June 2002 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Using a microscope during hair transplants cuts damage to follicles in half and could improve hair growth.
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July 2021 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” The new triangular flag-shaped design for incisions in hair transplant surgery provides better hair alignment and cosmetic appearance without extra scarring, especially for patients with specific hair directions.
5 citations
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October 2021 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” Semiconical blades and coronal slits minimize vascular damage in hair transplants.
3 citations
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August 2018 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” The technique effectively repairs skin after tumor removal, maintaining appearance and function without complications.
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July 2013 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” Using thigh skin, doctors successfully rebuilt a woman's scalp after removing a large tumor, with no tumor return after 8 months.
January 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders” Hair loss can occur in the area where hair was taken for a transplant.
4 citations
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January 2012 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” Combining FUE and strip surgery increases hair harvested in one session and keeps options open for future transplants.
2 citations
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November 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The conclusion is that surgeons should carefully create a natural-looking occipital hairline in hair transplants to avoid detection.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Some people with schwannomatosis have a new type of mutation in the LZTR1 gene.
8 citations
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Using microscopes in hair transplants reduces follicle damage.
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November 2017 in “Case Reports” A baby boy's toe was saved from damage caused by hair strangulation by quick surgical treatment.
9 citations
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November 2013 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Hair transplant complications were likely due to deep graft placement and rough handling.
4 citations
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February 2017 in “Archives of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Double-layer scalp wound closure is better than single-layer closure after strip hair transplant surgery.
8 citations
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June 2001 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” Use shallow cuts, small tissue removal, careful suturing, and keep the area moist to reduce scarring in hair transplants.
6 citations
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July 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Surgeons make more mistakes in hair transplant procedures as they get tired or do more work.
January 1995 in “Surgical technology international” Using consecutive transposition flaps can manage gaps in hair growth after multiple hair loss surgeries.
January 2020 in “Hair transplant forum international” The type of previous hair restoration surgery might affect the success of a later one, with strip harvesting possibly leading to fewer damaged hair follicles.
January 2003 in “Journal of the Fourth Military Medical University” Hair follicles can regenerate if cut at certain points, with stem cells in the upper part.
October 2010 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” In 2010, Marco Toscani's team introduced a new scalpel for hair transplants that cuts parallel to hair follicles, reducing hair loss and improving on previous methods.
5 citations
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October 2018 in “Dermatologic therapy” Recognizing congenital triangular alopecia is crucial to avoid unnecessary treatments.
9 citations
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December 1984 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” Layered suture closure for hair transplant donor sites results in smaller scars and easier future harvesting but takes more time and may temporarily increase hair shedding.
May 2007 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” The Frechet flap technique effectively hides scalp surgery scars with good results and minimal issues.
Non-transplantation methods can effectively restore hair.
January 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” The document suggests that for better patient satisfaction in hair transplants, high-quality photos are needed, and using a narrow donor strip might lead to fewer grafts and dissatisfaction, but filling the scar with FUE grafts and using tranexamic acid can improve results.
November 2022 in “American Journal of Clinical Pathology” TURP specimens should be checked for various tumors, not just common prostate issues.
June 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The single-scar technique in hair transplantation minimizes scarring and preserves hairs for future use, with proper training overcoming its perceived drawbacks.
6 citations
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May 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The article concludes that using the single-scar technique for hair transplants can result in a more attractive scar and that concerns about the technique can be managed with proper methods.
2 citations
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January 2014 in “Dermatology Online Journal” Hair-thread tourniquet syndrome needs more awareness and discussion in dermatology.
99 citations
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August 2009 in “Nature Genetics” Removing both Atr and Trp53 genes in adult mice causes severe tissue damage and death due to DNA damage.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Covering a wound can stop hair growth by promoting scarring, but boosting a process called Wnt signaling can help hair grow back even when the wound is covered.