66 citations
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June 2018 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” No cure for female pattern hair loss, but various effective treatments exist.
22 citations
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August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” A cosmetic procedure can lower the hairline by up to 10 cm, with high satisfaction but potential for temporary sensation loss and rare risks.
31 citations
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March 2011 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The new hairline classification and correction methods can improve the appearance of Asian women with wide or M-shaped foreheads.
29 citations
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September 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Hair disorders are caused by a complex mix of biology, genetics, hormones, and environmental factors, affecting hair growth and leading to conditions like alopecia.
26 citations
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December 2015 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” New method measures female hair loss: Female Pattern Hair Loss Severity Index (FPHL-SI).
14 citations
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March 2019 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Hair transplantation can help transgender patients affirm their gender identity.
14 citations
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November 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Hair transplant complications can be avoided with proper training and understanding.
10 citations
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December 1997 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Hair restoration surgery has improved with better techniques for natural looks and managing patient expectations, but it remains labor-intensive and requires careful consideration of potential complications.
9 citations
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August 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hormonal imbalances may play a role in frontal fibrosing alopecia, and antiandrogenic drugs combined with steroids are currently the most effective treatment.
9 citations
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April 2000 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The document concludes that appearance can be significantly improved after one hair restoration correction procedure, but often multiple operations are needed for the best results.
5 citations
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July 1999 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Unsatisfactory hair restoration results can be significantly improved with strategic hair redistribution and new donor hair placement, despite previous surgery challenges.
2 citations
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July 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Hair restoration can enhance a facial plastic surgery practice with careful patient selection and detailed follow-up.
Clinical signs don't match inflammation levels in lichen planopilaris and frontal fibrosing alopecia.
July 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Various techniques and tools for hair restoration were presented in 1998, including a mathematical model for donor area, use of lasers in surgery, methods for controlling grafted hair direction, and ways to increase graft yield. Satisfaction rates were around 39%, and studies showed trauma and dehydration can damage hair follicles.
187 citations
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June 1999 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride effectively treats frontal hair loss with few side effects.
126 citations
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January 2009 in “International Journal of Trichology” Oxidative stress contributes to hair graying and loss as we age.
68 citations
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March 1965 in “The BMJ” Hormones and genetics affect hair growth and patterns, with some changes reversible and others not.
38 citations
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June 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Accurate clinical, histological, and genetic methods are key for understanding and treating hair disorders.
10 citations
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March 2018 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” More hair loss leads to higher risk of psychosexual disorders, especially in women.
26 citations
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January 2013 in “BioMed Research International” Hormonal changes after childbirth and menopause can lead to women's hair loss and facial hair growth, with a need for better treatments.
8 citations
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July 2010 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Adding more glutathione to the preservation solution doesn't reduce oxidative stress in hair transplants.
June 2024 in “Nature Cell and Science” The Scalp Coverage Scoring method reliably measures hair density from images.
Genetic testing can help diagnose skin conditions but needs more research for full effectiveness.
Researchers found a genetic link for hereditary hair loss but need more analysis to identify the exact gene.
November 2019 in “Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology” Understanding normal hair growth and loss in children is key to diagnosing and treating hair disorders.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” The most common cause of hair loss in children is tinea capitis, followed by alopecia areata and telogen effluvium.
61 citations
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April 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Caucasian women's hair appears thickest in their 20s, with perceived thinning after mid-30s due to both decreasing density and diameter.
24 citations
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January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology” Light microscopy is useful for diagnosing different hair disorders.
4 citations
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November 2009 in “Medical Clinics of North America” Stress, nutritional issues, and chronic diseases can cause hair loss, and nail changes may signal internal diseases; treatment focuses on the underlying cause.
1 citations
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January 2019 in “Paediatrics and Child Health” The document concludes that understanding hair biology and recognizing hair conditions are crucial for managing and treating hair loss in children.