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The "open punch" technique for hair transplantation can help reduce damage to hair grafts and may be especially useful for beginners and in cases with curly hair.

Uterine transplants for transgender women are feasible but need more research.

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), a protein-rich extract from a patient's blood, shows promise in improving hair density, thickness, and quality, but the best method of use and number of treatments needed for noticeable results are still unclear.

Combination therapies for androgenetic alopecia work best but can have significant side effects and costs.

Female pattern hair loss diagnosed by scalp appearance, treated with combined therapies and targeted approaches.

Human sebaceous glands contain enzymes that affect androgen production and may influence sebum production and acne.

Hair transplant techniques have improved and become less invasive over time, but there are concerns about unregulated centers. The market is growing, with potential for more growth in India due to increasing hair loss cases. New technologies like robotic transplants are promising for the future. Surgeons are encouraged to prioritize patient safety and understand the science behind their techniques.

Different ethnic hair traits must be considered for successful hair restoration surgery to achieve natural-looking results.

Follicular unit excision (FUE) is a popular hair transplant method that avoids a linear scar but has potential challenges and side effects if not done properly.

Book covers all aspects of hair restoration surgery, highly recommended.

The skin-responsive device improved beard and body hair transplant success and increased surgeons' willingness to perform the procedure.

High temperatures, acidic conditions, and too much coconut oil damage hair, while a pH of 5 to 7 keeps it healthy.

The book is highly praised as an essential resource for plastic surgeons, despite minor gaps.

Dr. WP Unger suggested that traditional strip harvesting might be better for hair transplants than Follicular Unit Extraction due to higher hair survival rates and less risk of a patchy look at the donor site.

Saw palmetto extract may help treat brain tumors by blocking a specific growth signal and blood vessel formation.

The microbiome may be linked to hair loss and could be a target for new treatments.

5-alpha reductase inhibitors may have additional effects on cancer, mental health, heart health, and hormone levels beyond treating prostate enlargement.

Hair loss can be an early sign of prostate enlargement.

5-alpha reductase inhibitors increase the risk of sexual dysfunction in patients treating enlarged prostate but not in those treating hair loss.

Women with PCOS may be more likely to have gum disease than healthy women.

A woman was allergic to quinine in her anti-hair loss lotion.

Vitamin D is important for skin health and can affect various skin diseases.

Vitamin D is important for skin health, but more research is needed to understand its full effects and treatment potential.

A woman developed thick gums from everolimus treatment after a kidney transplant.

New cancer treatments are less harmful to hair but can still cause hair loss, color, shape, and growth changes.

Sublingual minoxidil is a safe and effective treatment for hair loss, especially in women.

Low doses of oral minoxidil, a hair loss treatment, can cause temporary morning swelling around the eyes, but it's not serious and can disappear with continued use or dose adjustment.

In 2017, Spanish dermatologists most often prescribed minoxidil and finasteride for male hair loss, and minoxidil and oral contraceptives for premenopausal female hair loss.

Transplanting hair follicles into chronic ulcers helps them heal better.

Platelet-rich plasma might help with skin aging, ulcers, and hair loss, but more research is needed to prove its effectiveness and safety.