research Occlusion and hydration of scars: moisturizers versus silicone gels
Alhydran and DermaCress moisturizers are more effective and cost-efficient for scar hydration than silicone gel.
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research Recent Understandings of Biology, Prophylaxis and Treatment Strategies for Hypertrophic Scars and Keloids
The document concludes that the understanding of scar formation is incomplete and current prevention and treatment for hypertrophic scars and keloids are not fully effective.
research Minoxidil Stimulates Cutaneous Blood Flow in Human Balding Scalps: Pharmacodynamics Measured by Laser Doppler Velocimetry and Photopulse Plethysmography
Minoxidil increases blood flow in balding scalps, possibly reversing hair loss.
research Elastic tissue in scars and alopecia
The VVG stain effectively differentiates scar tissue from normal skin and helps classify types of permanent alopecia.
research Use of Condensed Nanofat Combined With Fat Grafts to Treat Atrophic Scars
Condensed nanofat with fat grafts effectively improves atrophic facial scars.
research Cyclic dynamics of hair follicles and the effect of minoxidil on the bald scalps of stumptailed macaques
Minoxidil helps grow longer, thicker hair in bald scalps of stumptailed macaques, and early treatment is more effective.
research The efficacy in treatment of facial atrophic acne scars in Asians with a fractional radiofrequency microneedle system
FRMS is a safe and effective treatment for acne scars in Asians with minimal side effects.
research Treatment of acne scars by fractional bipolar radiofrequency energy
Fractional bipolar RF energy safely and effectively treats acne scars.
research Use of radiofrequency in cosmetic dermatology: focus on nonablative treatment of acne scars
Nonablative radiofrequency treatments, especially microneedle and fractional types, can improve acne scars by 25%–75% after 3-4 sessions, with full results in 3 months and some side effects.
research Micropigmentation: Camouflaging Scalp Alopecia and Scars in Korean Patients
Micropigmentation safely and effectively hides scalp hair loss and scars.
research Topical Calcipotriol for Preventive Treatment of Hypertrophic Scars
Calcipotriol doesn't prevent hypertrophic scars, but keratinocyte activation is important in scar formation.
research Amplicon-based sequencing and co-occurence network analysis reveals notable differences of microbial community structure in healthy and dandruff scalps
Dandruff scalps have unstable microbes, more Malassezia, less Cutibacterium, and targeting Lactobacillus may help.
research Treating Scars: Addressing Surface, Volume, and Movement to Expedite Optimal Results. Part 2: More-Severe Grades of Scarring
Severe scars need a mix of treatments for best results.
research Shorn Scalps and Perceptions of Male Dominance
Men with shaved heads are seen as more dominant but older and less attractive.
research Elastic Staining in Differentiating Between Follicular Streamers and Follicular Scars in Horizontal Scalp Biopsy Sections
EVG staining helps tell apart follicular scars from follicular streamers, aiding in diagnosing different types of hair loss.
research Use of beard hair as a donor source to camouflage the linear scars of follicular unit hair transplant
Beard hair can effectively hide hair transplant scars.
research [Methotrexate to treat SAPHO syndrome with keloidal scars].
Methotrexate effectively managed SAPHO syndrome symptoms when other treatments failed.
research Artificial Hair Fiber Restoration in the Treatment of Scalp Scars
Artificial hair fibers help treat scalp scars with few complications and a 20% yearly fiber fall rate.
research Minimal Scars for Scalp Surgery
New scalp surgery technique results in thinner, less visible scars.
research Shedding Light on Acne Scars: A Comprehensive Review of CO2 vs. Erbium-Doped Yttrium Aluminium Garnet (Er:YAG) Laser Therapy
CO2 lasers are better for severe acne scars, while Er:YAG lasers are gentler with fewer side effects.
research Fractional ablative CO2 laser and oral isotretinoin—A prospective randomized controlled split‐face trial comparing concurrent versus delayed laser treatment for acne scars
Concurrent laser and isotretinoin treatment improves acne scars more than delayed treatment.
research Treating Scars of the Chin and Perioral Region
Improve chin and perioral scars with surgery, resurfacing, and other therapies, tailored to each patient.
research Hairless Descendants of Mexican Hairless Dogs: An Experimental Model for Studying Hypertrophic Scars
Hairless dogs can be used to study human hypertrophic scars.
research Mimicking fat grafting of fibrotic scars using 3D‐organotypic skin cultures
Fat grafting reduces scar fibrosis but may slow skin healing.
research Keloid scars arising after follicular unit extraction hair transplantation
Keloid scars can form after hair transplant surgery and should be prevented and treated early.
research Comment on “Platelet-rich plasma and its utility in the treatment of acne scars: A systematic review”
Platelet-rich plasma combined with other treatments improves acne scars better than those treatments alone.
research Treatment of Pitted Scars: Punch-Graft Transplant Technique
The technique removes pitted scars by replacing them with skin from behind the ear and then smoothing the area after a few weeks.
research Implantation of Biocompatible Fibers for the Temporary Correction of Scalp Scars and Androgenetic Alopecia
Fiber implants effectively treat permanent hair loss with over 85% success and minimal complications.
research Platelet rich plasma use for treatment of acne scars: an overview of systematic reviews.
PRP's effectiveness for acne scars is uncertain.
research Two-Stage Procedure to Correct Scalp and Facial Scars—Autologous Fat Grafting Before Hair Grafting
The two-step procedure of fat grafting followed by hair grafting improves scalp and facial scar correction.