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August 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, topical nitroglycerine spray successfully prevented impending necrosis in 94% of hair transplant cases showing signs of vascular distress.
August 2020 in “Revista de chimie” This article discusses the potential therapeutic applications of topical nitroglycerin formulations in various medical conditions, but it reports no new clinical results.
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March 2011 in “Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” Some chemicals absorbed through the skin can cause serious health problems.
This review examines the physiology of skin flap necrosis and various substances studied to improve flap viability, noting that promising results are mostly from animal studies, with nitroglycerin already tested in humans.
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May 1994 in “The Journal of Urology” This study found that topical application of 2% minoxidil solution was not effective in improving erectile dysfunction in the majority of participants.