research How I Do It: Ahmad’s NPRT System: A New Classification System for Documenting Male Pattern Baldness
Dr. Muhammad Ahmad created a simpler system to better describe male pattern hair loss.
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120-150 / 1000+ results research A recently characterized, underdiagnosed cause of female androgenetic alopecia and polycystic ovarian syndrome: non-classical 21 hydroxylase deficiency
Non-classical 21 hydroxylase deficiency is an underdiagnosed cause of female hair loss and polycystic ovarian syndrome.
research AMA Update: Key Policy Issues Impacting Hair Restoration
research Introduction to UK Hair Restoration Surgery Clinical Standards
UK hair restoration surgery follows strict clinical standards.
research Review of the Literature
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research Going Beyond Hair: Seven Simple Actions We Can Take to Help Prevent Major Illness in Our Hair Transplant Patients
Hair transplant surgeons should also focus on their patients' overall health, including regular check-ups and screening for common health issues.
research Letters to the Editors
Hair loss patients may often have Body Dysmorphic Disorder, and proper psychological assessment and treatment can help.
research The consultation: expectations versus what can be offered in hair transplant surgery
Realistic expectations about hair density and coverage lead to higher patient satisfaction in hair transplant surgery.
research Hair’s the Question“?”
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research Developing New Graft Holding Solutions:In VitroEvaluation of Bioactive Molecules Identifies Vitamin B12 as Micrograft Stabilizing Substance
Vitamin B12 improves the health and growth of hair micrografts.
research Do we need hair follicle stem cells and hair follicle neogenesis to cure common hair loss disorders?
Common hair loss disorders may not need stem cell therapy, but could benefit from other treatments like hair cycle control and immune restoration therapy.
research Notes from the Editor Emeritus: What If 10% of Your Cases Were Lichen Planopilaris “Incognito”?
Up to 10% of hair loss patients might have early signs of a condition called Lichen Planopilaris.
research Follicular Unit Plain Speak
The conclusion is that hair transplant surgery should use microscopically dissected natural hair groupings and some new terms were suggested for clarity.
research Notes from the Editor Emeritus: Medical therapy for hair loss: what we know and what we need to find out
Minoxidil and finasteride are effective for male hair loss; minoxidil also helps female hair loss, with some treatments needing more research.
research Evaluation of body dysmorphic disorder in hair loss patients and benefit after hair restoration
Hair transplant improved self-perception in hair loss patients, but some still remained overly focused on their hair appearance.
research Bio-Enhanced Hair Restoration
Bio-enhanced hair restoration, using methods like growth factors, stem cells, and ATP, results in better hair growth and density than traditional hair transplants.
research Graft Quality Index: A Morphologic Classification of Follicular Unit Excision (FUE) Grafts
The Graft Quality Index grades hair transplant grafts to predict placement difficulty and surgery results.
research Does the use of implanters affect the quality of FUE grafts?
Using implanters in hair transplants can improve outcomes and cause less damage to hair follicles.
research Guidelines for perioperative antithrombotic therapy in hair restoration surgery: management of patients with coronary heart disease, mechanical heart valve, and atrial fibrillation
Hair restoration surgery can be safely done without major bleeding in patients on antithrombotic therapy, and these drugs shouldn't be stopped before surgery.
research Different options in revision surgical hair restoration
Different hair restoration techniques like follicular unit extraction, scalp reduction, and body hair transplantation can improve results for patients unhappy with their initial surgery, but they also have potential risks.
research Hair Restoration in Cranial Surgery Patients
Hair transplant techniques and scalp micropigmentation can effectively hide scars and hair loss after cranial surgery.
research Combining Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP) and Hair Transplantation
Using scalp micropigmentation (a special tattoo technique) with hair transplantation can effectively treat hair loss, especially for those with low donor density or those unsuitable for only hair transplantation.
research A visit to the house of Dr. Shoji Okuda
Dr. Shoji Okuda's early hair transplantation techniques were rediscovered after being overlooked due to World War II.
research Cyberspace Chat: Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP): Pseudoscience or Fact
The article concludes that PRP might help with hair loss, but more detailed research is necessary.
research Should hair transplantation be performed in psoriasis?
Hair transplantation can be safe for well-controlled, stable psoriasis patients with proper care.
research Notes from the Editor Emeritus: Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA): Does It Work?
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy can improve hair thinning in male pattern baldness patients, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.
research Gravity position to prevent facial edema in hair transplantation
Keeping the head elevated for 1.5 days after hair transplant surgery helps prevent facial swelling.
research Cyberspace Chat: Safe management of patients on Plavix® (clopidogrel) for hair restoration surgery (HRS)
Doctors should collaborate with the patient's primary care physician to decide if it's safe to stop taking Plavix before hair restoration surgery, considering the risk and benefit.
research 0915 Sleep in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Objective Sleep Parameters
People with rheumatoid arthritis have poorer sleep quality than healthy individuals.
research 0917 Finasteride is Associated with a Higher Odds of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA): Results from the US FDA Adverse Events Reporting System (FAERS)
Finasteride increases risk of sleep apnea and insomnia.