January 2023 in “Åbo Akademi University Research Portal” This study found that vimentin is essential for proper wound healing and cell growth by influencing EMT signaling and mTOR activity in mice.
March 2022 in “Marmara University Open Access System” This article critically examines the relationship between new media and digital games, emphasizing their cultural and historical contexts, but provides no new empirical findings.
January 2020 in “International journal of current research and review” This study found that high exposure to plastics was associated with increased chances of irregular menstrual cycles and symptoms similar to polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescent girls.
April 2019 in “Advances in Cosmetic Surgery” The document concludes that ongoing medical therapy is crucial for preventing hair loss, and surgical options can restore hair, with future treatments for hair loss being promising.
January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” Micrografts are useful for healing wounds, regenerating bone and periodontal tissues, and improving hair transplantation outcomes.
September 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The author reports that an evaluation system for assessing candidacy in alopecia-reducing procedures significantly decreased unsuitable surgeries while maintaining consistently good outcomes.
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January 2022 in “Faculty reviews” This review discusses recent advances in understanding hair growth mechanisms and reviews current and emerging therapies, but it presents no new clinical results.
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February 2024 in “ACS Omega” This study developed a bilayer material combining poly(vinyl alcohol) and bacterial cellulose with a gelatin-poly(vinyl alcohol) hydrogel, showing strong potential as a wound dressing due to its good antibacterial properties, cell viability, and sustained drug release.
January 2026 in “Preprints.org” This review highlights recent advancements in nanotechnology-based approaches for treating androgenetic alopecia, focusing on enhancing drug delivery to hair follicles, controlled release, and follicular microenvironment modulation, while addressing safety, manufacturing, and regulatory challenges for clinical application.
August 2025 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research” This review discusses recent advancements in microneedle technology for hair loss treatment, highlighting their ability to enhance drug delivery and improve hair follicle survival in transplantation, while also exploring their potential integration with tissue engineering to address regeneration challenges.
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October 2023 in “International Wound Journal” In this study, a novel portable LED device significantly accelerated wound healing in rats, with faster wound closure, increased collagen deposition, and more microvessels at a higher radiation intensity, suggesting its potential for innovative wound management.
September 2026 in “Surgical Neurology International” This case report describes a 28-year-old male who developed a subpericranial abscess, an unusual complication of subpericranial hematoma, potentially related to microneedling procedures, highlighting a risk of infection even without open wounds.
August 2011 in “동의생리병리학회지” This study found that acupuncture and moxibustion therapy increased hair follicle growth and enhanced the expression of several growth factors in hair follicle cycles compared to a control group.
In this study, alternating PRP with microneedling produced faster hair growth results in patients with mild to moderate androgenetic alopecia compared to PRP alone.
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December 2021 in “Dermatology and therapy” This review reports that clinical studies generally showed favorable results for microneedling as an adjunct therapy for androgenic alopecia and alopecia areata, despite the low quality of existing data.
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October 2020 9 citations
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October 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that microneedling monotherapy significantly increased hair count more than topical minoxidil in androgenetic alopecia, with combination therapy of microneedling and minoxidil being even more effective. Further research is needed to evaluate microneedling's safety and efficacy as a monotherapy.
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January 2015 in “Saudi journal for health sciences” This study in Al-Taif, KSA, observed a higher-than-expected prevalence of alopecia areata, predominantly linked to autoimmune causes, with topical corticosteroids and systemic vitamins identified as the most effective treatment.
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January 2016 in “Methods in molecular biology” This chapter reviews the methodology for isolating and differentiating CD34+ HAP stem cells into neural cells, but provides no new research results.
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March 2020 in “Our Dermatology Online” In this case series from Nepal, microneedling in combination with oral finasteride and minoxidil was associated with moderate to significant hair growth improvement in androgenetic alopecia patients, with high satisfaction and no complications reported.
September 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, seven patients with refractory alopecia areata treated with concentrated growth factor and microneedling-assisted betamethasone experienced significant hair regrowth, with one achieving over 50% regrowth and six showing complete recovery, without adverse effects.
August 2024 in “PLoS ONE” This study reported that rosemary is widely used among Jordanians for various purposes, such as improving hair condition and addressing gastrointestinal issues, with younger participants showing higher knowledge about its benefits and uses.
October 2023 in “Biomaterials” This review highlights the potential of nanotechnology for hair follicle regeneration, focusing on strategies such as hair cycle modulation, progenitor cell stimulation, and wound-induced hair neogenesis, while also discussing regulatory challenges that may affect the development of these innovative approaches.
February 2018 in “InTech eBooks” This review discusses the role of platelet-rich plasma therapy in various cosmetic procedures, finding potential benefits in improving tissue homeostasis if harvesting standards are maintained, but reports no new clinical results.
January 2014 in “Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica” This publication describes the role of the Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica in documenting and promoting advancements in plastic surgery, but does not present new research findings.
February 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” 30 citations
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November 2024 in “ACS Materials Au” This article provides an overview of microneedle technology for transcutaneous drug delivery, discussing microneedle designs, materials, and activation methods that enhance drug stability and regulated release, and outlines considerations for their successful clinical implementation, such as biocompatibility and production cost.
4 citations
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October 2018 This review discusses the assessment and management of common causes of pediatric alopecia, highlighting the importance of dermatologist referral for unclear diagnoses, treatment failures, or scarring alopecia, and reports no new clinical findings.
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November 2024 in “Wildlife Society Bulletin” The researchers found that combining permethrin (44%) and fluralaner effectively reduced tick load in moose calves, as indicated by less severe hair loss, compared to untreated calves, while topical permethrin (5%) alone had no clear effect on tick load, body mass, or hematocrit.
December 2025 in “Sensors” In this review, recent advances in long-acting microneedle-based transdermal drug delivery systems are outlined, highlighting biodegradable polymers like PLA, PLGA, and PCL for sustained release and discussing challenges in clinical translation such as consistency in manufacturing and validating long-term efficacy and safety.