and microneedling for alopecia treatment, with six studies showing improved hair regrowth over topical therapy alone, suggesting its potential as a promising treatment strategy, although further research is needed to refine treatment parameters.
2 citations
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January 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Treating primary cicatricial alopecia is difficult and requires evidence-based methods.
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January 2014 This review discusses various treatment options for hidradenitis suppurativa based on disease severity but reports no new clinical findings.
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December 1996 in “Journal of Clinical Laser Medicine & Surgery” This letter to the editor reports no new research findings.
June 2026 in “Journal of General-Procedural Dermatology & Venereology Indonesia” This review highlights that various components of "skin boosters," such as exosomes and hyaluronic acid, may have potential applications beyond aesthetics, acting as adjunct therapies for improving skin integrity and promoting tissue regeneration, though more research is needed to support their use as primary treatments.
425 citations
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August 2002 in “BioEssays” This review discusses the structure and assembly of the cornified cell envelope in stratified squamous epithelial cells and various disorders leading to barrier defects, but reports no new findings.
2 citations
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July 2019 in “Cosmetics” This study identified a unique concentric double-layered structure in both Japanese and Caucasian SHINAYAKA hair, associated with improved flexibility and elasticity, and developed a succinic acid treatment to enhance these properties.
March 2021 in “Cell stem cell” This study found that actomyosin contractility in suprabasal keratinocytes influences the proliferation and differentiation of epidermal stem/progenitor cells by acting as a niche element in the skin.
14 citations
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April 2019 in “International Journal of Women's Health” This review highlights current treatment options for frontal fibrosing alopecia, noting that 5-α-reductase inhibitors, intralesional steroids, and hydroxychloroquine have the highest evidence of effectiveness, while other therapies show variable results and need further research.
8 citations
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July 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This overview highlights an increase in nonsurgical cosmetic procedures and a growing number of male patients seeking cosmetic treatments, without reporting new clinical results.
September 2005 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” This article discusses multiple aspects of complex regional pain syndrome, including its diagnosis, pathogenesis, and treatment, but reports no new scientific findings.
12 citations
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April 2014 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This review evaluates neck rejuvenation techniques, including cervical rhytidectomy, and discusses potential surgical complications, without presenting new clinical findings.
4 citations
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December 2021 in “Vestnik dermatologii i venerologii” This review reported that various nonsurgical treatments, like cryosurgery, photodynamic therapy, and topical medications, offer effective alternatives for basal cell carcinoma management, especially when surgery is unsuitable, and treatment decisions should consider tumor characteristics and patient preferences.
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.
June 2026 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This review concluded that non-surgical hair restoration methods, such as pharmacologic and regenerative therapies, are important for delaying or supplementing surgical treatments when used properly.
January 2008 in “Zhongguo zuzhi gongcheng yanjiu yu linchuang kangfu” This study found that selecting human vaginal mucosa stem cells by adhesion to type Ⅳ collagen for 20 minutes and culturing them with feeder layer and epidermal total culture media was most effective in maintaining their characteristics.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” In this study, the author outlines an algorithm for treating patients with psychosomatic disorders in Ukraine during wartime, noting that treatment starts with medication and later incorporates psychotherapy, with patients selecting from suggested medications.
50 citations
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April 2010 in “Biology direct” This study's model suggests that low androgen levels can increase selection for prostate cancer phenotypes resistant to hormonal therapy, potentially leading to more aggressive forms of cancer.
28 citations
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November 1987 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study developed an in vitro model using human follicular keratinocytes to observe selective cell growth and differentiation, potentially aiding future research on hair biology and growth processes.
2 citations
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September 2019 in “Neurology Neuroimmunology & Neuroinflammation” This case report describes a patient with autoimmune autonomic neuropathy associated with high-titer gAChR antibodies who developed selective pigmented hair loss during IV immunoglobulin treatment.
55 citations
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April 2010 in “Cancer and Metastasis Reviews” This article discusses the complex role of TGFβ in cancer progression, highlighting its dual function as both a tumor suppressor in early stages and a promoter in later stages, without reporting new results.
14 citations
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February 2011 in “Experimental dermatology” This study identifies cartilage oligomeric matrix protein (COMP) as a key extracellular matrix component in human hair follicle cycling, potentially regulated by TGFβ signaling, and suggests its importance in normal hair follicle biology.
May 2026 in “Journal of Fish Biology” In this study, feeding Gymnocypris eckloni with Flammulina velutipes residues enhanced foregut morphology and beneficially altered gut microbiota, highlighting potential improvements in intestinal health for aquaculture use.
44 citations
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April 2011 in “Critical reviews in analytical chemistry” This review discusses the pharmacological properties and analytical methods for determining fluconazole but reports no new experimental findings.
6 citations
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July 2005 in “Farmaco” This study developed a micellar electrokinetic capillary chromatography method for determining minoxidil in Rogaine and generic products, offering a simple and efficient alternative to HPLC.
In this study, baricitinib was used as monotherapy to treat a 21-year-old woman with severe alopecia areata, resulting in significant hair regrowth and reduced alopecia severity within three months, suggesting its effectiveness and potential as a robust treatment option for this condition.