This trial explores whether spironolactone is more effective than cyclines for treating moderate acne in adult women, providing a potential alternative amidst concerns over antibiotic resistance.
Tailored nonsurgical cosmetic procedures are crucial for safely treating diverse skin types, especially skin of color.
The document recommends a multidisciplinary approach and experience sharing to advance facial feminization surgery as a medical field.
November 2016 in “Therapeutic Delivery” New drugs for Alzheimer's and rheumatoid arthritis advanced, a Zika vaccine is in development, and there were business deals in anesthesia and oncology.
September 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” Different types of hair loss in dogs and cats have various causes and treatments, with outcomes ranging from good to uncertain.
November 2014 in “John Wiley & Sons, Ltd eBooks” This review discusses hormones that affect acne and highlights a statistically significant link between a low-glycemic-load diet and reduced acne activity, but reports no new experimental findings.
May 2014 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” The book is highly praised as an essential resource for plastic surgeons, despite minor gaps.
November 2013 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review discusses the evolving understanding of epithelial stem cells, noting how new models challenge old assumptions and suggesting multiple stem cell populations contribute differently to skin and hair follicle regeneration.
January 2011 in “Elsevier eBooks” Alopecia in animals can be hereditary, congenital, or acquired, with treatments and outcomes varying widely.
July 2009 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” This article introduces the concept of follicular units, highlighting their significance in hair restoration, but reports no new findings.
April 2003 in “Experimental Dermatology” This workshop review from the Australian Hair and Wool Research Society discusses findings in cutaneous biology and endocrinology but presents no new research results.
November 1999 in “Australian Psychologist” This abstract provides a list of books covering various psychological and social topics but reports no specific study findings.
April 2019 in “Journal of emerging technologies and innovative research” This article discusses female pattern baldness and effective treatments like oral anti-androgens and topical minoxidil for managing its progression and reversing hair follicle shrinkage, but reports no new findings.
August 2026 in “Cell Biomaterials” D-chiral biomaterial scaffolds enhance tissue and hair regeneration by activating the body's immune system.
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July 2003 in “Andrology” This review evaluates previous studies on androgen-progestin combinations for male contraception, concluding that long-acting injectable formulations appear promising due to their effectiveness and minimal short-term adverse effects.
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September 2016 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open” In this study, facial feminization surgeries were found to be effective and generally safe, significantly enhancing feminine appearance in patients, with minimal major complications reported.
October 2024 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” The authors suggest that during hair transplantation for hair loss, the parietal eminence area should be prioritized along with the mid-scalp to address future noticeable thinning, especially since this area often becomes more conspicuous over time.
January 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications” This case report indicates that hair transplantation using follicular unit extraction can successfully treat hair loss at the nape of the neck caused by acne keloidalis nuchae.
May 2026 in “SAIMSARA Journal” This research review found that tailoring hair transplant techniques to individual patient needs improves outcomes, highlighting high follicle survival rates and satisfaction when appropriate methods are applied. However, the authors noted that varied study designs limit the ability to make direct comparisons among techniques.
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March 2018 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research” This article introduces direct hair implantation, a modification of follicular unit extraction, using unique pens, but reports no clinical results.
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November 2022 in “Biomolecules” This review explores the role of macrophage subsets in adult cutaneous wound healing and emphasizes their potential for therapeutic targeting, but reports no new experimental results.
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January 2023 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This study reported that newly developed quaternary ammonium chitosan/carboxymethyl starch/alginate sponges effectively inhibit bacterial growth and promote rapid hemostasis in wound management after tooth extraction in animal models, showing significant promise for clinical use in preventing complications like dry socket.
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January 2019 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” This study found that beard hair in hair restoration procedures showed the highest survival rate and lowest anagen effluvium compared to scalp and chest hair.
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February 2026 in “ACS Nano” This study developed the TLMG hydrogel, a seamless in situ biointerface platform, demonstrating robust adhesion, high conductivity, and therapeutic effects for intelligent wound management in complex animal models and human tests, indicating its promise for integrated bioelectronic medicine.
July 2026 in “Journal of Comparative Physiology B” This study demonstrated the usefulness of fully implantable loggers in measuring heart rate and sub-blubber temperature in captive harbour seals, with findings suggesting lower heart rates during molting and differences in temperature regulation between adults and sub-adults.
February 2026 in “Tạp chí Sức khỏe và Lão hóa” This review highlights current evidence showing that hormonal changes significantly influence skin aging, with estrogen decline during menopause having a major impact on women's skin health, while testosterone decreases contribute to aging in men.
October 2025 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that hair follicles with twisted bulbs demonstrated similar survival rates to intact follicles after transplantation into nude mice, suggesting they may be viable for use in FUE surgery.
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March 2010 in “Zebrafish” This review discusses the use of the zebrafish lateral line system as a model to study hair cell loss, protection, and regeneration, with potential implications for human hearing research.
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November 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Caffeine can damage hearing cells and affect hearing recovery after ear trauma.
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August 2023 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” This study found that in noise-exposed FVB/NJ mice and cell models, ivacaftor reduced oxidative stress and hearing damage by maintaining CFTR function and increasing Nrf2 expression, suggesting its potential for treating noise-induced hearing loss.