This research concluded that the novel hydrogel PlacMA, derived from human placenta and curable by visible light, shows promise for cell culture and tissue engineering applications due to its tunable properties.
May 2005 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” In this study, transgenic mice with a truncated latent transforming growth factor-beta-binding protein showed reduced keratinocyte proliferation and alterations in the hair cycle due to mis-localization of transforming growth factor-beta.
June 2026 in “Nature Communications” This study found that in stretch-mediated tissue expansion, fibroblasts adopt an embryonic-like, low-collagen state that enhances epidermal stem cell renewal, supporting coordinated skin expansion crucial for reconstructive surgeries.
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August 2021 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” This study demonstrated that finasteride-loaded PLGA microspheres created using a novel microfluidic device exhibit extended drug release in beagle dogs, with modifications allowing for release up to 3 months.
9 citations
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November 2017 in “Journal of Glaucoma” This case report documents a patient experiencing paradoxical depigmentation of the periocular skin after one year of using latanoprost, a finding not previously associated with this medication.
June 2023 in “Juan Cuevas eBooks” This volume is part of a series intended to educate plastic and reconstructive surgeons, residents, and other medical professionals, but the abstract does not report specific research findings.
September 2025 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” Lactic acid bacteria fermentation can turn waste into valuable skincare ingredients.
In this study, researchers found that psychosocial factors documented during hospitalization, such as emotional distress and social isolation, were significantly associated with posthospital telogen effluvium in patients with pressure ulcers, and developed a risk score to identify at-risk patients, although external validation is needed.
January 2026 in “Saudi Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences” In this study, researchers developed mango pectin-based hair gels for traction alopecia in black women, finding the gels exhibited beneficial properties for hair and good stability, suggesting potential as phytocosmetic treatments without common adverse effects.
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January 1989 in “British Journal of Plastic Surgery” This study found that using a subcuticular non-absorbable suture for six months significantly reduced scar stretching and width compared to shorter-term suturing methods after tattoo removal.
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April 2013 in “Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology” This review discusses the current research and development of mannosylerythritol lipids, particularly focusing on their potential commercial applications in cosmetics; it reports no new results.
November 2021 in “International journal of life science and pharma research” This study reported that a solid lipid nanoparticle-based gel formulation, specifically optimized for psoriasis, improved drug loading capacity and release properties using high-pressure homogenization, suggesting its potential efficacy as a topical treatment.
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February 2011 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that patients with lichen planus had significantly higher levels of triglycerides, total cholesterol, and LDL-C, and lower HDL-C compared to healthy controls, suggesting an association with dyslipidaemia.
January 2022 in “Investigative News in Education (Universidad de Costa Rica)” This study found that consensus was not reached among Costa Rican dermatologists on diagnosis and treatment criteria for lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia using the Delphi method.
February 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This case report found that intense focused skin tightening ultrasound reduced excessive underarm sweating by nearly 80% in two patients and was associated with temporary side effects like tenderness and redness.
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February 2011 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This article reviews sPLA2-mediated phospholipid metabolism using sPLA2 transgenic/knockout mice and lipid mass spectrometry, offering insights into the distinct roles of sPLA2 enzymes in various biological events.
57 citations
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July 2005 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” Reconstruct lips with proper planning, templates, and revisions for appearance and function.
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January 2024 in “Pharmaceuticals” The researchers reported that dPGS-PCL as a carrier improved the penetration of tofacitinib in an ex-vivo human skin model compared to free tofacitinib, but did not show significant differences in inhibiting IL-6 and IL-8 during short incubation.
August 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that Plinest injections improved skin hydration and elasticity in the face, neck, and décolleté and were well-tolerated, with high patient satisfaction over a 4-month follow-up.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” PLGA-based microneedles show promise for painless, long-term drug delivery but need design and safety improvements.
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January 2009 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This review discusses the application of liposomes in dermatology, highlighting their therapeutic value for drug stabilization, skin penetration enhancement, and treatment of hair follicle-associated disorders, but reports no new clinical results.
This article discusses how translation errors can distort clinical research documents using a method similar to the "telephone" game, and reports no new results.
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August 2002 in “Survey of Ophthalmology” This study found that latanoprost induces significant growth and pigmentation of lashes and ancillary hairs, with effects mirroring both brief and chronic treatments observed in patients and animal models.
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April 2024 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open” This study found that using a blunt cannula for lip augmentation is a safe and effective alternative to traditional needle methods, resulting in no bruising and high patient satisfaction, which may influence future cosmetic practices.
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March 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study used confocal Brillouin microscopy to observe that a decrease in tissue compressibility occurs during the development and regeneration of axolotl limbs, suggesting mechanical changes linked to regeneration stages undetectable by fluorescence microscopy.
January 2025 in “Bioengineering” This study evaluated the long-term effects of combining autologous platelet-rich stroma injection with transanal advancement flap repair for cryptoglandular transsphincteric fistulas and found that it resulted in primary clinical closure and radiological healing in a high percentage of patients, with low recurrence rates.
15 citations
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January 2017 in “Polymers” This review discusses how engineering cell surfaces with polyelectrolytes can address challenges in cell therapy and related biomedical fields and reports no new research findings.
January 1999 in “Universitas Philosophica” This study found that cornifin-alpha/SPRR1 expression in mouse skin increases significantly in response to phorbol ester treatment and in papillomas and squamous cell carcinomas, particularly in differentiated areas.
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May 2019 in “Small ruminant research” This study identified polymorphisms in HGT-KRTAP7-1 and KRTAP8-1 genes in Argentine llamas that may impact fiber characteristics by altering amino acid residues critical for keratin-associated protein properties.