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December 2012 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Injecting platelet-rich plasma (PRP) can increase hair growth rate and density in male pattern baldness.
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March 1995 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Using both vertical and transverse sections for alopecia biopsies improves diagnosis without extra cost.
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August 1991 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” Using tissue expanders and hyaluronidase in scalp reduction surgery allows for more scalp removal and easier surgery.
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May 2004 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” By 2004, Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) was the most effective method for surgical hair restoration, while the newer Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) had more disadvantages and was less recommended.
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September 2003 in “Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery” Follicular-unit grafting is an effective hair transplant method that looks natural and has a high success rate.
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June 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” New instruments were introduced to make hair transplantation surgery more precise and improve graft survival.
Androstenedione is better than testosterone for diagnosing PCOS in Indian women.
April 2018 in “Journal of Ayurveda and integrative medicine” Ayurvedic treatment improved hair growth in a person with hair loss.
Saw palmetto is not proven to improve urinary flow, prostate size, or hair loss.
April 2009 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The document concludes that the first book on mesotherapy lacks convincing evidence, the second book is good for beginners in facial rejuvenation, and the third book is valuable for understanding complications in skin surgery.
August 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The KNU implanter for hair transplants showed a high survival rate of 90%+ for transplanted hairs after 6 months, with benefits like natural hair direction and fewer scars.
September 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The article concludes that uniform density hair restoration is generally preferred for its natural look, but the best approach depends on the individual's characteristics and preferences.
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