August 2025 in “Dermatopathology” This study identified 96 cases of pilomatricomas linked to genetic syndromes, including a novel association with Apert syndrome, highlighting that these tumors often manifest as the first indication of underlying conditions in pediatric patients.
June 2024 in “Annals of Medicine and Surgery” Surgeons should know about pilomatricoma for accurate diagnosis, even though it's rare.
30 citations
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June 2017 in “Talanta” This review discusses the critical parameters for MALDI IMS sample preparation in skin analysis and highlights its applications in wound healing, neoplasia, and infection research, but reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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April 2024 in “PubMed” This article reviews the mechanisms and applications of photobiomodulation in trauma repair and medical aesthetics, but reports no new clinical results while highlighting its growing clinical significance.
4 citations
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April 2016 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” This study found that scalp medical tattooing effectively improved cosmetic appearance and concealed bifid parietal whorls without complications in the patients evaluated.
7 citations
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December 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” In this study, researchers developed a new method for producing dissolving microneedle array patches containing mesoporous silica nanoparticles, successfully confirming nanoparticle deposition and release in both ex vivo and in vivo models.
17 citations
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September 2022 in “Biomaterials Research” This study found that the film-trigger applicator system enhanced drug delivery efficiency and skin penetration of dissolving microneedles compared to traditional patch systems in both lab and animal models.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” This pilot clinical trial observed that combining subcision using a blunt cannula with platelet-rich plasma injections and microneedling for post-acne rolling scars was associated with a significant positive correlation between physician satisfaction and age of acne onset.
22 citations
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May 2004 in “Tissue Engineering” This study found that collagen sponges with polyglycolic acid fibers support proper skin and hair follicle restructuring, suggesting potential usefulness for hair reconstitution research and clinical applications.
January 2022 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” In this study, dermoscopy was suggested as a potentially useful tool for improving the clinical recognition of pilomatricoma.
408 citations
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January 2017 in “Science” This study found that hair follicles in mice and humans can convert wound-related myofibroblasts into adipocytes, suggesting a potential pathway to reduce scar formation by activating BMP signaling.
403 citations
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December 2018 in “Cell stem cell” This study suggests that phenotypic plasticity, including processes like dedifferentiation and transdifferentiation, plays a crucial role in cancer initiation, progression, and therapy resistance, broadening our understanding of cancer dynamics and potential treatment strategies.
265 citations
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July 2012 in “Cell” This study found multipotent progenitors in sweat ducts that become unipotent after sweat gland development, highlighting distinct regenerative capabilities in adult glandular skin stem cell populations.
73 citations
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August 2011 in “Stem Cell Research” This study found that human hair follicle-derived mesenchymal stem cells can differentiate into myogenic, osteogenic, adipogenic, and chondrogenic lineages, although this potential decreases over time and varies by lineage.
38 citations
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February 2016 in “Surgery Journal” This article discusses a wide range of procedures in facial plastic surgery and highlights the recent advancements and trends without reporting new clinical findings.
22 citations
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September 2018 in “Medical Clinics of North America” This article reviews the biological causes and treatment options for facial aging but reports no new clinical findings.
16 citations
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February 2010 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article discusses the effectiveness of fat transfer for facial rejuvenation across all ethnicities, emphasizing its potential as both a primary method and a complement to traditional techniques, but reports no new clinical findings.
14 citations
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October 2012 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” Adding stem cells to fat grafts for facial rejuvenation might improve outcomes, but more research is needed to confirm safety and effectiveness.
9 citations
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July 2014 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” The authors find the endoscopic forehead midface lift to be a reliable and safe method for facial rejuvenation.
7 citations
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April 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This source discusses the safety and effectiveness of the endoscopic brow lift as a well-established procedure for rejuvenating the upper third of the face, detailing surgical techniques, patient selection, and ways to minimize complications.
6 citations
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June 2018 in “Journal of Stomatology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” In this cadaveric study, lipofilling was found easier to perform on the face than the scalp, whereas nanofat grafting was particularly suited for precise injections in scalp areas, suggesting a combination of techniques could aid in treating alopecia.
3 citations
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March 2019 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” This study found that hair transplantation effectively corrected altered hairlines and scarring arising from midface-lifting surgery, achieving high patient and physician satisfaction scores without adverse events.
3 citations
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March 2007 in “Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America” This article reviews various forehead rejuvenation techniques and emphasizes the importance of individualized technique selection based on anatomy, function, and desired aesthetic outcomes, reporting no new findings.
3 citations
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August 2006 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Newer midface lift techniques are safer, more reliable, and have quicker recovery times.
2 citations
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August 2006 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article reviews the cosmetic and functional implications of brow ptosis and emphasizes the importance of brow repositioning for optimal aesthetic outcomes, but it reports no new results.
April 2026 in “Open MIND” This review article discusses the aesthetic impacts of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic (semaglutide), including "Ozempic Face," skin sagging, and loss of lean mass, and explores potential recovery methods such as biostimulators, HIFU, endolaser, and PRP.
January 2026 in “Nano-Micro Letters” This review discusses the principles, materials, and applications of melt electrowriting-based 4D printing for creating biomimetic scaffolds, but reports no new clinical results; it highlights recent advancements and remaining challenges in the field.
January 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This expert opinion article presents insights from dermatologists and aesthetic physicians on using polynucleotides (Rejuran®) for skin hydration, rejuvenation, structural support, barrier repair, and scar remodeling, noting their favorable safety profile but highlighting the need for more robust evidence and research.
September 2025 in “Cureus” This narrative review highlights recent advancements in anti-ageing cosmetic procedures, emphasizing personalized interventions that improve patient outcomes and quality of life. The review synthesized evidence from 144 articles to assess the effectiveness and potential side effects of surgical and non-surgical techniques for facial rejuvenation.
January 2024 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” This review suggests that dermatological cosmetic procedures can be safely performed on dark-complexioned skin with appropriate treatment adjustments, highlighting the need for careful consideration to prevent adverse effects.