Treat active lichen planopilaris early to prevent permanent hair loss.
2 citations
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November 1999 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” 2 citations
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November 2020 in “Chirurgia” Scalp reconstruction is complex and aims to restore function and appearance after damage.
10 citations
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January 2007 in “Dermatologic Surgery” New scalp surgery technique results in thinner, less visible scars.
January 2007 in “Dermatologic Surgery” A new scalp surgery technique leads to significantly thinner scars.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Medical Science and Clinical Research Studies” Modern techniques improve scalp reconstruction after trauma.
7 citations
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July 2022 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery” Thorough cleaning of the skull is key for successful scalp injury reconstruction.
The conclusion is that closing scalp wounds is possible, but restoring hair without donor material is still a major challenge.
Scalp reconstruction uses different methods to restore hair and skin, depending on the defect size.
May 2026 in “European Burn Journal” The scalp is a safe and effective donor site for skin grafts in children with burns.
March 2020 in “Journal of Burn Care & Research” Hair highlighting can cause severe scalp burns, and surgery with psychological support improves recovery.
July 2025 in “Australasian Journal of Plastic Surgery” A precise incision technique reduces hair loss and scarring on the scalp.
7 citations
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August 2015 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Scalp-to-scalp skin grafts quickly heal and hide well under regrown hair, making them good for repairing large scalp defects.
December 2002 in “Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery” Hair loss from trauma can be managed using scalp expansion, flaps, and hair transplants to improve appearance and well-being.
September 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Scalp surgery guidelines ensure best cosmetic results and fewer complications.
January 2024 in “Journal of cutaneous and aesthetic surgery” Scalp injuries and harsh hair care can cause severe hair matting in children.
January 2004 in “Linchuang pifuke zazhi” A man lost hair permanently from a salon burn, and surgery was needed to fix the scar.
1 citations
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January 2010 Redistributing existing hair is the best solution for scalp alopecia.
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.
December 2023 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Halo Scalp Ring is a rare newborn hair loss that can be missed, and early diagnosis can avoid extra tests and worry for parents.
16 citations
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July 2006 in “International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” The triple rotation scalp flap technique successfully reconstructed a man's scalp with natural-looking hair growth and minimal scarring.
20 citations
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February 1991 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” Scalp flaps are used for reconstruction, considering factors like inelasticity, hair growth, and blood supply, with techniques adapting to age-related changes in vascularity.
8 citations
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March 2001 in “PubMed” A man developed recurring scalp inflammation and hair loss after a head injury.
January 2022 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research” Choose the simplest, most fitting scalp reconstruction method for each patient's unique needs.
2 citations
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January 2023 in “Annals of Dermatology” A hairless patch on a boy's scalp from birth injury improved with minoxidil treatment.
15 citations
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November 1998 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Cicatricial pemphigoid rarely affects the scalp but is hard to treat when it does.
5 citations
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October 2018 in “Burns” Most patients who had scalp skin removed for burns as children had normal hair growth and were satisfied years later.
January 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The woman has a type of scarring hair loss with red bumps around hair follicles.
1 citations
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May 2018 in “Hair transplant forum international” Hair transplant techniques and scalp micropigmentation can effectively hide scars and hair loss after cranial surgery.
1 citations
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September 2023 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Chronic burn scars may lead to scalp skin issues, so doctors should consider this when diagnosing.