28 citations,
November 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) can give great results and patient satisfaction when done carefully and by a skilled surgeon.
5 citations,
September 2017 in “PubMed” A new type of amniotic tissue graft improves wound healing better than other grafts.
14 citations,
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.
November 2023 in “Indian journal of surgery” Platelet-rich gel is an effective treatment for healing scalp wounds with exposed skull.
Tailored nonsurgical cosmetic procedures are crucial for safely treating diverse skin types, especially skin of color.
128 citations,
September 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Obesity is linked to various skin problems and may increase the risk of skin cancer.
20 citations,
December 2016 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Men prefer less invasive cosmetic procedures and need different treatment approaches than women.
19 citations,
January 2017 in “Stem Cells International” Adipose-derived stem cells show promise in treating skin conditions like vitiligo, alopecia, and nonhealing wounds.
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.
10 citations,
July 2011 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” New antiscarring strategies show promise, including drugs, stem cells, and improved surgical techniques.
8 citations,
September 2017 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” Enlarged sweat gland ducts may indicate scarring hair loss.
8 citations,
September 2016 in “Pediatric dermatology” People with Mucopolysaccharidoses often have skin problems like thick skin and extra hair, and recognizing these can help diagnose and treat the condition early.
February 2015 in “Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B: Applied Biomaterials” 4-META resin heals skin wounds faster and better than cyanoacrylate.
June 2002 in “Surgery (oxford)” The document says that treating burns late focuses on improving function, appearance, and helping patients return to normal life, using both non-surgical and surgical methods.
133 citations,
July 2020 in “Cells” Creating fully functional artificial skin for chronic wounds is still very challenging.
96 citations,
January 1997 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Pregnancy can cause skin pigmentation, stretch marks, and changes in hair, nails, and sweat glands, with most resolving after birth.
82 citations,
February 2017 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Biology” The TGF-β family helps control how cells change and move, affecting skin, hair, and organ development.
56 citations,
March 2016 in “International Wound Journal” Skin grafts are effective for chronic leg ulcers, especially autologous split-thickness grafts for venous ulcers, but more data is needed for diabetic ulcers.
51 citations,
January 2006 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” MRL/MpJ mice's skin wounds heal with scars, unlike their ear wounds which can regenerate.
45 citations,
August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Using sharp tools and the right techniques in hair transplant surgery leads to less damage to hair follicles.
39 citations,
April 2009 in “Clinics in plastic surgery” Injection lipolysis effectively reduces small fat deposits and should be done with care and proper patient selection.
27 citations,
June 2015 in “Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosia” Safflower has been used in traditional medicine for centuries and shows promise in treating heart, brain, and inflammatory conditions, but more research is needed to ensure its safety.
25 citations,
April 2021 in “npj Regenerative Medicine” Mathematical modeling can improve regenerative medicine by predicting biological processes and optimizing therapy development.
14 citations,
January 2008 in “Gene therapy” Gene therapy shows promise for enhancing physical traits but faces ethical, safety, and regulatory challenges.
9 citations,
November 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Effective scalp reconstruction requires a wide range of surgical skills and an understanding of hair biology.
7 citations,
September 2020 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” IL-36α helps grow new hair follicles and speeds up wound healing.
7 citations,
April 2015 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Nursing” Hair transplantation can effectively restore a natural-looking hairline when properly planned and executed.
5 citations,
May 2005 in “Seminars in Plastic Surgery” Hair transplantation using micrografts and minigrafts is effective and safe for facial and scalp reconstruction with natural-looking results.
2 citations,
August 2023 in “Marine drugs” Collagen from tilapia scales may improve hair and skin health by reducing stress and inflammation and encouraging hair growth.
2 citations,
March 2023 in “Annals of Translational Medicine” The analysis shows the U.S. leads in tissue expansion research, mainly for breast reconstruction, with a slightly higher complication rate when using acellular dermal matrix.