July 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that a new alcohol-free minoxidil hydrogel formulation showed comparable in vitro efficacy and skin absorption to the commercial minoxidil product for treating androgenetic alopecia.
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January 2005 in “International journal of experimental pathology” This study suggests that melatonin may have a radioprotective role against X-ray-induced skin damage in rats, as evidenced by milder injury markers in pretreated animals.
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November 2018 in “Current radiopharmaceuticals” This study found that melatonin, when administered to Wistar rats prior to and after radiation exposure, reduced oxidative stress markers and histopathological damage in skin tissue compared to radiation alone, suggesting it may effectively prevent and treat radiation-induced skin injury.
October 2023 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” In this study, researchers developed WS Biotin, a new water-soluble form of biotin, and found that it significantly improves water solubility compared to free biotin and enhances hair-related keratin expression, gene activity for hair growth in vitro, while also reducing melanin content in skin cells.
October 2024 in “Cosmetics” This study found that while most women reported aesthetic improvement after PRP facial injections, objective skin analyzer data showed no significant changes, but midface volume improvement was more likely in those with lower platelet counts and higher estradiol levels.
February 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study, researchers applied Strat-M® membrane to assess the in vitro transdermal properties of collagen peptides, finding a high correlation with results from mouse skin and suggesting that Strat-M® can effectively replace excised mouse skin in transdermal experiments.
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January 2020 in “Cells” This study found that the transcriptome of skin stem cells in mice changes significantly with age, revealing specific age-dependent biological programs and transcriptional hubs.
April 2015 in “Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences” This study found that patients with autoimmune skin diseases showed a statistically significant occurrence of hearing disabilities, suggesting the need for audiological evaluations in these patients.
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July 2013 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” This study reports that among men, skin surface hydration and pH change with age, but transepidermal water loss and sebum production show less variation.
July 2023 in “Health Sciences Quarterly” In this cross-sectional study from a dermatology clinic in Türkiye, researchers reported that the most common skin conditions were acne, dermatophytosis, and viral warts, with a higher prevalence of multiple complaints among women and those presenting with scalp issues.
January 2023 in “Burns & Trauma” This study introduced a volar skin excisional wound model that closely mirrors human wound healing and supports evaluation of skin regeneration with multiple appendages and innervation.
May 2026 in “The EMBO Journal” This study explores the complex mechanisms of skin aging, including cellular senescence and disrupted communication, and highlights rejuvenation strategies like gene expression rewiring and microbiome modulation, offering potential frameworks for regenerative therapies and precise interventions in skin and systemic aging.
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January 2012 in “Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This study found that nanoparticles did not permeate intact rat skin but could penetrate skin that had been artificially punctured, primarily through grooves or hair follicles.
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August 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” The study's findings are unreliable due to retraction.
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December 2020 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Scalp micro-wounding helps promote hair growth in female pattern hair loss.
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June 2021 in “Preprints.org” This study demonstrated that hair relaxers containing common chemicals significantly reduced cell viability and increased apoptosis in human skin cells, suggesting potential toxicity that could be assessed with advanced in vitro technologies rather than animal testing.
January 2026 in “Journal of Biomaterials Applications” This study found that a fish skin-derived acellular dermal matrix improved wound healing in diabetic rats, showing faster closure rates and enhanced tissue regeneration compared to commercial alternatives.
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April 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” The article concludes that studying how skin forms is key to understanding skin diseases and improving regenerative medicine.
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February 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” This review highlights recent developments in nanovesicular carriers for enhancing molecule delivery into and across the skin, focusing on the design and evolution of phospholipid and non-phospholipid systems used in cosmetics and treating various skin conditions.
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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.
February 2026 in “PubMed” This study compared porcine-derived placental biomaterials with human-derived counterparts in a rat model of skin injuries and found no significant statistical differences in healing outcomes; however, porcine-derived materials showed reduced early inflammation and faster crust formation, suggesting potential advantages in healing effectiveness.
October 2021 in “QJM: An International Journal of Medicine” This study found increased H2O2 levels and decreased E-cadherin levels in vitiligo patients compared to controls, suggesting oxidative stress and compromised cell adhesion may impact the pigmentary system in vitiligo-affected skin.
January 2005 in “Chinese Journal of Veterinary” This study observed that hairless mice of different strains initially grow hair but soon develop alopecia and other skin and pigmentation changes with age.
July 2025 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” This study evaluated the safety and efficacy of Bio-Pulsed avian mesenchymal stem cell-derived small extracellular vesicles when applied topically, finding significant improvements in hair growth, skin rejuvenation, and regenerative microRNA presence among 60 human participants without adverse events.
December 2024 in “African Journal of Biomedical Research” This study reported that the combined use of dexmedetomidine and ketamine, along with peripheral nerve blocks, provided adequate sedation and analgesia with maintained hemodynamic stability in patients undergoing minor surgical procedures like split skin grafting.
55 citations
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August 2015 in “AAPS PharmSciTech” This study reports that a newly developed polyherbal phospholipid complex cream containing Citrus auranticum and Glycyrrhiza glabra extracts improved polyphenol retention in the skin, suggesting potential as an anti-aging cosmeceutical.
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October 2010 in “Acta Biomaterialia”
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February 2014 in “Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare” Smartphone-based teledermatology is effective for diagnosing skin diseases in the military with good accuracy.
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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.
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November 2023 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” In this study, researchers developed a self-assembling hydrogel called RADA-PDGF2 and found it to accelerate wound closure in a mouse model due to its pro-proliferative and pro-migratory properties, without causing cytotoxicity or immunogenicity.