April 2022 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” Platelet Rich Fibrin improves healing and reduces acne scars by slowly releasing growth factors.
December 2023 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Follicular unit excision (FUE) is a popular hair transplant method that avoids a linear scar but has potential challenges and side effects if not done properly.
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March 1956 in “PubMed” Surgical skin planing is safe and effective for treating acne scars using a freezing agent that avoids safety risks.
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July 2011 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” Eyebrow reconstruction using hair follicle grafts was successful in a man with a benign hereditary disorder affecting his eyebrows.
February 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Follicular red dots can appear where alopecia areata and vitiligo overlap.
March 2022 in “JAAD case reports” Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment of hair loss.
September 1998 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Autoimmune and inflammatory processes are involved in both scarring and non-scarring types of hair loss.
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August 2005 in “Dermatologic surgery” Micropigmentation is a widely accepted tattooing technique for hiding cosmetic issues and medical uses, with permanent results and few side effects, but risks infection if not done with sterile tools.
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July 2010 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The document suggests a rare skin condition might be caused by a genetic phenomenon.
April 2025 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Scalp biopsies are essential for diagnosing congenital alopecia areata.
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September 2019 in “Stem Cells International” The PRF/micrograft spray-on skin method effectively healed massive and chronic burns quickly.
June 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” A woman with rheumatoid arthritis had a unique type of scarring hair loss not caused by infection, requiring early treatment to avoid permanent hair loss.
January 2025 in “NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES” Dermoscopy is useful for accurately diagnosing syphilitic alopecia.
May 2022 in “Hair transplant forum international” Using a dermatoscope is crucial for accurately diagnosing hair loss conditions.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Women with scarring alopecia are less likely to have used hormone replacement therapy or oral contraceptives compared to those with female pattern hair loss.
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August 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Wound tension after hair transplant surgery increases with strip size and is higher on the sides, affecting scarring.
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October 1931 in “Archives of Dermatology and Syphilology” A rare scalp infection in a child developed into a kerion with additional skin symptoms.
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February 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Orange spots in scalp trichoscopy can help diagnose scalp sarcoidosis.
December 2025 in “EXPERIMENTAL & CLINICAL MEDICINE GEORGIA” Brocq’s pseudopelade can cause patchy hair loss after childbirth.
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April 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” The document concludes that the trichogram is a useful tool for diagnosing hair loss and suggests semi-organ cultures for practical trichological research.
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December 2016 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Acne keloidalis nuchae is a tough-to-treat condition that greatly affects quality of life, especially in men of African descent.
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May 2010 in “Chinese journal of plastic surgery” Melatonin might help treat thick scars.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” March 2026 in “Journal of Burn Care & Research” Folliculitis and pseudofolliculitis barbae are common but often overlooked issues in burn survivors, needing better awareness and treatment strategies.
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September 2022 in “Annals of Medicine and Surgery” A man with a rare scalp cancer was successfully treated, highlighting the need for early management to prevent spread and complications.
July 2023 in “International journal of dermatology, venereology and leprosy sciences” Micro needling is a skin treatment that helps with various skin conditions including stretch marks, by boosting collagen production, but it may cause redness and irritation.
October 2017 in “Journal of medical science and clinical research” Obese people are more likely to have certain skin conditions like dark patches, stretch marks, skin tags, and bumpy skin.
January 2014 in “Pathology” Non-scarring hair loss can be diagnosed with two 4mm punch biopsies, one cut vertically and the other transversely.
March 2026 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Some patients on immune therapy for melanoma may develop scarring hair loss, but cancer treatment remains effective.
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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.