Plucked hair follicles grow faster than conventional ones, making them a potentially better option for hair transplants.
14 citations,
June 2020 in “BMC genomics” The study identified key genes that regulate the growth cycle of cashmere in goats, which could help improve breeding strategies.
6 citations,
March 2021 in “Frontiers in surgery” A woman's symptoms of increased body hair and testosterone were caused by a rare adrenal tumor, which was removed successfully.
90 citations,
April 2013 in “Dermatology online journal” Different treatments for Hidradenitis suppurativa range from antibiotics and hormonal therapies to surgery, depending on severity.
9 citations,
January 2017 in “International Journal of Trichology” The study suggests that mast cells might be involved in the hair loss condition telogen effluvium and could be a target for treatment.
8 citations,
June 2022 in “Cosmetics” Coffee berry extract may help slow skin aging and prevent hair loss.
September 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Permanent makeup can cause delayed allergic reactions, but they can be managed with proper treatment.
October 2023 in “Cancers” Skin cancer in sun-exposed areas is more likely to come back.
December 2019 in “Medicina estética” Dermoscopy is underused in aesthetic medicine, but it increases diagnostic confidence, and professionals need more training.
December 2019 in “Medicina estética” Dermoscopy is underused in aesthetic medicine, but it increases diagnosis confidence; more training is needed.
328 citations,
November 2020 in “Nature Materials” Hydrogel scaffolds can help wounds heal better and grow hair.
89 citations,
March 2001 in “Endocrine practice” The guidelines help doctors diagnose and treat hormone-related disorders in women.
22 citations,
August 2021 in “Frontiers in medicine” Immune cells in Hidradenitis suppurativa become more inflammatory and may be important for treatment targets.
13 citations,
April 2021 in “Value in Health” There is a significant need for better-validated quality of life tools in dermatology.
12 citations,
February 2018 in “Scientific Reports” Using a drug to activate bone marrow stem cells can help the liver regenerate and function better after major surgery in rats.
10 citations,
May 2020 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” MicroRNAs are important for hair growth regulation, with Dicer being crucial and Tarbp2 less significant.
9 citations,
October 2017 in “Translational pediatrics” Pediatric endocrinologists should provide early fertility counseling and preservation options to young patients at risk of infertility.
7 citations,
June 2020 in “npj regenerative medicine” GDNF helps grow hair and heal skin wounds by acting on hair stem cells.
5 citations,
January 2016 in “Indian dermatology online journal” A 25-year-old man with multiple skin tumors was successfully treated with acitretin and methotrexate.
2 citations,
July 2023 in “Obstetrics & Gynecology” Imiquimod may be a better non-surgical treatment for cervical pre-cancer, but its effectiveness for vaginal pre-cancer is unclear, and it has some side effects.
July 2023 in “International Journal of Endocrinology” Centratherum anthelminticum seed extract effectively treats Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in rats.
January 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” Both surgical hairline advancement and follicular unit transplantation effectively lower the female hairline, but they differ in speed, scarring, and naturalness of results.
18 citations,
April 2022 in “Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology” Gelatin microspheres with stem cells speed up healing in diabetic wounds.
October 2024 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open” Tissue expansion is a safe and effective method for scalp hair restoration with high success and patient satisfaction.
2 citations,
August 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Chemotherapy improved a girl's painful foot condition linked to pachyonychia congenita.
1 citations,
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Triple horizontal scalp biopsies are 98% accurate in diagnosing hair loss, better than single biopsies.
5 citations,
September 2018 in “Acta histochemica” The mTOR pathway proteins are altered in the hair follicles of patients with Lichen Planopilaris and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.
36 citations,
September 2009 in “Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine” New treatments targeting skin stem cells show promise for skin repair, anti-aging, and cancer therapy.
13 citations,
January 2013 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Experienced hair transplant surgeons suggest a limited number of hair follicles can be used for transplants, and recommend conservative methods to avoid scarring and depletion.
March 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The Miniflap Hair Restoration method effectively restores hair and reduces baldness, but may cause some hair loss and increased baldness in the crown, with the Juri flap method suggested as a quicker, less risky alternative.