January 2005 in “Elektronische Hochschulschriften der LMU München (Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München)” Topical immunotherapy with DPCP is most effective for certain alopecia areata types, with success linked to age and disease duration, and influenced by a gene polymorphism.
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April 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Men and women have different hairline restoration needs, with natural design being more complex for women, and hairline changes being important for transgender individuals' transitions.
April 2024 in “Deleted Journal” Scalp pain should be classified as a type of headache.
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September 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Chest hair can be used for scalp hair transplants when there's not enough scalp hair.
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May 1988 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” The conclusion is that bilateral lateral scalp reduction has a high risk of severe complications, leading doctors to stop using it.
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October 2010 in “The American Journal of Pathology” The document concludes that more research is needed to better understand and treat primary cicatricial alopecias, and suggests a possible reclassification based on molecular pathways.
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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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July 2013 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery” Hair follicle transplantation can hide scars but often needs more than one surgery for better results.
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July 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Topical tacalcitol ointment can help improve symptoms of EFFC.
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January 2017 in “Recent clinical techniques, results, and research in wounds” Using tissue expanders with galeotomies for post-burn alopecia is faster and has fewer complications.
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September 2016 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” The new hair follicle harvesting technique improves hair transplant results and makes the procedure quicker and easier to learn.
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January 1985 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” The document recommends careful planning and techniques for successful punch hair grafting in hair restoration.
June 2025 in “SAS Journal of Medicine” Early diagnosis of tufted hair is crucial for managing folliculitis decalvans, a chronic scalp condition.
May 2024 in “AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences” Salmon patches on the neck may relate to the severity and recurrence of alopecia areata.
Botulinum toxin type A reduces itch and inflammation from histamine and may help treat certain skin conditions and hair loss.
Botulinum toxin A helped stop hair loss and grow new hair in mice.
March 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The Miniflap Hair Restoration method effectively restores hair and reduces baldness, but may cause some hair loss and increased baldness in the crown, with the Juri flap method suggested as a quicker, less risky alternative.
January 1989 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” The symposium concluded that hair growth involves complex processes, including the hair follicle life cycle, the role of the dermal papilla, hair strength, pigmentation, and the impact of diseases and treatments like minoxidil on hair and skin.
December 1986 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Wax injection did not stop hair loss and caused changes to the skull.
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July 2013 in “Our Dermatology Online” Lichen planopilaris is the most common type of scarring hair loss observed, with a variety of symptoms and tissue changes.
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November 2019 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” Widened sweat ducts are a very specific sign of scarring hair loss.
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January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” Hidradenitis Suppurativa is a chronic skin condition best treated early with surgery for better outcomes and less recurrence.
January 2023 in “European endocrinology” People with alopecia have a higher risk of thyroid cancer.
October 2018 in “InTech eBooks” The most effective treatments for hair loss are minoxidil, finasteride, PRP, and hair transplants, with steroids and immunosuppressants for autoimmune types.
December 2013 in “Research Portal (King's College London)” Hair loss in Lichen Planopilaris is caused by immune system issues damaging hair follicles and stem cells.
Dissecting cellulitis of the scalp mainly affects Black males and requires early diagnosis and management.
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April 2018 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Permanent hair loss from cicatricial alopecia is treated by reducing inflammation and managing symptoms, but regrowth in scarred areas is unlikely.
Afro-textured hair is more fragile and prone to certain scalp conditions, requiring careful treatment and more research for effective management.
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November 2011 in “The Journal of Dermatology” New understanding of the causes of primary cicatricial alopecia has led to better diagnosis and potential new treatments.
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Losing eyelashes or eyebrows can be a sign of many different health problems and needs a careful approach to treat effectively.