February 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Best hair transplant results happen when tissues are least damaged.
April 2024 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” Lichen planopilaris should be considered in diagnosing scarring hair loss in Black women.
29 citations
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April 2013 in “Mycoses” A young man was initially misdiagnosed with a scalp condition but was found to have a fungal infection, which improved with antifungal treatment.
11 citations
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May 2010 in “Annals of the Academy of Medicine Singapore” Tinea capitis can cause scalp issues in children and should be considered in similar cases; treatment with griseofulvin and selenium sulfide is effective.
1 citations
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May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” The chapter explains common scalp conditions, including infections, infestations, and tumors.
July 2025 in “Journal of Oncology Research and Therapy”
3 citations
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May 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Most men's multi-hair follicles naturally stand perpendicular to a line from the top of their head, which is important for natural-looking hair transplants.
January 2023 in “Repositorio Institucional Universidad El Bosque” PHIL can successfully treat scalp arteriovenous fistulas after hair transplants.
Hair restoration and scalp surgery can effectively treat hair loss.
2 citations
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June 2019 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The modified hair loss classification is more detailed but less user-friendly.
2 citations
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March 2010 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery” A simple, safe, and cost-effective method using adhesive drapes effectively removes hair from scalp grafts, reducing infection risk.
October 2021 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” You can use hair from other parts of the body for scalp hair restoration.
17 citations
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August 2004 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Prolonged pressure on the scalp can cause permanent hair loss.
9 citations
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July 2020 in “JAMA dermatology” Dermatoscopy can help diagnose CCCA without visible hair loss, offering a less invasive option than biopsy.
2 citations
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June 2018 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Permanent hair loss after a stem cell transplant can be a sign of chronic immune system attack on the scalp.
4 citations
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January 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Scalp basal cell carcinoma may be more aggressive and harder to treat than other types, requiring special attention and further research.
14 citations
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November 2015 in “Dermatology” The research provided insights into the presentation and management of alopecic and aseptic nodules of the scalp.
20 citations
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April 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Reflectance confocal microscopy can tell apart white dots on the scalp as either sweat gland ducts or hair follicle openings.
January 1983 in “Archives of Dermatology” Penicillium might rarely cause scalp infection in children.
2 citations
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December 2024 in “JPRAS Open” Scalp skin is a good option for skin grafts, healing well with proper care.
15 citations
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May 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Chronic scalp inflammation can turn into cancer, so regular check-ups are important.
1 citations
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September 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The cephalic approach for nerve blocks is less painful than the anterior approach during hair restoration surgery.
January 2018 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” January 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” A 23-year-old man has a benign, non-progressive hair loss patch that doesn't respond to treatment but can be cosmetically treated.
September 2025 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Scalp micropigmentation improves appearance and satisfaction in scarring alopecia but may require repeat sessions.
4 citations
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July 2020 in “Journal of proteomics” Hair protein composition is similar across different races and shapes.
15 citations
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October 1996 in “Archives of Dermatology” Researchers identified a new hair loss pattern called "sisaipho type," where hair is lost across the scalp except around the edges.
April 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Topical gabapentin was safe and effective for treating scalp symptoms and promoting hair regrowth in cicatricial alopecias.
October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” Dermoscopy helps identify hair loss types for better hair transplant evaluation.
13 citations
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June 2016 in “Journal of neurological surgery” Using L-PRF membranes for skull base surgery might help healing, but more research is needed.