March 2018 in “John Wiley & Sons, Ltd eBooks” Surgical therapies for vitiligo vary in effectiveness, with combination therapy and medical tattooing recommended for better results.
March 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Combining surgery with growth factor injections effectively improves hair regrowth and scar management in Pseudopelade of Brocq.
January 2023 in “Springer eBooks” Using one's own blood platelets and fat can improve facial and hair appearance without surgery.
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July 2007 in “Dermatologic clinics” Tailor treatments for vitiligo to patient needs for best results.
June 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The new follicular unit extraction treatment effectively treats severe hair loss in Asian men, giving natural-looking results with few side effects.
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August 2016 in “Advances in wound care” New effective scar treatments are urgently needed due to the current options' limited success.
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October 2005 in “Annals of Oncology” Fulvestrant is a well-tolerated new treatment for advanced breast cancer that may delay chemotherapy.
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December 2018 in “JAMA Surgery” Hormone treatment for transgender patients may not need to be stopped before surgery, but more research is needed, especially on estrogen.
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May 2016 in “Deutsches Arzteblatt International” Hair loss requires customized treatments based on its various causes and types.
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Early treatment helps stop hair loss in women of color.
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February 1974 in “The BMJ” The document concludes that scalp disorders can be treated with hair washing, specific shampoos, medications, and sometimes surgery or hair transplants, but hereditary baldness is untreatable.
July 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Non-drug therapies show promise for hair regrowth but need more research.
January 2020 in “Acta Scientiae Veterinariae” Hydrocolloid dressings significantly improved healing of a dog's third-degree burn.
December 2012 in “Drugs & Therapy Perspectives” Doctors use their experience to choose treatments for scarring hair loss because it's hard to diagnose and treat.
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October 2017 in “BMJ Open” The Korean study confirmed that bariatric surgery is effective for weight loss in Asians.
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March 2013 in “BMJ case reports” Gastric bypass surgery improved a woman's hormonal disorder without the need for medication.
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July 2021 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” PHAT may improve hair growth better than PRP alone.
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November 2021 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Red light therapy may help prevent memory loss as we age.
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February 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Dermatologists are the main innovators in noninvasive cosmetic procedures, with other specialties also contributing significantly.
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October 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Combining plasma rich in growth factors with hair transplant surgery may lead to faster recovery and better outcomes for hair loss treatment.
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November 1992 in “Journal of International Medical Research” ViviScal®, a food supplement, was found to be highly effective in treating hereditary hair loss in young males, while fish extract showed no impact.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Topical minoxidil 5% is the most effective over-the-counter treatment for male hair loss.
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January 2023 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” MSC-sEVs may effectively treat chronic non-healing wounds.
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February 2024 in “The Journal of Urology” Adding hormone therapy to radiation improves survival for high-risk prostate cancer recurrence but has side effects.
July 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Certain immune cells are linked to non-scarring hair loss, suggesting potential for immune-targeted treatments.
April 2026 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum” Future hair loss treatments focus on non-invasive and regenerative methods, needing more clinical trials.
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April 2019 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Secondary hairline correction surgery can be effective and satisfying when customized to the patient's needs.
August 2015 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” The issue provides detailed guidance on ethnic considerations in facial plastic surgery, with high-quality visuals and useful information for practitioners, but could be more concise in some parts.
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August 2020 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery/Indian journal of plastic surgery” Hyaluronic acid filler injections are a favored non-surgical method to improve facial aging signs due to their convenience, effectiveness, and durability.
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January 2014 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A patient with Ivemark syndrome developed mixed type vitiligo after a hepatitis C infection, showing different treatment responses and immune cell involvement in the skin.