March 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Scientists can now create skin with hair by reprogramming cells in wounds.
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August 2023 in “Dermatologic Surgery” A new device improves hair transplant success for people of African descent by considering skin thickness and firmness.
34 citations
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August 2018 in “Cancer research” Fixing DNA errors is crucial to prevent skin cancer.
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November 2008 in “Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Radiofrequency and scalpel incisions have similar clinical outcomes for upper eyelid surgery.
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January 2015 in “Dermatology” The erbium:YAG laser is a better, safer, and faster method for scalp surgery than the traditional method.
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June 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Experienced professionals can fix bad scalp micropigmentation with good results.
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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.
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October 2021 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” Follicular unit extraction is a hair transplant method that can leave small scars and uses various tools for harvesting hair from different body parts.
January 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international” The document corrects the definitions of terms related to FUE, a hair transplant technique.
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September 2013 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Ex vivo dermatoscopy may lower lab costs and improve diagnosis speed for hair loss biopsies.
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December 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” The excimer laser may help hair regrow in alopecia areata patients.
3 citations
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April 1982 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” Scalp reduction can effectively treat male pattern baldness, with most patients satisfied and few complications.
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February 2026 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Ectopic acanthosis nigricans can occur at surgical sites due to skin graft mismatches.
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March 2014 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Using the drugs AMD3100 and Tacrolimus together greatly improves skin healing and hair growth after a deep skin cut by increasing stem cells in the wound.
2 citations
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October 2010 in “Springer eBooks” Using cheek skin and cartilage grafts for nose reconstruction after skin cancer surgery can maintain shape and function but may require multiple surgeries and hair removal in men.
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January 2011 in “Oral and maxillofacial surgery clinics of North America” Secondary facelifts or neck lifts should focus on deep layer support rather than just tightening skin for a natural look.
August 2002 in “British journal of ophthalmology” Surgical excision is the best treatment for SCC, but intralesional cidofovir might be a viable alternative.
February 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Nonshaven follicular unit extraction is a highly satisfactory method for restoring pubic hair.
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March 1990 in “The American journal of cosmetic surgery” 42 citations
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September 1990 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
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March 2017 in “Endocrinology” Removing vitamin D and calcium receptors in mice skin cells slows down skin wound healing.
11 citations
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August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Tissue expanders effectively repair large scalp defects and restore a natural-looking scalp.
79 citations
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September 2009 in “Pediatric dermatology” The 308-nm Excimer laser is effective and safe for treating patchy alopecia areata in children.
58 citations
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March 1985 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that electrolysis and thermolysis can permanently remove hair but calls for better regulation to ensure safety, and notes a possibility of hair regrowth and rare complications.
1 citations
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July 2017 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” A woman developed permanent hair loss after a face-lift surgery despite various treatments.
17 citations
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August 2012 in “Journal of Medical Genetics” A new mutation in the XEDAR gene might cause a rare skin condition called hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia.