November 2023 in “Neurosurgical Review” The incision along the superior temporal line is safe and looks good for bald male patients.
January 2025 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Potential therapeutic targets for scarring hair loss are identified.
50 citations
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February 2004 in “Genomics” A gene mutation causes lanceolate hair in rats by disrupting hair shaft integrity.
1 citations
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April 2018 in “Our Dermatology Online” Trichoscopy can detect early signs of steroid overuse on the scalp, suggesting a need for non-steroidal treatments.
14 citations
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June 2005 in “PubMed” A rare ear cyst contained hair fragments.
67 citations
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September 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The document concludes that good cosmetic outcomes in hair transplantation depend on the surgeon's artistic skill and careful planning.
11 citations
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January 2012 in “PubMed” Bimatoprost can help grow eyebrow hair.
June 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Title change to "Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA)"; common in African American women; hair-grooming methods may contribute; no effective therapy found; trials needed.
25 citations
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August 2020 in “Experimental eye research/Experimental Eye Research” Different types of cells in the eye express specific keratins at various stages of development.
35 citations
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November 2010 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Dilated follicular infundibula and increased catagen/telogen follicles are key indicators for diagnosing alopecia areata.
4 citations
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January 2009 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” Surgery for scar-related hair loss on the scalp and eyebrow was successful in 75% of patients.
2 citations
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July 2024 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Adults with alopecia areata often have empty follicular openings, while children show more honeycomb pigment patterns.
October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” Improving donor scar appearance in hair transplants involves careful technique and addressing factors like tension, scalp elasticity, and patient habits.
44 citations
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September 2016 in “American Journal Of Pathology” Neural crest-derived progenitor cells in the cornea could help treat corneal issues without transplants.
16 citations
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April 2017 in “ACM Transactions on Graphics” Light scatters differently from elliptical hair fibers than from circular ones, and a new model better predicts this behavior, especially for shiny highlights.
1 citations
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April 2024 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open” Blunt cannula lip fillers are safe, effective, and comfortable, with no bruising.
7 citations
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September 2017 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Occipital donor sites for skin grafts heal faster, hurt less, look better, and have fewer complications than femoral sites.
January 2009 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” Surgical methods for hair loss due to scarring should be chosen based on the size, location, and shape of the area, with most patients seeing good results.
1 citations
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January 2026 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Vermeer likely omitted eyebrows for style, not due to hair loss.
June 2026 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Eyebrow transplants can improve looks and confidence but may have risks like scarring and uneven growth.
25 citations
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September 2014 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Hair transplants can effectively treat hair loss from CCCA in African American women if there's no inflammation.
42 citations
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September 2000 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Some children are born with unusually short, fine hair because their hair growth phase is short, but this often gets better by itself during puberty.
33 citations
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December 2013 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” A fungal infection can look like a different scalp condition in teens, leading to wrong treatment until proper tests are done.
1 citations
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June 2001 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” The Anchor Flap is an effective, quick treatment for severe baldness but requires skilled surgeons and careful patient selection.
12 citations
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June 2012 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Hair transplantation effectively treated a woman's patchy hair loss when other treatments failed.
1 citations
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July 2012 in “ACM transactions on graphics” The new algorithm accurately captures both facial hair and skin in 3D using a camera-based system.
4 citations
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February 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Dermatoscopy can quickly help distinguish between alopecia areata and tinea capitis in children.
143 citations
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October 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Comma hairs are a specific sign of tinea capitis when viewed with videodermatoscopy.
Brow lifts raise and smooth the forehead and can lower the hairline.
12 citations
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January 1978 in “The Laryngoscope” Using a scalp flap for hair transplantation gives denser, faster results than older methods, but it's complex and needs careful planning.