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November 2021 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” 2021 saw a slow return to normalcy and increased scientific engagement despite COVID-19 challenges.
March 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” The document concludes that different patterns of hair thickness and scalp changes can help diagnose types of non-scarring hair loss.
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November 2015 in “Hair transplant forum international” The 23rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery in Chicago provided valuable information for daily practice in the field.
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January 2008 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Modern hair restoration techniques have evolved from punch grafting to methods like micro-grafting and follicular unit transplantation, but they are labor-intensive, expensive, and can lead to patient dissatisfaction. Future treatments may involve cloned hair follicles and drugs like finasteride.
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April 2024 in “MGM Journal of Medical Sciences” Traditional Indian home remedies are effective and culturally important.
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