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June 1989 in “The Journal of dermatologic surgery and oncology” Acne keloidalis is a chronic skin condition on the back of the neck in young black men, needing surgery for severe cases.
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August 2019 in “BMJ” Post-finasteride syndrome causes sexual, physical, and psychological symptoms, but more research is needed to understand its causes and connection to finasteride.
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October 2012 in “International Braz J Urol” Finasteride effectively and safely treats recurrent priapism in children and adolescents with sickle cell disease.
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June 2011 in “Archives of Dermatology” Finasteride caused blisters on hands and feet.
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May 1994 in “The Journal of Urology” Topical minoxidil not effective for erectile dysfunction treatment.
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May 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” There are many treatments for permanent hair loss disorders, but their effectiveness varies and there's no clear best option.
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August 2010 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” The study concluded that reconstructive surgery for burn alopecia should be tailored to the scar's size and quality, with different methods recommended for different cases.
September 2025 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Retinoic acid may help heal skin without scars by reducing fibrosis and supporting skin regeneration.
April 2026 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Microneedling for hair loss may cause skin cancer.
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January 2009 in “Autoimmunity Reviews” Damage to hair follicle stem cells causes permanent hair loss and scarring in cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
January 2008 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” Finasteride may cause sexual and psychological side effects by affecting an enzyme related to epinephrine.
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May 2021 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Minoxidil and finasteride are the best for non-scarring hair loss; more research is needed for scarring hair loss treatments.
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July 2024 in “Indian Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS” Syphilitic alopecia can be effectively diagnosed and treated, leading to hair regrowth.
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October 2021 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” Early diagnosis and aggressive treatment are important for managing scarring alopecia; hair transplantation's effectiveness is uncertain.
January 2026 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” A multimodal approach successfully restored a burn victim's scalp hair over 10 years.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Laser therapies may improve scarring alopecia, but more research is needed.
October 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Dermatoscopy helps track scar changes and guide treatment.
September 2025 in “Universal library of medical and health sciences.” Permanent makeup can effectively restore lip shape and color after tissue loss, improving appearance and well-being.
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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.
July 2025 in “Australasian Journal of Plastic Surgery” A precise incision technique reduces hair loss and scarring on the scalp.
June 2025 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” Scarring alopecia is linked to higher rates of vitamin D deficiency, metabolic issues, mental health problems, thyroid disease, and other health conditions.
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August 2005 in “Dermatologic surgery” Micropigmentation is a widely accepted tattooing technique for hiding cosmetic issues and medical uses, with permanent results and few side effects, but risks infection if not done with sterile tools.
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September 2021 in “Dermatopathology” The conclusion is that Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp is a rare condition best treated with strong topical steroids and sometimes systemic treatment.
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November 2014 in “Sexual medicine reviews” Effective, well-tolerated, and affordable treatments are needed for recurrent ischemic priapism.
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May 1999 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for preventing permanent hair loss in various scalp conditions, and while new treatments are promising, more research is needed to evaluate their effectiveness.
January 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Micropigmentation is a cosmetic tattooing technique for hiding skin issues and creating permanent makeup, but it can have side effects.
July 2021 in “World journal of plastic surgery” Hair transplantation is effective for treating scar-related hair loss on the head and neck.
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December 1999 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride improves hidradenitis suppurativa but not for child-bearing women.
February 2024 in “Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine” A hydrogel releasing pectolinarin speeds up wound healing and reduces scarring.
April 2018 in “The Journal of Urology” Dutasteride use can lead to a stable decline in sexual function that is not affected by age or prostate size.