April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair pattern in androgenetic alopecia overlaps with scalp and bone demarcations, with distinct gene profiles affecting susceptibility.
January 2014 in “Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd. eBooks” Androgenetic alopecia is the most common cause of hair loss, affecting both men and women, with varying patterns and prevalence among different races.
February 2012 in “European Urology Supplements” Finasteride for hair loss may cause long-lasting sexual side effects in young males.
Androgenetic alopecia is a common type of hair loss in men and women, caused by a testosterone byproduct affecting hair follicles, with sensitivity determined by genetics.
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January 2000 in “Developmental dynamics” Notch-related genes play a key role in the development and cycling of hair follicles.
July 2025 in “Australasian Journal of Plastic Surgery” A precise incision technique reduces hair loss and scarring on the scalp.
September 2009 in “Hair transplant forum international” Changing the direction of cuts can make it easier to put in implants.
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November 2008 in “Hair transplant forum international” Using a special knife helps improve hairline scars from surgery.
December 2025 in “Голова и шея.” The (bi)eyebrow approach is better for frontal sinus injuries, reducing scarring and complications.
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December 2012 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Injecting triamcinolone acetonide near surgical cuts doesn't greatly affect wound healing but may help in areas with less tension.
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July 2021 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” The new triangular flag-shaped design for incisions in hair transplant surgery provides better hair alignment and cosmetic appearance without extra scarring, especially for patients with specific hair directions.
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January 1991 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” Incisional slit grafting for hair transplantation gives natural-looking results and has a high success rate.
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September 2017 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Occipital donor sites for skin grafts heal faster, hurt less, look better, and have fewer complications than femoral sites.
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September 2020 in “Hair transplant forum international” A new tool makes hair transplant surgeries faster by creating multiple cuts in one go.
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February 2017 in “Graefe s Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology” Gore-Tex is effective for severe congenital ptosis, with the open approach better for no lid crease and the closed approach better for a preserved crease.
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January 2001 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Both tissue expansion and serial excision are effective for scar revision in the head and neck area.
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December 2015 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Double trichophytic closure effectively treats thin scalp scars and reduces patient costs.
December 2015 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Double trichophytic closure effectively repairs thin scalp scars, reducing financial burden.
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August 2023 in “International Journal of Surgery Case Reports” Using titanium mesh and thigh tissue is effective for complex scalp reconstruction.
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February 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Deep Plane Fixation in scalp surgeries allows for more tissue removal with less tension, leading to better healing and less scarring.
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December 1984 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” Layered suture closure for hair transplant donor sites results in smaller scars and easier future harvesting but takes more time and may temporarily increase hair shedding.
A wavy two-layer closure in hair transplants makes scars nearly invisible for most patients.
February 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Deep Plane Fixation in scalp surgeries allows for more tissue removal with less tension and minimal scarring.
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March 2017 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” The new Mercedes flap variant effectively closed medium-sized scalp defects in a single operation with good cosmetic results and no complications.
March 2019 in “Dermatologic Surgery” 26 citations
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June 1993 in “Archives of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery” The new laser technique effectively reduces forehead lines with fewer side effects and faster recovery.
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January 2013 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Narrower donor strips and special closure techniques in hair transplants lead to smaller scars and happier patients.
August 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that using micropore tape on an 18-gauge needle can control depth in hair restoration surgery, reducing scalp trauma and complications.
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January 1979 in “PubMed” Minimal scalp shaving before neurosurgery reduces infections and offers psychological benefits.
May 2007 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” The Frechet flap technique effectively hides scalp surgery scars with good results and minimal issues.