22 citations
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August 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Topical tacrolimus can effectively treat erosive pustular dermatosis and related hair loss.
April 2005 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” Various surgical techniques effectively treat skin diseases and cosmetic issues.
September 2016 in “JAMA Dermatology” Melanoma patients can learn to check their skin, early balding in men may indicate similar risks as PCOS in women, certain criteria can help predict skin cancer behavior, small skin cancer may not need extra therapy after surgery, and sterile gloves don't reduce infection in minor surgeries.
2 citations
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September 2019 in “Romanian Journal of Pediatrics” Fetal skin can heal without scarring, offering insights for new scar-reducing treatments.
June 2026 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Photodynamic therapy for actinic keratosis can cause permanent hair loss.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Women with scarring alopecia are less likely to have used hormone replacement therapy or oral contraceptives compared to those with female pattern hair loss.
3 citations
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January 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks” Burn scars form abnormally due to changes in wound healing, and more research is needed to improve treatments.
Finasteride improves hair but may reduce sperm quality at higher doses.
29 citations
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November 2014 in “Experimental Dermatology” Injecting alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone in mice improved skin healing and reduced scarring.
127 citations
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May 2004 in “PubMed” Finasteride may help some male chronic pelvic pain patients, but more research needed.
1 citations
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August 2015 in “Current Sexual Health Reports” 5α-reductase inhibitors can cause serious and possibly lasting sexual and psychological side effects.
September 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” Dissecting cellulitis of the scalp is a condition that causes inflammation and scarring on the scalp, mainly affecting African-American men, and can lead to permanent hair loss.
1 citations
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June 2022 in “PubMed” Alopecia causes hair loss and should be treated early, especially scarring types where hair cannot regrow.
1 citations
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January 2021 in “Arthritis Research & Therapy” About 8% of people with systemic lupus erythematosus have chronic scarring alopecia, with certain symptoms and positive antibodies increasing the risk, while immunosuppressants may lower it.
April 2020 in “The FASEB Journal” Finasteride may cause lasting sexual issues by altering specific genes in human cells.
October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” Combining old and new methods is effective for repairing large scalp defects.
June 2003 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” People with facial disfigurements are judged more negatively, highlighting the social benefits of corrective surgery.
33 citations
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January 2009 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Finasteride reduces prostate cancer risk but may affect ejaculatory volume and requires careful consideration for young men.
2 citations
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January 2013 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” Hair transplants can be a treatment for scarring hair loss if there's good blood flow and no active disease.
1 citations
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December 2010 in “Elsevier eBooks” Cell transplantation faces challenges in genitourinary reconstruction, but alternative tissue sources and microencapsulation show promise.
Acne keloidalis nuchae causes scarring on the scalp, mainly in African American males, and early treatment is important to prevent lasting damage.
May 2021 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” Platelet-rich plasma injections significantly improved acne scars on treated areas of the face.
June 2025 in “Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases” Lupus significantly affects men's self-image, with many struggling to fulfill traditional masculine roles.
September 2009 in “European Urology Supplements” After prostate removal surgery, higher initial prostate size was linked to higher urethral PSA levels and more severe male pattern baldness.
110 citations
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October 2013 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Testosterone treatment in trans men increases body and facial hair and may lead to hair loss over time, but severe skin issues are rare.
September 2019 in “Romanian Journal of Pediatrics” Fetal skin can heal without scars, offering insights for better wound treatments.
January 2024 in “The Egyptian Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Fat injection is more effective than PRP for improving post-burn facial scars.
November 2024 in “Theoretical and Natural Science” Good scalp care and mood help prevent hair loss; medical treatment or Minoxidil may be needed.
A man had temporary hair loss after a spinal cord injury, with some permanent thinning remaining.
50 citations
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May 1999 in “Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery” Microsurgical reconstruction effectively covers complex scalp defects but doesn't improve survival for cancer-related cases.