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May 2009 in “Hair transplant forum international” Keeping the head elevated for 1.5 days after hair transplant surgery helps prevent facial swelling.
April 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” The approach improves scalp surgery results by tailoring techniques to defect size and location.
A man developed an eye nerve issue after hair surgery due to prolonged upright posture affecting brain fluid balance.
1 citations
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July 2022 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Bullous pyoderma gangrenosum can develop on cesarean scars and may require steroids for treatment.
1 citations
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August 2023 in “International Journal of Surgery Case Reports” Using titanium mesh and thigh tissue is effective for complex scalp reconstruction.
April 2023 in “Authorea (Authorea)” Hair transplantation can improve scars after removing a rare skin cancer.
4 citations
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January 2020 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Keloid scars can form after hair transplant surgery and should be prevented and treated early.
December 2023 in “Curēus” Surgical removal of a scalp keratoacanthoma is effective and prevents recurrence, but hair may not regrow.
1 citations
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January 2021 in “Our Dermatology Online” A scalp infection can look like alopecia areata and get worse if treated incorrectly.
24 citations
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May 1963 in “Archives of Dermatology” Most new moms had their hair grow back within 4-6 months after childbirth, and hair loss is likely due to hormonal changes.
13 citations
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June 2011 in “PubMed” The patient improved significantly after treatment, with only one small scar remaining.
A man had temporary hair loss after a spinal cord injury, with some permanent thinning remaining.
8 citations
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January 2007 in “Mycoses” A man's scalp infection, mistaken for bacterial, was actually a rare fungal infection treated successfully with antifungal medication.
11 citations
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February 2018 in “Medical science monitor” An alternating inflatable head pad reduced pressure ulcers and hair loss in heart surgery patients.
4 citations
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May 2015 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Congenital triangular alopecia can occur outside the typical fronto-temporal region.
45 citations
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November 2005 in “Journal of pediatric health care” Head lice mainly affect children and are treated with special lice-killing products.
1 citations
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January 2025 in “Head & Neck” The snail flap technique is an easy, reliable, and hair-preserving method for scalp reconstruction, especially good for elderly or frail patients.
60 citations
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February 2010 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Metformin combined with lifestyle changes improves insulin resistance and reduces testosterone levels in women with PCOS more than lifestyle changes alone.
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January 1984 in “Anesthesia & Analgesia” Anesthesia and surgery can cause temporary hair loss, but hair usually grows back without treatment.
3 citations
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April 2002 in “The Lancet” Painful hair loss in an elderly woman was caused by giant cell arteritis, not just aging.
September 1997 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Adults can develop late-onset loose anagen syndrome, which may often be misdiagnosed.
September 1997 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Hirsute women with ovarian-sourced hirsutism are more likely to have irregular periods, with higher BMI and altered hormone ratios.
September 1997 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” People with acne have more CD4+ immune cells in their skin than healthy people.
July 2014 in “Journal of Dermatology” Educating patients on phototrichogram increased satisfaction in androgenetic alopecia treatment.
July 2016 in “Indian journal of science and technology” Neonate scalp hair is thinner, lacks a medulla, and has smaller follicles compared to adult hair.
Tinea capitis in adults often leads to misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis due to atypical symptoms, requiring careful examination for proper treatment.
January 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Unsanitary barber practices can spread scalp infections, treatable with oral antifungals.
14 citations
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September 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The document concludes that following specific surgical guidelines can improve scalp surgery results and reduce complications.
26 citations
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January 1990 in “Mycoses” Most tinea capitis cases in Rotterdam were caused by Trichophyton violaceum, mainly affecting Moroccan immigrant children.
July 2000 in “The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal” Tinea faciei should be considered in neonatal vesicular lesions and confirmed with KOH examination and culture.