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January 2020 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” This pilot study found that platelet-rich plasma injections did not improve hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia.
October 2017 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study found that metformin improved quality of life for overweight and obese women with PCOS, while clomiphene citrate and inositol were more effective for non-obese and underweight women.
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found that hair transplantation to lower the frontal hairline resulted in high satisfaction scores from both patients (average 4.2 out of 5) and surgeons (average 4.3 out of 5), suggesting it as a viable option for addressing high forehead concerns.
March 2026 in “Cosmetics” This observational study found that endoscopic subcutaneous midface elevation with vertical SMAS plication safely and effectively rejuvenates the mid and lower face in patients under 45 with early facial soft-tissue ptosis, reporting no facial nerve injuries and minor complications like localized cicatricial alopecia and hematomas.
March 2026 in “Journal of Evidence-Based Medicine” This study found that AI chatbots provided highly accurate responses to plastic surgery exam questions, indicating their reliability as learning tools for medical students in this field.