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GlossarySurgical Excision (Excision)

removal of abnormal tissue by cutting it out

Surgical excision, also known as excision surgery or surgical removal, is a medical procedure where a surgeon cuts out and removes tissue, such as a tumor, lesion, or other abnormal growth, from the body. This technique is often used to treat conditions like skin cancer, cysts, or benign tumors, and can be performed using various tools, including scalpels, lasers, or electrosurgical devices, depending on the specific case and location of the tissue.

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Old Friend or New Ally: A Comparison of Follicular Unit Transplantation and Follicular Unit Excision Methods in Hair Transplantation

research Old Friend or New Ally: A Comparison of Follicular Unit Transplantation and Follicular Unit Excision Methods in Hair Transplantation

9 citations , March 2020 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

Both Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) and Follicular Unit Excision (FUE) are effective hair transplant methods; the best choice depends on the patient's needs and the surgeon's preference.

research Melanotic Pigmentation in Excisional Scar of Melanoma Patient Who Received BRAF and MEK Inhibitors

1 citations , August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Patients with melanoma who saw dermatologists and were from higher-income areas were more likely to have follow-up visits, which was linked to lower mortality.

How to Avoid Overharvesting During Repeat Follicular Unit Excision Sessions by Calculating the Number and Density of Previously Excised Grafts

research How to Avoid Overharvesting During Repeat Follicular Unit Excision Sessions by Calculating the Number and Density of Previously Excised Grafts

July 2018 in “Hair transplant forum international”

To prevent thinning in the donor area, harvest less than 50% of the original hair density in repeat hair transplants.

research Ribonucleotide Excision Repair Is Essential to Prevent Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Skin

34 citations , August 2018 in “Cancer research”

Fixing DNA errors is crucial to prevent skin cancer.

research Tissue Expansion and Serial Excision in Scar Revision

25 citations , 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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community Saw a local dermatologist recently, they suggested switching from Finasteride to Dutasteride…

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 19 upvotes 3 weeks ago

The user experienced hair loss and initially saw improvement with Finasteride but is now considering switching to Dutasteride due to lack of recent results. They plan to add topical Minoxidil and are awaiting biopsy results to determine the cause of hair loss.

community Sucess story for you guys, pics are 10+ years apart.

in Progress Pictures 311 upvotes 1 year ago

A user shared a success story showing hair regrowth over 10 years, attributing it to quitting creatine and taking 0.5mg finasteride. Some commenters were skeptical about creatine's impact, while others inquired about side effects, and the original poster reported no negative effects from finasteride.

community Verteporfin day 119 update - donor hair regeneration human trial

in Research/Science 148 upvotes 2 years ago

A human trial of verteporfin, a drug that can inhibit wound healing by scarring and promote regeneration of original tissue and hair follicles to provide an unlimited source for hair transplants; people discussed the potential of this drug and how it could be rolled out in mainstream with more doctors getting on board.