13 citations
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March 2024 in “Cell Transplantation” This review highlights the need for improved methods in cosmetic safety assessment, emphasizing the potential of engineered skin tissue for more effective detection and toxicological evaluation of cosmetic products, compared to traditional methods.
3 citations
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April 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Nanocrystals improve alopecia areata treatment by better targeting hair follicles.
This study found that new methods for isolating human dermal papilla cells were more efficient than traditional methods, maintaining higher levels of specific markers and improving the cells' research potential.
5 citations
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January 2019 in “Methods in molecular biology” In this study, researchers showed that multiphoton microscopy with fluorescent protein tagging enables single-cell imaging and tracking in live transgenic mice, offering new insights into cell dynamics in stem cell research compared to traditional histological methods.
4 citations
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November 2015 in “Hanbang an'i'bi'in'hu pibu'gwa haghoeji” This review analyzes recent research trends on alopecia and reports no new results, highlighting findings in Western medicine and TCM related to combination therapies, patients' characteristics, and treatment approaches.
2 citations
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November 2022 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study systematically documented the ethnobotanical and ethnomedicinal knowledge from traditional healers in Addis Ababa, identifying 81 medicinal plants, including the endangered Echinops kebericho, used primarily for treating skin and general diseases.
1 citations
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January 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The SAFE System may reduce hair transplant transection rates but has been critiqued for not being as minimally invasive as claimed.
July 2025 in “Bioactive Materials” This review summarizes advancements in biomedical engineering for hair follicle regeneration, highlighting strategies like cell transplantation and tissue engineering to reconstruct hair follicles, and discusses both their technical limitations and potential future innovations in regenerative medicine.
June 2025 in “International Journal of Computational Intelligence Systems” This study introduces a novel computational model using fuzzy logic and multi-criteria decision-making techniques to create a triage system for androgenetic alopecia management, stratifying patients into seven severity levels and aiding in resource allocation and treatment planning.
April 2025 in “International Ayurvedic Medical Journal” This case study on a 24-year-old male with Indraluptha (patchy hair loss) found that two cupping sessions followed by the application of Gunjapahala Lepa promoted new hair follicle growth and reduced lesion areas.
January 2025 in “Traditional Chinese Medicine” Combining Traditional Chinese Medicine with Western treatments improves hair loss treatment.
October 2024 in “International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharma Research” This article reviews various cultivation techniques for Amla (Phyllanthus Emblica), emphasizing the need for sustainable practices to meet its growing demand due to its rich nutrient profile and extensive use in traditional medicine and pharmaceutical products.
January 2014 in “Plastic Surgery” In this study, the authors describe a new technique using the Ventralex hernia patch for simultaneous umbilical hernia repair during abdominoplasty, observing its application in 11 female patients.
March 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” In this study, miniflap scalp reconstruction with a staged scalp-lifting procedure showed excellent flap viability, acceptable scarring, and customizable hair direction, offering a preferred option for hair relocation in selected cases.
January 1996 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” This letter to the editor by Walter P. Unger discusses topics related to hair transplantation and reports no new research findings.
In this study, adding plum blossom needle tapping to finasteride treatment significantly improved the clinical efficacy and symptom scores for male patients with androgenic alopecia compared to finasteride alone.
January 2013 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” Hair restoration surgery is improving, with less painful techniques like FUE and robotic systems, but they can be costly and require training.
4 citations
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January 2018 in “Research journal of pharmacy and technology” This study found that Wera leaf extract, particularly its n-hexane fraction, significantly stimulated hair growth, suggesting its potential as an antialopecia treatment.
31 citations
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June 2022 in “Scientific Reports” This study presents a method using polarization-sensitive optical coherence tomography to accurately assess the depth of burn wound damage in the dermal collagen matrix, potentially improving diagnosis beyond traditional visual methods.
June 2026 in “arXiv (Cornell University)” This study proposes a new test for genome-wide association studies that incorporates Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium into SNP analysis, demonstrating improved power and interpretability over traditional methods, as evidenced by simulations and an alopecia study dataset.
December 2024 in “Macromolecular Bioscience” This study reports that a novel UV-based crosslinking process for collagen sponges significantly decreases crosslinking time compared to traditional methods, and supports effective cell proliferation and wound regeneration in a mouse model, without causing abnormal angiogenic or immune responses.
This dissertation describes using skull bone for upper jaw reconstruction, leading to less pain and the possibility of immediate implant placement compared to traditional methods.
This study introduces a novel pro-drug formulation of all-trans retinoic acid that reduces skin inflammation and achieves sustained drug release over several days compared to traditional methods.
January 2005 in “Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology” This study found that hair autotransplantation, with techniques such as keeping fat around hair follicles and sheath-insert transplantation, can result in a natural appearance and 33% higher density compared to traditional methods.
12 citations
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December 2021 in “Aging” This study demonstrated that a new non-invasive method for collecting and analyzing mouse hair follicles could replace traditional biopsy methods, providing advantages for translational research and routine applications.
2 citations
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December 2016 in “Springer eBooks” This review highlights the importance of dermatologists understanding cultural hair practices among immigrant populations, acknowledging that some practices may contribute to hair and scalp disorders, and reports no new results.
December 2023 in “Sains Malaysiana” In this study, researchers used in silico mutagenesis to identify key calcium-binding sites influencing the stability of Rand protease from Bacillus subtilis, potentially enhancing its application in industries like leather dehairing by improving stability and eliminating the need for additional metal ions during the process.
43 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” This article reviews innovations in hair cosmetics, focusing on esthetic procedures and products in the Indian market, and reports no new experimental findings.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study reviews the traditional and emerging medicinal uses of Clitoria ternatea Linn., highlighting its extensive chemical composition and potential health benefits, but notes the lack of human trial evidence and the need for better testing methods to ensure consistent quality and efficacy.
October 2025 in “Transplantation” This study found that finasteride delivered through dissolving microneedles enhanced skin drug permeation compared to films, suggesting potential for improved androgenetic alopecia treatment with fewer side effects.