February 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that intradermal polynucleotide injections were linked to improvements in the appearance around the eyes and increased patient satisfaction, with minimal adverse effects, suggesting potential for further research to validate efficacy and optimize treatment protocols.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” This study from the State Institute of Otolaryngology in Kiev reports that a comprehensive and targeted approach to treat sensorineural hearing loss caused by combat acoustic trauma was effective in 89.7% of cases.
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October 2010 in “Springer eBooks” Using cheek skin and cartilage grafts for nose reconstruction after skin cancer surgery can maintain shape and function but may require multiple surgeries and hair removal in men.
January 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study found that mesotherapy with placenta polypeptide injection significantly reduced skin inflammation and improved aesthetic outcomes in adults with moderate-to-severe sensitive skin, without increasing adverse events compared to controls.
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June 2016 in “Journal of neurological surgery” This study suggests that leukocyte-platelet-rich fibrin membranes may aid postoperative healing in endoscopic skull base surgery, with some patients showing reduced crusting and low rates of cerebrospinal fluid leaks.
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January 2023 in “Redox Report” This study found that estradiol significantly reduces cisplatin-induced cochlear hair cell death in mice, likely by activating Nrf2 and phase II detoxification enzymes.
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April 2000 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The document suggests fixing bad hair transplants by removing large hair plugs and replacing them with smaller ones, considering the natural progression of hair loss, and emphasizing the need for ethical judgment in hair transplantation.
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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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August 2020 in “Polymers” The researchers developed semi-dissolving microneedle patches using TEMPO-oxidized bacterial cellulose nanofibers, which allow effective transdermal drug delivery by forming micro-channels for large drug quantities, overcoming traditional microneedles' low drug loading.
February 2024 in “Curēus” In this study, researchers found that using regional nerve blocks (STN and SON blocks) for anesthesia in platelet-rich plasma treatment for hair regrowth resulted in significantly less pain and better analgesia compared to the more common ring block technique.
October 2023 in “Pathology” In this study, the authors observed that a 48-year-old woman developed a cutaneous pseudolymphoma in the earlobes linked to metallic debris from ear piercing, which histologically mimicked lymphoma but was interpreted as a reactive condition.
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July 2007 in “Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” This report describes a case of granulomatous reaction to injectable poly-L-lactic acid in the periorbital area and suggests surgical excision as an effective treatment for persistent nodules.
April 2023 in “Science of The Total Environment” This study found that plastic factory staff in Sirjan, Iran were exposed to microplastic particles through various body receptors, with hair having the highest particle count and saliva the lowest.
January 2008 in “Journal of Practical Medical Techniques” This study found that microencapsulated dermal papillae cells induced hair follicle regeneration in rat ears, differing from normal follicles in configuration, size, number, and differentiation degree.
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August 2010 in “Developmental neurobiology” This study suggests that Ptprq in the hair bundles may exist as multiple isoforms that are differentially expressed throughout development and affect the organization of stereocilia in the chick inner ear.
October 2025 in “Clinical Case Reports” This case report challenges the traditional view by documenting reversible vision loss following scalp injections of platelet-rich plasma, attributed to an inflammatory or microvascular event, treatable with corticosteroids.
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.
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February 2021 This study observed that using ice pack compression or a vibration anesthesia device reduced pain during inactivated PRP scalp injections in patients with alopecia, suggesting both as inexpensive and accessible pain-relief options.
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June 2003 in “EMBO journal” This study reports that overexpressing the BMP antagonist noggin in mice inhibits eyelid opening by reducing apoptosis and delaying cell differentiation in the eyelid epithelium.
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August 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This paper reviews the use of microneedling alone and in combination with platelet-rich plasma for various skin conditions, but it reports no new clinical findings.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Medical Case Reports and Reviews” This review discusses the potential and current applications of platelet-rich plasma in otolaryngology and reports no new clinical results; the authors note varying evidence for its effectiveness across medical conditions.
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March 1956 in “PubMed” This study discusses a surgical skin planing procedure using new technology and freezing agent that is reported to be a safe, effective treatment for cutaneous defects like pitted acne scars.
April 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” This study found that both microneedle delivery and intradermal injection of platelet-rich plasma were similarly effective for treating androgenetic alopecia, but microneedle delivery caused significantly less pain.
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January 2014 in “Chemical and Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This study found that hair follicle-plugging reduced skin permeation of certain model drugs, with effects varying based on EtOH pretreatment and the drug being evaluated.
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January 2025 in “PubMed” This study compared the effectiveness of different thread types in improving collagen profiles in UVB-exposed aging model rats, finding that PCL threads were more effective than PDO and PLLA in enhancing dermal collagen characteristics.
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April 2012 in “Laser Physics Letters” This study found that a curcumin-labeled particle-associated antiseptic penetrated deeper into hair follicles in porcine skin than particles without antiseptic.
November 2024 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” In this pilot study, cryotherapy using a device that precisely controls cooling duration improved hair regrowth for patchy alopecia areata when applied for 20 seconds with two freeze-thaw cycles, similar to standard triamcinolone acetonide injections, but not when applied for 10 seconds.
May 2015 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” This article introduces a novel, inexpensive hair preparation technique using glove-finger sheaths to secure and protect hair during calvarial surgery, reducing procedure time and hair damage without the need for full scalp shaving.
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April 2013 in “Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy” This study highlights the significance of the hf pathway for the skin permeation of ionized and hydrophilic high molecular compounds, and the usefulness of hf-plugging in evaluating their skin permeability.
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July 2017 in “Journal of American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus” In this study, both the Fox and modified Crawford frontalis sling techniques effectively improved ptosis and cosmetic appearance, with the modified Crawford technique resulting in less lagophthalmos.