March 2024 in “Cosmetics” New regenerative techniques show promise for improving skin, healing wounds, and growing hair.
January 2022 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research” Choose the simplest, most fitting scalp reconstruction method for each patient's unique needs.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Researchers successfully used nude mice to study human hair growth, which could help with future hair research.
The TAP flap is effective for treating armpit scars from burns, and tissue-engineered templates with hair follicles can help treat scalp burn alopecia.
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September 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Aggressive scalp squamous cell carcinomas have a high death rate and need early, strong treatment.
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December 2013 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The treatment improved hair color in most vitiligo patients without major side effects.
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November 2015 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery/PSEF CD journals” Gene knockout mice developed scars similar to human hypertrophic scars, useful for studying scar progression.
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May 2017 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A Japanese bone marrow transplant patient developed a rare skin cancer possibly linked to long-term use of the medication voriconazole.
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September 2014 in “Nature reviews. Drug discover/Nature reviews. Drug discovery” Specific immune cells cause alopecia areata and blocking certain proteins can prevent it.
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January 2014 in “Health Renaissance” Pseudopelade of Brocq is hard to diagnose and treat, with limited effective options.
March 2026 in “Journal of Burn Care & Research” Folliculitis and pseudofolliculitis barbae are common but often overlooked issues in burn survivors, needing better awareness and treatment strategies.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Better diagnostic tools and treatment guidelines are needed for segmental vitiligo and related pigment issues.
June 2023 in “JAAD Case Reports” A man had a rare skin cancer that looked like a bald spot.
Scalp reconstruction uses different methods to restore hair and skin, depending on the defect size.
Growing hair follicles from cultured cells could potentially treat baldness, but more research is needed.
July 2007 in “Clinical Risk” The claimant sued for negligence after a hair treatment caused harm and distress, and the defendant responded after legal action started.
July 2007 in “Clinical Risk” A woman got severe scalp burns from a salon's improper hair bleaching treatment.
September 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Some aggressive scalp cancers are hard to treat and can be deadly, even when removed with specialized surgery.
April 2005 in “AORN Journal” The book is a detailed guide on dermatologic surgery techniques, recommended for both new and experienced doctors.
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December 2020 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma is used for facial and hair treatments, showing benefits despite varying methods and limited research.
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September 1999 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Skin ulcers from interferon may not depend on the amount given.
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July 2023 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery/PSEF CD journals” Nanofat grafting improves scars, rejuvenates skin, and may help hair growth safely, but more research is needed.
January 2011 in “Junshi yixue” A mouse model for studying scleroderma in chronic graft-versus-host disease was successfully created.
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October 1996 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Mice are useful for researching human hair loss and testing treatments, despite some differences between species.
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January 2015 in “Scars, burns & healing” Hair transplantation effectively treats burn scar alopecia, improving self-esteem and confidence.
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October 2010 in “Springer eBooks” Using cheek skin and cartilage grafts for nose reconstruction after skin cancer surgery can maintain shape and function but may require multiple surgeries and hair removal in men.
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July 2025 in “The Open Dermatology Journal” Tissue engineering in cosmetics offers safer, more effective products and ethical alternatives to animal testing.
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January 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a cheap and easy treatment for hair loss, but not suitable for everyone. It also helps in healing ulcers, rejuvenating skin, and improving hair transplants.
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August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Using sharp tools and the right techniques in hair transplant surgery leads to less damage to hair follicles.
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May 1992 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” Dr. Norwood's analysis highlights the need for careful patient selection and strategic hair transplant design to create a natural-looking hair density.