4 citations
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January 2015 in “Dermatology Online Journal” This study highlights that smoker's mustache, a tobacco-related hair discoloration on the upper lip, is asymptomatic, generally unnoticed, and may resolve if smoking is discontinued, though patients often continue smoking.
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August 2021 in “Dermatologic Surgery” In this study, researchers identified facial soft-tissue landmarks to define ideal beard lines, facilitating more natural-looking beard restoration or reconstruction.
1 citations
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June 2024 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open” In this case report, successful scalp reconstruction was achieved for a 67-year-old man using a super thin DIEP flap, a technique adapted from breast reconstruction that shows promise in head and neck surgeries for improving wound contour and skin coverage.
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January 2010 This article reviews various reconstruction techniques for scalp alopecia, highlighting the challenges of applying traditional flap methods and the limitations of hair grafting on unstable scars but offers no new study results.
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February 2007 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” This review covers the extensive range of aesthetic and reconstructive surgery detailed in Volumes 2 and 3 of "Plastic Surgery," highlighting its comprehensive and well-organized content but reports no new clinical results.
December 2025 in “Journal of Neonatal Surgery” This study reviews advancements in 3D bioprinting for dermatology, highlighting the creation of next-generation dermal fillers that are more compatible and longer-lasting than traditional ones by using living cells and safe biomaterials, with potential applications in anti-aging and tissue regeneration.
May 2025 in “Oral Sciences Reports” This case study reports that a 45-year-old woman developed a painless nodule in the lower lip four weeks after receiving hyaluronic acid filler, which required surgical removal, highlighting the potential for delayed complications from lip augmentation procedures.
This study found that P144 (Disitertide) significantly reduced collagen deposition and improved muscle organization in a rabbit model of post-radiotherapy fibrosis, suggesting potential antifibrotic effects.
August 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This study presents the first reported case of cutis verticis gyrata resulting from long-term, high-concentration topical minoxidil use for treating male androgenetic alopecia, highlighting a potential link to insulin-like growth factor effects.
May 2022 in “International Journal of Clinical Trials” This study concluded that platelet rich fibrin (PRF) may enhance healing and functional recovery compared to platelet rich plasma (PRP) during immediate post-extractive dental implant procedures.
June 2017 in “International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry” This study found that using retroauricular full-thickness skin grafts in vestibuloplasty contributed to successful cosmetic and functional outcomes in dental implant rehabilitation for patients with mandibular gunshot injuries.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Certain skin diseases are linked to Agent Orange and similar chemicals; veterans should be screened and informed about uncertain risks, and current data doesn't link spironolactone with breast cancer.
April 2009 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The document concludes that the first book on mesotherapy lacks convincing evidence, the second book is good for beginners in facial rejuvenation, and the third book is valuable for understanding complications in skin surgery.
May 2004 in “Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery” This book review in the Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery discusses "Comprehensive Facial Rejuvenation: A Practical and Systematic Guide to Surgical Management of the Aging Face" but does not provide new clinical research results.
November 2002 in “Skinmed” This article discusses the Columbia Manual of Dermatologic Cosmetic Surgery but provides no research results.
January 1998 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This article reviews multiple books on topics including tissue augmentation and pigmentary system physiology, with no new clinical findings reported.
October 1997 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This study presents a proof-of-concept for a hybrid electric vehicle power system using a high temperature PEM fuel cell as a range extender, which may offer increased energy density with a methanol/water fuel mix.
This study found that specific and nonspecific skin changes can serve as important indicators for diagnosing thyroid diseases, even in patients who appear clinically normal.
31 citations
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December 1991 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” This study found that distinct keratin profiles enabled the evaluation of epithelial differentiation in human hair follicles, with mesenchymal cells playing a critical role in epidermoid differentiation of follicular cells.
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May 2012 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery” This case report describes a successful frontal region reconstruction using Cerament for a 50-year-old man, resulting in satisfactory forehead morphology and improved appearance four years post-surgery.
5 citations
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July 2024 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” This study found that facial rejuvenation with fat grafting around the prejowl sulcus provided better improvement in jowling and had fewer adverse effects compared to mandibular ligament release without fat grafting.
February 2024 in “Frontiers in physiology” This study examines the role of hair follicle stem cells in epidermal regeneration during skin soft tissue expansion, proposing a potential method for their cellular and molecular regulation.
November 2015 in “Archivio Istituzionale della Ricerca (Universita Degli Studi Di Milano)” This study concluded that platelet concentrates can promote both soft and hard tissue regeneration, suggesting their potential application in clinical regenerative therapies.
35 citations
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February 2024 in “Science Advances” This study introduces a magnet-assisted fabrication strategy for creating complex 3D soft bioscaffolds, demonstrating its effectiveness by producing structures with overhangs and supporting biohybrid actuators, promising advancements in biomedical applications.
In this retrospective analysis, researchers evaluated 54 patients undergoing soft tissue reconstruction for scalp and forehead defects and reported excellent aesthetic outcomes with local flaps for defects up to 50 cm², while larger defects typically required additional skin grafting.
14 citations
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January 2025 in “Biomaterials Research” This review discusses the use of bioactive glass in skin tissue repair and highlights its potential to aid wound healing through effects on inflammatory cells and tissue regeneration, but reports no new experimental findings.
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July 2023 in “Vrach” In this review, researchers reported that plasma therapy, specifically PRP therapy, shows a high regenerative potential with low toxicity and beneficial effects like immunomodulation and soft tissue remodeling, suggesting its recommendation for broader clinical use based on most studies.
This research found that keratin hydrogels derived from human hair may support cell viability and proliferation, indicating potential as 2D and 3D soft tissue culture scaffolds.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” African spiny mice can regenerate skin and hair after wounds due to specific tissue mechanics.
September 2024 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” This case report detailed a successful treatment involving contracture release and expanded neck flap reconstruction for a patient with severe neck contracture and beard alopecia from past thermal burns, highlighting improved skin quality and hair regrowth following follicular unit extraction.