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June 2024 in “Scientific Reports” This study explored a keratin, sodium alginate, and carboxymethyl chitosan hydrogel modified with tannic acid and found it to have promising wound-healing qualities, including similar elasticity to human skin, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, and effective water retention. These attributes suggest potential applications in biomedical engineering.
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September 1985 in “Contact Dermatitis” Minoxidil can cause skin irritation like eczema and rash in some users.
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May 2013 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” This study suggests that cutaneous adverse reactions to bortezomib and lenalidomide are more frequent than reported, impacting patients' quality of life and may require dermatological consultation for proper management.
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April 2017 in “American Journal of Transplantation” This review examines nonmalignant skin toxicities from immunosuppressive and transplant-related medications, emphasizing the need for effective identification and management by care providers; it presents no new research findings.
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April 2000 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” This article describes a refined technique for improving hair transplant results by recycling oversized plugs into smaller grafts, integrating advanced methods like scalp lifting and occipital harvesting.
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January 2021 in “Smart materials in medicine” This study found that a newly constructed composite hydrogel dressing, made from silk fibroin, chitosan, and halloysite, promoted hair follicle neogenesis, angiogenesis tissue regeneration, and scar reduction.
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November 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study observed that 71% of chronic myeloid leukemia patients treated with second-generation tyrosine kinase inhibitors experienced adverse cutaneous reactions, which were generally less severe than those caused by imatinib.
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November 2024 in “Cutis” PLLA injections can cause hair loss and skin issues.
May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” This review outlines various complications associated with hair transplantation, noting that while most are mild and manageable, serious complications like necrosis can occur if proper care is not taken.
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December 2007 in “Injury Extra” This article presents a case of limb tourniquet syndrome in an elderly patient with memory problems, emphasizing potential regional changes that can cause irreversible damage.
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January 1987 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article reviews the classification of hair shaft abnormalities, outlining their diagnostic features, but does not present new research findings.
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December 2003 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” This study found that combining near-infrared laser phototherapy with indocyanine green application may improve acne vulgaris by reducing active lesions and inflammation without side effects.
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January 2009 in “Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America” This article reviews complications associated with modern hair transplant surgery and discusses their treatment and prevention but reports no new clinical results.
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March 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This article reviews treatment options for male androgenetic alopecia, including minoxidil, 5 alpha reductase inhibitors, and hair transplantation, but reports no new clinical findings.
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November 2020 in “Chemical Engineering Journal” In this study, an injectable hydrogel incorporating antibacterial agents was shown to effectively heal wounds and promote hair follicle and capillary regeneration, offering a promising approach for skin tissue engineering.
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February 1991 in “Archives of dermatology” In this study, researchers found that high-dose tryptophan ingestion before symptom onset may be linked to clinical features resembling eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome in patients with eosinophilic fasciitis.
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January 2001 in “Journal of cutaneous laser therapy” This study found that the long-pulse Nd:YAG laser effectively reduces unwanted facial hair across various skin types, with hair regrowth delayed significantly longer than with self-applied methods.
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September 2020 in “Biopolymers” This study found that bleached hair showed optimal protein structural integrity and tensile strength at pH 5, with significant changes in cross-linking, water content, and diameter at more alkaline or acidic levels.
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September 1998 in “Atlas of the oral and maxillofacial surgery clinics of North America” Hair transplantation and micrografting, used for baldness, involve moving hair follicles from hair-rich to bald areas, requiring careful procedure and post-care for success.
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July 1997 in “Current problems in dermatology” This article reviews 25 years of hair restoration advancements, highlighting the shift towards techniques that emphasize naturalness and undetectability, and reports no new research findings.
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October 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Cancer treatments can cause skin-related side effects that may affect patient quality of life and require changes in treatment.
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January 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study concluded that poliglecaprone 25 sutures may result in less postoperative discomfort and narrower scar formation compared to metal staples in hair transplantation donor site closures.
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May 2023 in “Frontiers in medicine” This review explores how hair dyes and perms can damage hair structure and notes that while some adverse outcomes like skin irritation and allergic reactions have been reported, evidence from human studies remains inconsistent regarding potential risks, including cancer.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” This review article highlights that obesity is a significant risk factor for several inflammatory skin conditions, such as psoriasis and atopic eczema, contributing to increased overall morbidity among those affected.
November 2023 in “Global journal of medical research” This study highlights the importance of understanding the rheological properties of hyaluronic acid fillers, including viscosity, cross-linking, and concentration, to optimize their use in addressing facial aging by maximizing clinical effects.
July 2021 in “Journal of dermatology research and therapy” This article discusses the mechanisms by which Cutibacterium acnes contributes to acne vulgaris and mentions potential triggers like UV light and tobacco, but it reports no new clinical results.
The document recommends a multidisciplinary approach and experience sharing to advance facial feminization surgery as a medical field.
This chapter discusses the role of orthognathic surgeons in facial feminization surgery, focusing on procedures such as forehead reduction and orbital rim contouring, but reports no new clinical results.