October 2023 in “Bioactive Materials” This study developed a novel liposome-based delivery system for Minoxidil and nitric oxide, which showed promising results in promoting hair regrowth in an androgenetic alopecia model by enhancing transdermal absorption, prolonging skin retention, and reducing inflammation.
28 citations
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July 2002 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This case report describes a 27-year-old woman with lupus erythematosus whose biopsy findings indicated that lupus panniculitis can mimic alopecia areata, leading to temporary hair loss.
31 citations
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April 2018 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” This review discusses the use of platelet-rich plasma for facial rejuvenation, acne scarring, and androgenic alopecia and reports positive outcomes but emphasizes the need for standardized preparation and application methods.
1 citations
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May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” This review discusses various treatments for noncicatricial alopecias, such as androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata, including mesotherapy, microneedling, and platelet-rich plasma therapy, noting that outcomes vary across these procedures.
2 citations
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May 2024 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Early diagnosis, innovative treatments, and considering systemic conditions are crucial in dermatological care.
4 citations
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July 2021 in “Journal of dermatology & dermatologic surgery” This review discusses the use of microneedling with a dermaroller for treating acne scars, hair loss, and wrinkles, and reports no new clinical results.
September 2025 in “PubMed” This review discusses recent advances in hair regeneration strategies, including mechanical stimulation and complementary therapies like MSC transplantation and platelet-rich plasma, and reports no new clinical results.
18 citations
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June 2019 in “Clinical research in dermatology” This review discusses psychological impacts associated with facial acne, noting that high levels of anxiety and depression among these patients are not linked to oxidative stress, and reports no new clinical results.
12 citations
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August 2022 in “Journal of Controlled Release” In this study, a microneedle patch containing conditioned media from hypoxia-pretreated stem cells enhanced hair regeneration in an androgenetic alopecia mouse model by boosting perifollicular vascularization and hair follicle stem cell activation compared to minoxidil.
3 citations
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July 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study reported that using non-absorbable magnesium microneedle patches for 12 weeks improved under-eye wrinkles as measured by a grading scale and wrinkle index, with minimal discomfort and no significant change in dermal thickness.
1 citations
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July 2023 in “Cosmetics” This study found that a novel shampoo formulation effectively delivers caffeine to hair follicles, with 8–9% of absorbed caffeine reaching the follicles, suggesting it may support hair retention by enhancing antioxidant activity.
19 citations
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July 2019 in “Biomedical Microdevices” This review discusses the safety and potential adverse events of microneedling as both a medical and consumer product, noting the need for further understanding; no new clinical results are presented.
July 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” This study found that Annexin A5 significantly reduced fibrosis and inflammation in both preventive and therapeutic contexts in a bleomycin-induced localized scleroderma mouse model, demonstrating its potential anti-fibrotic and anti-inflammatory effects for treating fibrotic diseases.
30 citations
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February 2023 in “Biomaterials Research” This study evaluated a new carboxymethyl chitosan/polyaldehyde dextran (CMCS/PD) hydrogel and found it to be a promising tissue adhesive for trauma emergencies in rats, showing rapid gel formation, strong adhesion, and better antibacterial properties than some commercial alternatives.
9 citations
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April 2025 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This review suggests that MSC-derived conditioned media hold promise in dermatology, with studies indicating enhanced therapeutic effects when used alongside treatments like laser therapy and microneedling, leading to improved dermatological outcomes.
9 citations
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July 2024 in “JAAD reviews.” This review discusses the role of extracellular vesicles in dermatology for therapeutic, diagnostic, and prognostic purposes, highlighting the lack of validated findings and the necessity for more rigorous clinical trials.
April 2024 in “Bioactive materials” This study found that a microneedle system delivering VEGF and Ritlecitinib improved hair regeneration in mice with androgenetic alopecia, showing faster anagen onset and better hair quality compared to minoxidil.
March 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” This study found that most TikTok content on platelet-rich plasma is created by laypeople and non-physician health care providers, and overall video quality is very poor, with content from dermatologists and physicians scoring higher.
16 citations
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December 2016 in “Skin appendage disorders” This study analyzed patch test results to identify allergens causing scalp contact dermatitis, finding nickel, cobalt, and balsam of Peru among the most common in the patient population.
March 2026 in “Journal of Skin and Sexually Transmitted Diseases” This study reports ten cases of non-marginal traction alopecia in women with very long hair, which was improved with shorter hair cuts and topical minoxidil application.
January 2023 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” This study found that microneedling-induced microinjury in mice promoted hair growth by stimulating the TNF-α/Wnt/VEGF pathway, and blocking TNF-α inhibited this process.
18 citations
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February 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” Combining different treatments often works best for acne scars, but see a dermatologist first.
2 citations
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July 2018 in “Skin research and technology” This study found significant differences in the spread of sebum on hair among Chinese men with greasy and non-greasy scalps, despite similar sebum amounts at the root region post-shampoo.
October 2025 in “Skin Health and Disease” This review found preliminary evidence suggesting that photothermal conditioning enhances the bioactivity of platelet-rich plasma, potentially improving hair regeneration outcomes, but highlights the need for standardized protocols and further studies to confirm its efficacy and safety.
January 2024 in “Skin appendage disorders” This article reviews existing research on the treatment of alopecia areata using growth factors and microneedling, reporting that these methods show promise in promoting hair growth without major adverse effects, but emphasizes the need for additional large-scale studies to confirm their efficacy and safety.
55 citations
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January 2016 in “Annals of Dermatology” This study found that repeated microneedle stimulation in mice promoted hair growth and increased the expression of hair-growth-related genes, suggesting potential therapeutic uses for alopecia.
January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that alopecia has various forms, each with specific treatments, but no definitive cure for certain types like CCCA has been proven.
43 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” This article reviews innovations in hair cosmetics, focusing on esthetic procedures and products in the Indian market, and reports no new experimental findings.
40 citations
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December 2006 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This article reports two cases where 2% topical minoxidil showed promise in treating traction alopecia, but it does not offer broader clinical conclusions.
17 citations
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March 2011 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This case report highlights traction alopecia in two adolescent Sikh brothers who developed scarring alopecia from wearing a turban, emphasizing the importance of early changes in hair care to prevent irreversible hair loss.