September 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Cold gel compresses are the best for pain relief during scalp microneedling.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Most patients prefer clinics that play music during procedures.
September 2023 in “Bioscience, biotechnology, and biochemistry” Bacterial communities on scalp hair are unique to each person but consistent across different scalp sites.
August 2023 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Intralesional corticosteroid injections effectively treat scalp vitiligo.
August 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A scalp biopsy is essential for accurately identifying different types of hair loss.
June 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Two sisters with lipoedematous scalp suggest a genetic influence in the condition.
January 2023 in “Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research” Trichoscopic patterns often overlap in scalp disorders, so dermatologists need to stay updated.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Targeting inflammation can improve scalp and hair health.
October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” Combining old and new methods is effective for repairing large scalp defects.
July 2022 in “المجلة العراقية للصيدلة” Azelaic acid 20% cream works well for treating scalp alopecia areata and can be an alternative to clobetasol ointment.
Scalp reconstruction uses different methods to restore hair and skin, depending on the defect size.
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.
A 5-year-old girl has sparse, dry, and brittle hair but is otherwise healthy.
March 2020 in “Journal of Burn Care & Research” Hair highlighting can cause severe scalp burns, and surgery with psychological support improves recovery.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Botanical extracts from peas and chia seeds improved scalp health and protected hair from pollution.
August 2018 in “Analysis of the application of various variants of bone plasty in victims with intraarticular fractures (Transplantology)” Follicular microautotransplantation effectively improves scalp scars and enhances quality of life.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The study concluded that a new method can effectively assess scalp sun damage in balding men, which increases with age and sun exposure.
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The treatment increased hair follicle counts and is potentially effective for male hair loss without serious side effects.
May 2017 in “Journal of microscopy and ultrastructure” Water quality affects mineral content in hair, and coconut oil can protect against damage.
November 2015 in “Summit (Simon Fraser University)” Surgical stress temporarily changes hair fiber dimensions, returning to normal after four weeks.
March 2009 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” Melanocytes in the outer root sheath are likely stem cells that grow fast but stay immature.
December 1997 in “Proceedings of SPIE, the International Society for Optical Engineering/Proceedings of SPIE” Low-energy laser therapy can improve scalp alopecia treatment when combined with classical methods.
March 1997 in “Medical Molecular Morphology” Zinc deficiency causes early scalp hair damage that recovers slower than skin symptoms.
December 1994 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” Understanding the scalp's blood flow and using delay techniques can improve the success of hair restoration surgeries.
November 2022 in “Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal” Topical liquid nitrogen reduces pain during PRP therapy but doesn't affect patient satisfaction.
September 2022 in “Medical Mycology” Scalp fungi and sebum differences may affect hair loss in men.
The modified Sinclair scale effectively measures hair loss severity in men.
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March 2017 in “Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs” Bimatoprost is promising for treating some types of hair loss but needs more testing for androgenetic alopecia.
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December 2016 in “Skin appendage disorders” Nickel, cobalt, balsam of Peru, fragrance mix, carba mix, and propylene glycol are common allergens causing scalp contact dermatitis.
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May 1988 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” The conclusion is that bilateral lateral scalp reduction has a high risk of severe complications, leading doctors to stop using it.