The conclusion is that closing scalp wounds is possible, but restoring hair without donor material is still a major challenge.
January 2019 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Childhood cancer survivors need better skin care and sun protection.
April 2016 in “JAMA Dermatology” Baseball caps don't fully protect bald spots on the back of the head from sun damage; wear wide-brimmed hats or use sunscreen.
221 citations,
July 2012 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” BMAL1 controls skin cell growth and UV damage risk, peaking at night.
93 citations,
May 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Overexpressing thrombospondin-1 in mice skin prevents UVB-induced skin damage.
11 citations,
February 2018 in “Oncotarget” Lower SMAD2/3 activation predicts more severe skin cancer.
3 citations,
April 2016 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” Researchers successfully transplanted hair follicles in mice, which survived well and helped in wound healing.
December 2018 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Science improves peace by advancing medical treatments, like laser therapies and non-invasive imaging.
January 2023 in “Applied sciences” Equisetum debile extracts may help with skin whitening, anti-wrinkle, and anti-hair loss treatments.
336 citations,
August 2015 in “European Journal of Epidemiology” The Rotterdam Study found risk factors for elderly diseases, links between lifestyle and genetics with health conditions, and aimed to explore new areas like DNA methylation and sensory input effects on brain function.
147 citations,
January 2003 in “American journal of clinical dermatology” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of ichthyosis is crucial for treatment and genetic advice, and ongoing research is needed for better therapies.
136 citations,
April 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Acitretin is effective for severe skin conditions but has significant side effects and requires careful monitoring.
90 citations,
May 2019 in “Drugs” Long-term use of azole antifungals can cause hair loss, hormonal imbalances, and severe skin reactions.
89 citations,
June 2012 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Actinic keratosis can lead to skin cancer, is more common in fair-skinned people, and can be reduced with sunscreen and treated effectively.
75 citations,
January 2014 in “Archiv Der Pharmazie” Jasmonic acid and its derivatives play important roles in plant health and have potential uses in medicine and agriculture.
67 citations,
September 2001 in “American Journal Of Pathology” Inhibiting ODC can prevent UV-induced skin cancer.
49 citations,
June 2009 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” The cosmetic industry should adapt to the varied beauty standards of ethnic groups and offer specialized treatments.
32 citations,
April 2013 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” The document concludes that inherited epidermolysis bullosa is a challenging genetic condition requiring multidisciplinary care and new treatments.
30 citations,
July 2017 in “BioEssays” Activating NRF2 might help treat hair disorders by improving antioxidant defenses.
30 citations,
August 2016 in “Skin research and technology” 3D imaging shows clearer details of skin structure changes with age.
24 citations,
May 2016 in “Stem Cell Reviews and Reports” The document concludes that understanding how adult stem and progenitor cells move is crucial for tissue repair and developing cell therapies.
22 citations,
September 2018 in “Medical Clinics of North America” Facial aging is caused by natural processes and external factors, and can be managed with preventative measures and a variety of treatments tailored to individual needs.
19 citations,
February 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” The article concludes that microvascular free flaps, especially the latissimus dorsi flap, are recommended for large scalp reconstructions, and hair transplantation offers high survival rates and excellent aesthetic results.
7 citations,
July 2019 in “International archives of internal medicine” Common skin conditions can greatly affect a person's mental health and social life.
7 citations,
June 2019 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Elderly men with a scalp condition healed in about 26 days using specific creams and dressings, with no return of the condition in 6 months.
7 citations,
August 2018 in “South African Medical Journal” Clinicians should understand tattoos to manage health issues, as tattoos can cause complications and affect medical assessments.
6 citations,
December 2019 in “Frontiers in genetics” GLI1 might protect against the start of skin cancer and is not linked to cancer severity.
4 citations,
October 2012 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Dermoscopy greatly improves melanoma diagnosis and reduces unneeded surgeries.
3 citations,
October 2021 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Scalp melanoma, a deadly skin cancer, is often found late due to its hard-to-see location, especially in older men. Early detection, possible treatments, and the role of hairdressers in spotting it early are discussed. More research is needed to improve detection and treatment.
3 citations,
May 2021 in “Dermatologic Clinics” COVID-19 changed dermatology by increasing telemedicine and highlighting healthcare disparities.