10 citations
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July 2017 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” Hair thickness decreases from the upper to lower areas of the back of the head, affecting hair transplant results.
8 citations
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January 2003 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Hair transplants using follicular unit grafting and a strategic design can give great results even for men with severe hair loss.
6 citations
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April 2000 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The document suggests fixing bad hair transplants by removing large hair plugs and replacing them with smaller ones, considering the natural progression of hair loss, and emphasizing the need for ethical judgment in hair transplantation.
4 citations
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May 2005 in “Seminars in Plastic Surgery” Carlos Oscar Uebel developed a hair transplant method that looks natural, has low risk, and shows full growth in 6-12 months.
3 citations
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August 2002 in “Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery” Hair transplantation, especially follicular unit micrografting, was the top treatment for male pattern baldness, with a focus on natural results and ongoing improvements in both surgical and medical management.
1 citations
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May 2021 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Long hair follicular unit excision is effective for hair transplants, providing quick, natural-looking results with less pain but needs more time, staff, and skill.
1 citations
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September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatology” Baldness is common in Korean men (60.5%), and those with a family history are 3.1 times more likely to have hairline recession.
1 citations
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July 2001 in “Pediatrics in review” The girl has a hormonal imbalance causing increased hair growth and other male characteristics.
January 2026 in “Egyptian Journal of Dermatology and Venerology” Androgenetic alopecia is linked to insulin resistance and hormonal imbalances.
January 2023 in “Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery” Hair transplants help transgender patients look more like their gender identity, with different procedures for trans women and men.
A hair transplant using hair from the back of the head and pubic area was successful in creating a feminine hairline for a male-to-female transgender person.
Hormonal treatments can help with hair loss, acne, and excess hair growth, but it takes 3-6 months to see results and patients should know the possible side effects.
January 2013 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” Hair restoration surgery is improving, with less painful techniques like FUE and robotic systems, but they can be costly and require training.
August 2009 in “Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” Hair transplantation and micrografting are effective for cosmetic facial enhancement, requiring careful technique and postoperative care for successful outcomes.
August 2009 in “Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” The document concludes that understanding hair loss patterns and careful surgical techniques are key for successful hair transplantation in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
June 1997 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” Scalp flaps are still a valuable hair loss treatment because of their benefits.
58 citations
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January 2006 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” High levels of testosterone and 5α-DHT can lead to cell death in cells important for hair growth.
31 citations
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September 2008 in “International Journal of Andrology” 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors may cause a low incidence of erectile dysfunction that decreases over time.
21 citations
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May 1988 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The first in-prison dermatology clinic in the U.S. faced challenges and found certain skin conditions common among inmates, with rare cases of serious skin cancer.
19 citations
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April 2014 in “Hormones” Hormones and genetics play key roles in male and female baldness, which can affect mental health and may be linked to other health issues.
100 citations
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September 2017 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” Male hormones and their receptors play a key role in hair loss and skin health, with potential new treatments being explored.
1 citations
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May 2007 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil, when applied to the scalp, can stimulate hair growth but effects vary, stop if treatment ends, and it may cause side effects like fluid retention.
6 citations
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May 2006 in “Skinmed” Androgens contribute to common male hair loss; more research needed for hair growth medication.
38 citations
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November 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Higher BMI links to worse hair loss in Taiwanese men.
11 citations
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October 2021 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Topical finasteride is an effective and safer treatment for male hair loss.
35 citations
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October 2006 in “Journal of Dermatology” Teen hair loss common in boys, linked to family history and mild symptoms.
July 2018 in “Journal of Evolution of medical and Dental Sciences” Men with common hair loss (AGA) are more likely to have metabolic syndrome, which increases heart disease risk. Early screening could help prevent heart disease. More research is needed to understand this relationship better.
19 citations
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June 2002 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology” Apoptosis contributes to hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.
12 citations
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January 2003 in “Dermatology Online Journal” A new treatment for hair loss was tested and most participants saw their hair loss stop within 2-8 weeks, with up to 50% more hair after 4 months, and no side effects.
4 citations
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January 2018 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” Hair transplantation successfully treated hair loss in a patient with Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome.