October 2017 in “Anesthesia and Pain Medicine” Repeated left stellate ganglion blocks may improve skin elasticity, water content, and hair follicle density on the treated side.
June 2017 in “JPRAS Open” Hair transplant was successful on a bald area after skin graft surgery.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Applying pseudoceramide improved skin and hair health.
September 2016 in “Archives of Pediatric Infectious Diseases” A young girl developed serious bone inflammation in her skull after a skin graft, which is a rare but severe condition.
May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman was injured by a hedgehog falling on her, causing skin lesions but no disease.
January 2015 in “Independent Nurse” Different scalp conditions can lead to hair loss or tumors, with treatments varying from creams to surgery; early detection is crucial.
January 2011 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Moles on the scalp are more common in people with more body moles and atypical moles, but not linked to balding.
May 2007 in “Hair transplant forum international” Hair restoration surgeons need scalp dermatology knowledge to improve patient outcomes.
September 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Some aggressive scalp cancers are hard to treat and can be deadly, even when removed with specialized surgery.
July 1994 in “Archives of Dermatology” The book provides a thorough guide on hair and scalp diseases, covering causes, types, and evaluation methods.
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January 1999 in “Dermatology” The VQ-Dermato is a reliable French questionnaire for measuring quality of life in chronic skin disorder patients.
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January 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks” Laser hair removal can be effective for darker skin but requires careful use to avoid side effects.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” New laser technologies and methods are safer and more effective for hair removal on darker skin tones.
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July 2020 in “JAMA Dermatology” Minoxidil can improve hair growth in some patients with woolly hair due to LIPH variants, with varying responses and mild side effects.
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September 2019 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Using a special stem cell formula on the scalp once a month for six months helped people with hair loss grow more hair.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Web of Multidisciplinary Studies” Restoring microbial balance and using exosome therapies may help treat hair disorders like alopecia and acne.
A hair transplant using hair from the back of the head and pubic area was successful in creating a feminine hairline for a male-to-female transgender person.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Some men don't respond to common hair loss treatments, but a new inhibitor, FOL-005, shows promise for targeting unwanted hair growth.
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July 2006 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Psoriasis causes changes in certain keratins and shrinks sebaceous glands in the scalp.
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June 2003 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” Lipedematous scalp is mainly caused by an increase in fat tissue under the skin and is different from lipedematous alopecia.
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April 2022 in “Climacteric” Menopause causes dry skin, wrinkles, and hair changes, with hormone therapy helping but not recommended just for these issues.
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January 2017 in “Pediatrics in review” Accurate diagnosis and proper treatment are crucial for managing fungal skin infections in children.
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November 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A mutation in the FAM83G gene is linked to skin and hair abnormalities in two related individuals.
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June 2019 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Elderly men with a scalp condition healed in about 26 days using specific creams and dressings, with no return of the condition in 6 months.
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March 2003 in “PubMed” The scalp has a natural speckled pattern of increased pigment around hair follicles, possibly linked to local hormone production.
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August 2020 in “Oncology nursing forum” Minocycline reduces acne rash, pyridoxine lowers hand-foot syndrome risk, and scalp cooling lessens hair loss from cancer treatments.
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November 2003 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” Hair from the head was successfully used to restore pubic hair, with additional procedures suggested for more natural results.
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December 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” An elderly man's non-healing scalp lesion was successfully treated with a strong topical steroid.
January 2026 in “Journal of Materials Chemistry B” TA-Ado effectively promotes hair growth and reduces hair loss.
January 2025 in “Communications in computer and information science” HairLossMultinet accurately classifies hair damage with 98% accuracy but needs a more diverse dataset for broader use.