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      research Tissue Expansion in Cicatricial Alopecia

      14 citations , May 1987 in “Archives of Dermatology”
      This article discusses tissue-expansion augmented scalp reduction as a surgical option for cicatricial alopecia patients who are otherwise not candidates for traditional hair replacement techniques, but it reports no new clinical results.

      research Surgical Anatomy of the Scalp

      July 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery”
      This study found that understanding the surgical anatomy of the scalp significantly improves outcomes in scalp surgery by reducing complications like unsightly scars and distorted hair patterns.

      research News updates

      April 2012 in “Lab Animal”
      Early exposure to germs may protect against autoimmune diseases, lack of sex increases alcohol preference in fruit flies, a potential baldness treatment could involve blocking a specific receptor, skin memory cells help prevent re-infection, high-fat diets can affect brain cells related to weight, and the link between social status, stress, and heart disease in primates is unclear.

      research Postoperative Alopecia Following Orthognathic Surgery

      9 citations , August 2008 in “Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery”
      This case report describes postoperative alopecia in a female patient following orthognathic surgery and underscores the importance of understanding the condition's pathophysiology for prevention and identification.

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      community Stumbled on some research

       8 upvotes 5 years ago
      Elevated PGD2 levels in bald scalp tissue may contribute to hair loss, and treatments like castor oil, finasteride, and minoxidil are discussed as potential solutions. Some users explore alternatives like oral castor oil and cetirizine for those who cannot use finasteride.

      community Another transplant or SMP? (Not balding)

      in Transplants  23 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user is considering another hair transplant or scalp micropigmentation (SMP) for a congenital bald spot, but previous transplants were less effective due to scar tissue. Suggestions include using hair fibers, changing hairstyles, or doing nothing, as the spot is not very noticeable.

      community Average r/bald user complaining

       401 upvotes 9 months ago
      Hair loss treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, focusing on their effectiveness and side effects. It also highlights the disparity in medical research funding between hair loss and conditions like endometriosis.

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