10 citations,
April 2016 in “Research and reports in transdermal drug delivery” Transfollicular drug delivery is promising but needs more research to improve and understand it better.
10 citations,
January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” Trichoscopy effectively diagnoses early female hair loss, but may need scalp biopsy for confirmation.
6 citations,
December 2015 in “International journal of nanomedicine” Using sonophoresis can make it harder for certain drug-loaded liposomes to get through the skin.
4 citations,
May 2021 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Light therapy reduces scalp inflammation, boosts hair regrowth with Minoxidil 2%.
4 citations,
October 2012 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Dermoscopy greatly improves melanoma diagnosis and reduces unneeded surgeries.
2 citations,
June 2019 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Medical tattooing improves appearance and quality of life, but has potential risks.
Proretinal nanoparticles are a safe and effective way to deliver retinal to the skin.
May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Trichoscopy and trichogram are useful for diagnosing hair and scalp conditions.
34 citations,
April 2009 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” Some treatments work for common baldness, but there's less evidence for other hair loss types, and more research is needed.
30 citations,
April 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” The article concludes that developing in vitro models for human hair structures is important for research and reducing animal testing, but there are challenges like obtaining suitable samples and the models' limitations.
23 citations,
October 2018 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” Consider benefits and risks of new alopecia treatments for safety.
17 citations,
May 2016 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Reflectance confocal microscopy can help tell apart scarring from non-scarring hair loss.
12 citations,
February 2013 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” The document concludes that choosing the right biopsy site is crucial for accurate alopecia diagnosis, and combining methods can improve results.
4 citations,
July 2020 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Minoxidil injections can speed up hair regrowth in non-severe patchy hair loss, but combining it with steroids doesn't improve results.
OCT can effectively screen and diagnose various medical conditions non-invasively.
152 citations,
December 2007 in “Gender Medicine” Male and female skin differ due to hormones, affecting conditions like hair loss, acne, and skin cancer, and suggesting a need for gender-specific treatments.
September 2024 in “Archiv Euromedica” Trichoscopy is a quick, accurate, and non-invasive method to diagnose and treat non-scarring hair loss.
74 citations,
July 2008 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” Trichoscopy is a quick and easy way to diagnose most genetic hair problems without invasive methods.
July 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Fractional laser therapy is a promising, effective, and minimally invasive treatment for hair loss.
38 citations,
May 2015 in “Journal of controlled release” IMSG nanoparticles improve vaccine delivery and immune response through hair follicles.
27 citations,
July 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Lasers have become precise tools in skin treatment and diagnosis, with ongoing advancements improving their effectiveness.
4 citations,
March 2013 in “InTech eBooks” Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy (CLSM) is a useful tool for studying how drugs interact with skin and diagnosing skin disorders, despite some limitations.
1 citations,
September 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Early detection and treatment of folliculitis keloidalis can prevent disease progression.
June 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Heat stress changes goats' skin and hair at the microscopic level and affects their genes and skin bacteria.
September 2023 in “Chinese Medical Journal” Robotic surgical systems are being used more in plastic and reconstructive surgery due to their precision and control, improving patient outcomes and satisfaction, despite challenges like high costs.
October 2021 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” There have been major advances in diagnosing and treating hair loss over the last 30 years, with new drugs and improved hair transplant techniques.
26 citations,
January 2007 in “Organogenesis” Bioengineering can potentially treat hair loss by regenerating hair follicles and cloning hair, but the process is complex and needs more research.
4 citations,
November 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international” Only about 14% of hair follicles can be safely removed in hair transplants without affecting the surrounding area.
2 citations,
May 2023 in “Experimental dermatology” New imaging techniques can assess and track changes in mouse acne without harm, aiding treatment choices.
January 2014 in “Cosmoderma” The document concludes that personalized treatment plans for hair loss in Asian men are necessary and more research is needed to develop effective guidelines.