December 2025 in “Journal of Drug Discovery and Therapeutics” This review discusses spanlastics, advanced elastic vesicles used in drug delivery to enhance bioavailability of poorly soluble drugs, offering improved stability and targeted delivery compared to traditional systems like liposomes and nanoparticles, thus reducing side effects and enhancing therapeutic outcomes.
17 citations
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November 2024 in “Talanta” A new method was developed to detect pesticide residues on apples without damage.
1 citations
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August 2021 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study reviewed 31 men with androgenetic alopecia who underwent hair transplantation using a robotic recipient site creation device, finding it to be as fast and consistent as manual methods and demonstrating high safety and patient satisfaction.
This study reported that dandelion herb-derived carbon dots significantly enhanced wound healing in mice with Staphylococcus aureus infections, outperforming a commercial wound healing spray through their antibacterial and dual ROS-modulating capabilities.
6 citations
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December 2002 in “International journal of cosmetic surgery and aesthetic dermatology” This article discusses the delta lift procedure, which reportedly achieves a more youthful look with fewer complications than conventional face lifts by using limited skin excision and tightening techniques.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, the novel isoprenylcysteine analog SIG-1451 was shown to inhibit pro-inflammatory cytokine release in various cell-based assays relevant to allergic dermatitis, acting on targets such as IL-4 and IL-6 with potential anti-inflammatory benefits.
June 2026 in “Value in Health”
26 citations
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March 2014 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” This study confirmed that the novel solid lipid microparticle formulation of adapalene demonstrated follicular penetration potential and targeted particle erosion in sebum in in vitro tests.
January 2025 in “Dialnet (Universidad de la Rioja)” In this multicenter study, adipose-derived stem cell-enriched fat grafting achieved higher satisfaction and better clinical outcomes compared to platelet-rich plasma and hyaluronic acid filler in aesthetic interventions.
38 citations
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March 2015 in “Journal of controlled release” This study found that transfollicular delivery using surfactant-based nanoparticles significantly enhanced antigen stability and immune response compared to other delivery methods, especially when combined with an adjuvant.
January 2013 in “Transactions of the Materials Research Society of Japan” In this study, carboxymethylalanyl disulfide keratin was shown to effectively prevent hair damage during repeated bleaching and permanent waving treatments.
13 citations
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September 2011 in “Archives of dermatology” This case report describes a 3-year-old male with X-linked ichthyosis and associated neurologic abnormalities, identifying an unusual cortical development malformation and suggesting that abnormal hair banding may assist diagnosis.
30 citations
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September 2009 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This review outlines how dermoscopy enhances diagnostic accuracy by up to 30% compared to unaided visual inspection and explores its potential as a research tool without presenting new research findings.
January 2026 in “JPRAS Open” In this pilot study, PDLLA scalp microinjections showed improvement in physician-rated Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale scores over 12-24 weeks for 90% of patients with non-scarring alopecia, with no serious adverse events reported, although findings remain preliminary due to methodological limitations.
3 citations
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June 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This article describes newly designed tools that reportedly ease and enhance hair transplantation surgery by improving precision, reducing graft trauma, and monitoring essential conditions.
This report details a refined hair transplantation method called direct no-shave follicular unit excision (DNS FUE), which avoids donor-site shaving and minimizes follicular trauma while yielding high patient satisfaction.
This study found that in sleep-deprived rats, increased 5α-reductase expression and activity in the prefrontal cortex contributed to psychosis- and mania-like symptoms, which finasteride ameliorated in a dose-dependent manner.
46 citations
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January 2020 in “Theranostics” This study demonstrated that OSA hydrogels enhanced the stability and retention of dermal papilla-derived extracellular vesicles, which significantly improved hair regeneration in both cultured human hair and a mouse depilation model.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study detailed the implementation of an autonomous AI device in an NHS skin cancer pathway, showing that it achieved a sensitivity of 97.3% for diagnosing skin cancers and exceeded sensitivity targets compared to specialists with a negative predictive value over 99.7%.
September 2024 in “The Neurohospitalist” Careful management of chronic hyponatremia is crucial to prevent severe neurological issues.
September 2023 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” In this study, the researchers found that a 28-day topical treatment with a postbiotic ferment complex notably altered the scalp microbiome in women with sensitive scalps, increasing certain bacterial species and decreasing others, while also reportedly alleviating symptoms of sensitive skin syndrome in all participants.
316 citations
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June 2017 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This review covers the potential of SVF and ADSC therapies in regenerative medicine and highlights the challenges of regulation and efficacy, without reporting new clinical results.
25 citations
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May 2003 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents” This review examines patents and publications on steroid sulfatase inhibitors since 1999 and reports no new clinical results, highlighting their potential for treating estrogen- and androgen-driven conditions.
December 2022 in “한국 미생물 생명공학회지” TS-SCLF from fermented Schisandra chinensis may promote hair growth and improve hair quality.
14 citations
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October 1994 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” This study found that tensed Silastic-Dacron strips completely prevented stretch-back and sometimes compressed the remaining bald area after alopecia-reducing procedures, whereas retention sutures provided only partial prevention.
April 2026 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical and BioTech Industry” This review highlights recent advances in personalized transdermal drug delivery systems, noting their potential for improved treatment efficacy and safety, but identifies significant challenges in clinical translation.
1 citations
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March 2001 in “JOURNAL OF THE KYORIN MEDICAL SOCIETY” In this study, a collagen sponge with isogenic fibroblasts did not enhance skin graft survival or wound healing in rats, but it did promote re-epithelization, potentially inducing epithelial inclusion cysts.
This study found that theabrownin-selenium nanoparticles (TB-Se NPs) effectively target Malassezia-induced dermatitis through a dual antifungal and immunomodulatory mechanism, suppressing fungal overgrowth, reducing inflammation, and enhancing immune memory to prevent recurrence in a dermatitis model.
54 citations
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November 2014 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that combining low-fluence Q-switched Nd: YAG laser and intense pulsed light led to faster and more effective melasma treatment compared to using the laser alone, though recurrence still occurred.
15 citations
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August 2011 in “Lasers in medical science” This study reported that a single treatment with a short-pulsed 755-nm alexandrite laser effectively treated trichostasis spinulosa in patients with skin types II to V, providing rapid results with minimal pain and no recurrence during a 3-month follow-up.