5 citations
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March 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This commentary discusses a study reporting that platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment led to increased hair growth in androgenetic alopecia patients, while critiquing its conclusion on the ineffectiveness of microneedling.
4 citations
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January 2016 in “JAMA Dermatology” This article discusses potential benefits of increasing active range of motion in the care of venous leg ulcers but reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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March 2015 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This study presented a case where eyebrow hair follicles transplanted in a patient undergoing radiotherapy survived, resulting in a satisfactory and symmetrical appearance.
July 2025 in “Highlights in Science Engineering and Technology” In this study, researchers found that nanomaterials designed for plastic surgery applications show promising results, including a 95% dynamic wrinkle filling rate and enhanced hair density by 41%; however, challenges like potential long-term safety issues and high production costs must be addressed.
January 2023 in “Book of Abstracts” COVID-19 can cause different types of hair loss, with telogen effluvium being the most common.
January 2016 in “Journal of Materials Chemistry B” Advancements in biomaterials and nanotechnology are improving medical applications like hair growth, bone regeneration, and cancer treatment.
December 2002 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” This review covers preoperative considerations and surgical techniques for scalp reduction in hair restoration, noting its potential to provide natural, dense coverage for large vertex defects unachievable by traditional grafting.
October 2021 in “Austin journal of biomedical engineering” In this study, researchers modified an acellular scaffold with different concentrations of eggshell membrane protein, finding that a 5% concentration effectively enhanced tissue regeneration in mice with excisional wounds, achieving complete healing within 14 days without causing immunogenicity or inflammation.
7 citations
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November 2018 in “Plastic Surgery” In this retrospective study, researchers reported that using the Mitek Microfix QuickAnchor for endoscopic brow lifts provides durable fixation without implant palpability or alopecia, with a mean operative time of 100 minutes, showing feasibility even with resident surgeon involvement.
22 citations
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November 2022 in “Materials & Design” This study found that using a combination of Alginate-TEMPO-oxidized cellulose nanofiber-α-tocopherol membranes and Pluronic-α-tocopherol hydrogels facilitated better wound healing in diabetic rats through enhanced angiogenesis and no observable toxicity compared to using each treatment individually.
13 citations
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August 2022 in “Nanomaterials” This study reported that a novel trilayer electrospinning wound dressing can improve the wound microenvironment and accelerate repair in abdominal wall defects by facilitating directional biofluid transport and reducing inflammation.
June 2024 in “Advanced functional materials” This study introduced a novel wound dressing combining liquid metal composite with electrical stimulation, which accelerated wound healing and promoted hair follicle regeneration in nine days, effectively reducing scarring compared to untreated wounds.
9 citations
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September 2017 in “Nanoscale Research Letters” This study found that combining TIMP-1 with graphene oxide promoted skin tissue regeneration in rats and provided sustained release of TIMP-1 over 40 days.
12 citations
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February 2017 in “Graefe s Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” This study compared open and closed surgical techniques for severe congenital ptosis using Gore-Tex slings and found that the closed approach offered better functional outcomes, while the open method provided superior cosmetic results.
101 citations
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July 2021 in “Nature Communications” This study reported that 4D-printed, aliphatic polycarbonate-based scaffolds supported adipose tissue engineering by allowing adipocyte infiltration and neovascularization in vivo, indicating potential for effective adipose tissue repair.
6 citations
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August 2024 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This study reviewed the use of 3D printing and bioprinting for tympanic membrane repair, comparing them with traditional materials and noting their clinical significance, while highlighting the need for further analysis of bio-ink selection strategies involving biopolymers, cells, and drugs.
February 2015 in “Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B: Applied Biomaterials” This study suggests that 4-META resin may be more effective than cyanoacrylate for promoting wound healing in rats, as the wounds were covered by epithelial tissue faster with 4-META resin.
5 citations
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March 2025 in “Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” 1 citations
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September 2025 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” This study found that an acellular dermal matrix derived from tilapia skin significantly accelerated wound healing and improved tissue regeneration quality in mouse and pig models compared to a commercial porcine-derived matrix, suggesting its potential as a safe, cost-effective bioscaffold for skin repair.
1 citations
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April 2025 in “Materials Today Communications” In this study, researchers developed a composite electrospun dressing with fiber gradient changes that mimics skin's natural structure, demonstrating enhanced wound healing, collagen deposition, and reduced fibrosis and scarring in both in vitro and in vivo experiments.
295 citations
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March 2016 in “Life Sciences” This review discusses the links between particulate matter exposure and skin diseases, highlighting oxidative stress and inflammation as key mechanisms; it reports no new clinical results.
291 citations
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January 2014 in “The Scientific World Journal” Lichen Planus is a less common condition affecting skin and mucous membranes, with various types and associated risk factors, challenging to diagnose, significantly impacts life quality, and may have a risk of cancerous changes in oral lesions.
275 citations
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March 1999 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This review elaborates on the skin side effects of chemotherapy and emphasizes identifying and managing both common and life-threatening skin reactions, without presenting new clinical findings.
260 citations
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January 2019 in “Pharmaceutics” This study highlights that niosomes, or non-ionic surfactant based vesicles, offer an advantageous drug delivery system due to their stability, cost-effectiveness, and ability to enhance drug bioavailability and targeting efficiency for various therapeutic agents.
233 citations
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February 2018 in “Polymers” This review examines the roles and benefits of chitosan in cosmetics and oral hygiene, highlighting its potential in the cosmeceutical market, but it reports no new results.
211 citations
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June 2012 This review discusses recent advances in skin penetration mechanisms, specifically focusing on the enhanced understanding of the follicular pathway and its implications for transdermal therapies, immune system targeting, and nanoparticle safety.
211 citations
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February 2009 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” This review summarizes recent advancements in follicular targeting for drug delivery via hair follicles and calls for pilot studies in humans to explore potential clinical applications.
182 citations
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November 2017 in “Molecular Aspects of Medicine” This review discusses various therapeutic strategies targeting platelet-derived growth factor signaling in diseases like cancer and atherosclerosis, and evaluates existing treatments without presenting new clinical data.
182 citations
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December 2007 in “BJCP. British journal of clinical pharmacology/British journal of clinical pharmacology” This study demonstrated that hair follicles significantly expedite the absorption of caffeine through the skin compared to interfollicular pathways.
165 citations
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January 2014 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” This review discusses the various dermatological applications of zinc, including its use in treating infections, inflammatory dermatoses, pigmentary disorders, and neoplasias, and reports no new clinical findings.