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Recent discoveries have improved our understanding of hair loss, but challenges in treatment and knowledge among specialists still exist.
May 1999 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The cell culture medium "RPMI" might slightly improve hair graft survival, but not by a significant amount.
April 2024 in “Dermatologic surgery” Microneedling at a depth of 0.5 mm is the most effective single treatment for hair loss among the tested depths.
July 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Aloe Vera and injectable platelet-rich fibrin (i-PRF) together can speed up and improve hair growth when used in the right amounts.
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September 2019 in “Hair transplant forum international” The study looked at the effects of any dose of finasteride, not a specific amount.
Online tools are effective and cost-efficient for recruiting dermatology research participants, especially among younger people.
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COVID-19 may lead to severe skin necrosis without clear underlying causes, as seen in a diabetic patient who required leg amputation.
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Oral contraceptives are generally recommended for healthy young girls, but specific types may vary based on individual health conditions and barrier methods are less popular among adolescents.