October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” New punch designs for hair transplants have expanded options for surgeons.
November 2025 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” Proper tools and strict hygiene are crucial to prevent infections in hair transplants.
11 citations
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August 2009 in “Dermatologic Surgery” A man developed a rare scalp disorder, Folliculitis Decalvans, 20 years after hair restoration surgery, and it required long-term antibiotic treatment.
30 citations
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January 2013 in “Obesity Surgery” Bariatric surgery affects skin health, causing both direct complications and changes in existing skin conditions, often related to nutritional deficiencies.
22 citations
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October 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” Hair restoration surgery can lead to swelling, infections, scarring, numbness, hiccups, and poor hair growth.
12 citations
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March 2018 in “Bioengineering” The document concludes that products like PRP and PRF show promise for tissue healing, but evidence of their effectiveness is inconsistent.
11 citations
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January 2018 in “Annals of Dermatology” Some people experienced temporary hair loss after hair transplant surgery but recovered fully within 10 months.
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride improved hidradenitis suppurativa in kids without side effects.
4 citations
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October 2008 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A toddler's chronic finger ulcer was successfully treated after removing a hair causing hair-thread tourniquet syndrome.
2 citations
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June 1989 in “Archives of Dermatology” A black pore on a man's cheek was a hair follicle tumor and was removed.
1 citations
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February 2022 in “Online journal of biological sciences” The document does not determine if adults with aphallia are fertile.
271 citations
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May 2019 in “Cells” The secretome from mesenchymal stem cells is a promising treatment that may repair tissue and avoid side effects of stem cell transplantation.
138 citations
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November 2015 in “Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics” Protoporphyrin IX is useful in cancer treatment but can cause health problems if not properly regulated.
97 citations
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May 2008 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Different soft tissue fillers can cause various skin reactions; biodegradable fillers are safer and non-biodegradable ones like silicone can lead to long-term problems.
76 citations
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January 2017 in “World Journal of Stem Cells” Fat tissue cells are a promising option for healing various diseases, but more research is needed to ensure they are safe and effective.
50 citations
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May 1999 in “Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery” Microsurgical reconstruction effectively covers complex scalp defects but doesn't improve survival for cancer-related cases.
43 citations
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September 2006 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” A hair wrapped tightly around an infant's toe caused severe damage, requiring early removal and possibly surgery to prevent worse outcomes like amputation.
37 citations
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September 2014 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Combining microsurgery with craniofacial reconstruction improves aesthetic results and reduces harm to the area where tissue is taken from.
25 citations
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March 2008 in “Surgical Neurology” New techniques for treating scalp blood vessel malformations are effective and can have good cosmetic results.
22 citations
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June 2007 in “Radiologia Medica” Testicular microlithiasis may increase the risk of testicular cancer and patients with it should be closely monitored.
19 citations
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February 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” The article concludes that microvascular free flaps, especially the latissimus dorsi flap, are recommended for large scalp reconstructions, and hair transplantation offers high survival rates and excellent aesthetic results.
18 citations
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March 2018 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” The superficial temporal artery flap is a reliable method for reconstructing complex facial defects with minimal complications.
18 citations
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September 2017 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Obesity is linked to various skin disorders, which can help with early diagnosis and prevention of long-term health issues.
14 citations
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December 2013 in “Molecules” Two compounds from Asiasarum heterotropoides roots show potential as lung cancer treatments without harming normal cells.
12 citations
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July 1979 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A patient with zinc depletion improved after zinc supplementation during parenteral nutrition.
11 citations
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June 2018 in “Sexual medicine reviews” Stromal Vascular Fraction might help with male sexual dysfunction, but more research is needed to confirm its safety and effectiveness.
10 citations
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February 2019 in “The New England Journal of Medicine” Removing lymph nodes does not improve survival for advanced ovarian cancer and may cause more complications.
8 citations
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October 2021 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery/Indian journal of plastic surgery” Hair transplants are mostly safe but can have minor complications.
6 citations
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September 2010 in “Current Urology Reports” New treatments for long-lasting erections improve outcomes but must be timely to avoid lasting damage.
4 citations
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October 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Bardet-Biedl syndrome may include under-recognized skin problems related to its metabolic disturbances.