150 citations
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February 2013 in “Surgical Infections” Silver can help prevent and treat infections but its effectiveness varies and should be weighed against costs and side effects.
June 2018 in “Surgical Case Reports” S-1 treatment led to a complete response in pancreatic cancer with manageable side effects.
February 2008 in “Medical & surgical dermatology” Some treatments like topical oxygen and stem cells show promise for wound healing and hair growth, but evidence for modern dressings over traditional ones is limited.
December 2002 in “Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology-head and Neck Surgery” Manage hair loss from trauma with scalp expansion, advancement flaps, and hair transplantation.
January 2022 in “Surgical & Cosmetic Dermatology” Fat grafting before FUE hair transplantation effectively treats scalp scars.
January 2015 in “Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma injections are an effective treatment for hair loss with minimal side effects.
March 2009 in “Medical & surgical dermatology” Women with androgenetic alopecia have fewer terminal hairs, phenol in nail surgery is safe, and a new hair transplant method is faster and less damaging.
13 citations
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August 2020 in “Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques” Biotin supplements are generally ineffective in preventing hair loss after sleeve gastrectomy.
6 citations
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August 2007 in “Journal of Surgical Research” Mice genetically modified to produce more Del1 protein had faster hair regrowth.
69 citations
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September 1991 in “Journal of Surgical Research” Understanding how fetal wounds heal could help improve healing in adults.
May 2023 in “Surgical Case Reports” A woman's hair loss improved after removing a tumor in her thymus gland, suggesting hair loss can be linked to such tumors even without a specific muscle weakness condition.
January 2024 in “Surgical & Cosmetic Dermatology” Hair transplants can help transgender individuals match their appearance with their gender identity.
8 citations
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October 2019 in “The Journal of surgical research/Journal of surgical research” Sodium valproate helps skin healing by affecting GABA and histone deacetylase.
1 citations
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January 2020 in “Saudi Surgical Journal” Bariatric surgery can lead to zinc deficiency and hair loss.
March 2026 in “Journal of Surgical Case Reports” Smoking and long surgeries can cause severe complications like tissue death after hair transplants.
Doctors recommend postoperative radiation for male breast cancer, advise against testosterone for vasomotor symptoms post-adrenalectomy, suggest non-hormonal treatments for atrophic vaginitis after mastectomy, note no specific treatment for anticoagulant-induced hair loss, and call for more research on silicosis from silicon carbide exposure.
7 citations
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August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Megasessions in hair transplant can cover more area or increase density but need a skilled team and careful planning, and have both benefits like less downtime and risks like lower graft survival.
16 citations
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December 2004 in “Aesthetic surgery journal” The hand rejuvenation method makes hands look younger by improving skin and filling out tissues.
3 citations
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April 2002 in “The Lancet” Painful hair loss in an elderly woman was caused by giant cell arteritis, not just aging.
72 citations
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September 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Careful planning and patient counseling can lead to excellent hair transplant results, often in one or two sessions.
September 2011 in “Cancer” Men who start losing hair at 20 may have a higher chance of getting prostate cancer later.
February 2005 in “The Journal of Urology” Finasteride for hair loss doesn't harm erectile function; weight loss and exercise improve it.
2 citations
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February 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Surgery” Flutamide-induced hypospadias in rats slows down early wound healing.
2 citations
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January 1986 in “Dermatology” A woman with Kallman's syndrome also developed alopecia universalis, a condition not previously linked to Kallman's.
March 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The Miniflap Hair Restoration method effectively restores hair and reduces baldness, but may cause some hair loss and increased baldness in the crown, with the Juri flap method suggested as a quicker, less risky alternative.
November 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” The document concludes that careful techniques, proper patient selection, and management strategies are crucial to minimize complications in facial plastic surgery.
11 citations
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January 2011 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Follicular unit transplant successfully repigmented vitiligo patch on upper lip.
February 2000 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The "Color Atlas of Hair Restoration Surgery" is a clear, practical guide for hair restoration procedures, covering topics like flaps, grafts, and planning, and is known for its helpful photos.
June 1995 in “International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics” Women with hair loss have higher androgen levels, while men with early balding have altered androgen ratios.
June 1995 in “International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics” The new method showed that endometriotic tissue has lower estrogen receptor levels but similar progesterone levels compared to normal endometrium, with both following a similar cycle.