5 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” A woman had 13 non-cancerous cysts on her scalp successfully removed in one surgery.
8 citations
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June 1979 in “JAMA” Synthetic hair implants can cause severe infections and are risky.
Wound healing is complex and requires more research to enhance treatment methods.
11 citations
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January 2011 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Follicular unit transplant successfully repigmented vitiligo patch on upper lip.
150 citations
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February 2013 in “Surgical Infections” Silver can help prevent and treat infections but its effectiveness varies and should be weighed against costs and side effects.
8 citations
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December 1996 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Both ASR I and ASR II are effective scalp reduction techniques, with ASR I creating finer scars and ASR II removing more bald area and reducing stretch-back.
3 citations
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August 2006 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Newer midface lift techniques are safer, more reliable, and have quicker recovery times.
December 2008 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” Multi-pass laser skin treatments improved healing, reduced pain, and had no major complications.
7 citations
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August 1989 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” Facelifts can lead to high patient satisfaction and a quick recovery when done correctly.
8 citations
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October 2005 in “Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America” The document concludes that successful management of eyebrow and forehead ptosis requires a thorough approach, considering anatomy, patient evaluation, and careful selection of surgical techniques.
3 citations
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July 1987 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Scalp reduction can treat severe hair loss, but success depends on scalp flexibility and it may cause complications like pain, infection, and cosmetic issues.
17 citations
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October 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Successful surgical hair restoration requires careful planning, precise execution, and proper aftercare, using techniques like follicular unit transplantation and correct hair angling for best cosmetic results.
3 citations
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January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” Hair loss can occur about 4 weeks after scalp surgery but usually grows back within 3 months without treatment.
October 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The document concludes that careful planning, efficient use of every hair graft, and setting surgical priorities are crucial for successful hair restoration surgery.
October 1987 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Scalp reduction can improve hair distribution in certain baldness cases but requires careful patient selection and understanding of facial structure.
343 citations
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March 2016 in “Nature Communications” IL-17-producing γδ T cells help improve bone healing.
256 citations
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October 2013 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Growing human skin cells in a 3D environment can stimulate new hair growth.
179 citations
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March 2005 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Oral antiandrogens effectively treat female hair loss, with better results in higher hair loss grades.
137 citations
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July 2004 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Horizontally sectioned scalp biopsies are more reliable for diagnosing hair loss in women when three samples are taken instead of one.
100 citations
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September 1999 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The study found that two enzymes linked to hair loss are located in different parts of the scalp, supporting a common treatment's effectiveness.
58 citations
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June 2006 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Mice healed without scars as fetuses but developed scars as adults, suggesting scarless healing might be replicated with further research.
50 citations
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November 2010 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Botox increased hair count in men with baldness and might work by improving scalp blood flow.
43 citations
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June 2016 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” The conclusion is that fat grafting is safe and effective but carries risks that need careful management.
41 citations
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September 2005 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” Hydrogen peroxide can cause scars by changing healing processes and increasing certain protein levels.
39 citations
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July 2013 in “Journal of dermatological science” Hair microRNAs could be effective biomarkers for diagnosing scleroderma.
34 citations
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October 2004 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Nasolabial skin-fat grafts are good for nasal reconstruction with minimal scarring and no need for bolsters, but smoking may affect graft survival.
33 citations
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September 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Surgeons suggested a standard system for hair transplant methods to improve communication and results.
32 citations
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March 2014 in “PLOS ONE” Mice lacking fibromodulin have disrupted healing patterns, leading to abnormal skin repair and scarring.
30 citations
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July 2001 in “BJUI” Combination therapy improves urinary flow and reduces residual urine, but needs better stent design.
28 citations
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May 1998 in “Skin Research and Technology” Scalp flaps are stiffer than skin from other body areas, which helps in planning reconstructive and cosmetic head surgeries.