14 citations
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February 2020 in “Scientific reports” Telocytes in the scalp may help with skin regeneration and maintenance.
33 citations
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June 2017 in “Developmental Biology” Mice can correct hair follicle orientation without certain genes, but proper overall alignment needs those genes.
66 citations
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October 2006 in “Journal of Surgical Oncology” Different scalp reconstruction methods work well, but the best one depends on the patient's unique needs.
28 citations
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July 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Understanding scalp anatomy is crucial for successful and safe scalp surgery.
26 citations
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July 2006 in “Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery” New techniques in scalp reconstruction have improved cosmetic results and reduced complications, especially for large defects.
5 citations
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August 2011 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Artificial dermis used for hair transplantation can reconstruct scalp defects effectively without the need for tissue expansion.
April 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” The approach improves scalp surgery results by tailoring techniques to defect size and location.
The conclusion is that closing scalp wounds is possible, but restoring hair without donor material is still a major challenge.
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January 2017 in “Recent clinical techniques, results, and research in wounds” Using tissue expanders with galeotomies for post-burn alopecia is faster and has fewer complications.
1 citations
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July 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” Patients with androgenetic alopecia have thinner subcutaneous fat layers in their frontal scalp compared to healthy individuals.
1 citations
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January 2014 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Tattooing improves appearance of scalp alopecia and scars.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Fat under the skin can help hair grow longer, darker, and increase cell growth.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Certain miRNAs might be involved in a hair loss condition called frontal fibrosing alopecia and could possibly help in its diagnosis.
5 citations
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July 1988 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Tissue expansion is a useful method for reconstructive surgery with good results and room for further enhancement.
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January 2023 in “npj regenerative medicine” Transplanting growing hair follicles into scars can help regenerate and improve scar tissue.
19 citations
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February 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” The article concludes that microvascular free flaps, especially the latissimus dorsi flap, are recommended for large scalp reconstructions, and hair transplantation offers high survival rates and excellent aesthetic results.
14 citations
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May 1987 in “Archives of Dermatology” Tissue expansion is an effective treatment for certain types of hair loss, providing immediate coverage with hair-bearing skin.
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November 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Effective scalp reconstruction requires a wide range of surgical skills and an understanding of hair biology.
88 citations
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December 2018 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” Layer-by-Layer self-assembly is promising for biomedical uses like tissue engineering and cell therapy, but challenges remain in material safety and process optimization.
June 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Two sisters with lipoedematous scalp suggest a genetic influence in the condition.
7 citations
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April 1994 in “Archives of Otolaryngology-head & Neck Surgery” Scalp expansion is an effective way to reconstruct the scalp with good cosmetic outcomes.
October 2024 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open” Tissue expansion is a safe and effective method for scalp hair restoration with high success and patient satisfaction.
59 citations
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February 2012 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Environmental factors at different levels control hair stem cell activity, which could lead to new hair growth and alopecia treatments.
12 citations
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September 2020 in “Stem cell research & therapy” Adult skin cell-based early-stage skin substitutes improve wound healing and hair growth in mice.
8 citations
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March 2009 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” The "flying-wings" scalp flap technique is a simple, safe, and effective way to reconstruct large areas of scalp loss in children.
6 citations
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May 2009 in “Cell transplantation” Green tea component EGCG helps keep rat skin grafts viable longer.
2 citations
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September 2019 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The two-step procedure of fat grafting followed by hair grafting improves scalp and facial scar correction.
7 citations
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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.
July 2016 in “Indian journal of science and technology” Neonate scalp hair is thinner, lacks a medulla, and has smaller follicles compared to adult hair.
3 citations
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August 2012 in “Annals of Diagnostic Pathology” AIDS may cause changes in the scalp that increase infection risk and hair loss.