18 citations
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January 2021 in “Skin Research and Technology” High-frequency ultrasound effectively measures basal cell carcinoma depth.
36 citations
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October 2022 in “ULTRASONOGRAPHY” Ultrasonography in dermatology improves diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions.
63 citations
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February 2010 in “Journal of Neurophysiology” Microstimulation of certain facial and mouth nerves can evoke specific sensations, while deeper nerves may require multiple stimulations to affect perception.
10 citations
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December 1999 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The technique of using a skin and hair graft from behind the ear successfully reconstructed a large eyebrow defect with good cosmetic results.
19 citations
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September 2014 in “JAMA Dermatology” Eosinophilic infiltrate is not a reliable indicator for diagnosing chronic alopecia areata.
22 citations
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June 2013 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Early stage bald spots are linked to skin inflammation and damage to the upper part of the hair follicle.
9 citations
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May 2012 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery” Submental tissue is good for repairing mouth area skin with minimal scarring and good cosmetic results.
2 citations
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September 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Each group of hair follicles on the scalp shares one muscle that helps control hair movement.
7 citations
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January 2015 in “PubMed” Ultrasound biomicroscopy is useful for viewing hair follicles in alopecia areata.
8 citations
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April 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Michael L. Beehner proposed a standardized way to describe balding areas on the scalp to help hair restoration experts communicate better.
January 2026 in “Pattern Recognition” The new method improves accuracy in segmenting scalp tissue layers.
December 2025 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Scalp apocrine glands may help remove waste and balance electrolytes, but their role is not fully understood.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Microneedle arrays deliver botulinum toxin effectively for sweat suppression, similar to injections.
18 citations
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March 2009 in “Medical Hypotheses” The document suggests that blocking sweat glands with antiperspirants might allow skin-generated hormones to be absorbed, possibly increasing breast and prostate cancer risk.
August 2024 in “Journal of the Egyptian Womenʼs Dermatologic Society” SOX10 in hair follicles is linked to inflammation in alopecia areata.
January 2025 in “Diagnostics” 3D high-frequency ultrasound can help diagnose skin and hair conditions without invasive biopsies.
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November 2019 in “Biomedical Journal of Scientific and Technical Research” The document concludes that the acoustic coupler SF-001 is good for skin ultrasound, especially on rough body parts, because it's stable and shows blood vessels well.
3 citations
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July 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Alopecia areata patients have a higher risk of subclinical atherosclerosis, and carotid ultrasound can help assess their cardiovascular risk.
19 citations
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August 1996 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Alopecia areata affects hair follicle structure, even in non-balding areas.
August 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” Measuring bald patch size can help grade hair loss severity, with photograph-based evaluation being more reliable.
1 citations
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April 2008 in “Experimental Dermatology” Hidradenitis suppurativa may mainly affect vellus hair follicles, not terminal ones.
December 2002 in “대한피부과학회지” Higher androgen receptor levels in bald areas may cause hair loss, while estrogen receptors have less impact.
1 citations
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September 2020 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” The gene LRRC15 is more active in balding areas of the scalp compared to non-balding areas.
3 citations
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January 2014 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Squaric acid dibutylester for alopecia areata can cause benign skin lymphoid growths.
4 citations
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July 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Higher epinephrine concentration and specific injection sites increase scalp vasoconstriction time.
60 citations
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September 2010 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Small white dots on the scalp seen with a dermoscope correspond to sweat ducts and vary with different hair disorders.
April 2017 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Most patients with Lichen planopilaris improved with acitretin, but treatments often didn't work well; preventing infection in skin surgery is important, and bupivacaine might be a better anesthetic.
January 2019 in “Headache” Peripheral nerve blocks are a safe and effective way to treat various headaches and provide lasting pain relief.
Alopecia areata patients have higher levels of certain immune receptors, suggesting new treatment possibilities.
2 citations
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January 2019 in “PubMed” The study concluded that certain areas of the scalp and beard are safe for hair transplant donor sites in Indian men.