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Vascular Surgery should become an independent discipline with its own board for a better future.
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research Technical Aspects of Prolonged Scalp Expansion
Scalp expansion is an effective way to reconstruct the scalp with good cosmetic outcomes.
research An Exploratory Study of Television Advertising Practices: Do Profitability and Organization Size Affect Clearance Formality?
More profitable TV stations have stricter ad approval rules, and bigger stations are generally stricter too.
research The Facelift
Facelifts can lead to high patient satisfaction and a quick recovery when done correctly.
research Association of Infant Physical Development and Rapid Growth With Pubertal Onset Among Girls in Rural China
Babies who gain weight quickly, especially in the first 3 months, may start puberty earlier.
research The Hydroxypropyl-β-Cyclodextrin-Minoxidil Inclusion Complex Improves the Cardiovascular and Proliferative Adverse Effects of Minoxidil in Male Rats: Implications in the Treatment of Alopecia
A new gel form of minoxidil is equally effective for hair growth and safer for the heart and other organs than the traditional solution.
research HIF-1α Stimulators Function Equally to Leading Hair Loss Agents in Enhancing Dermal Papilla Growth
HIF-1α stimulators, like deferiprone, work as well as popular hair loss treatments, minoxidil and caffeine, in promoting hair growth.
research Effect of Surgeon's Workload on Rate of Transection During Follicular Unit Excision/Extraction (FUE)
Surgeons make more mistakes in hair transplant procedures as they get tired or do more work.
research Viable Terminal Scalp Hair Follicles Are Necessary and Sufficient for Clinical Efficacy of Finasteride in Male Pattern Hair Loss
Finasteride works for hair loss by maintaining existing hair follicles, not reversing miniaturization.
research Low-Level Light-Assisted Photodynamic Therapy Using a Wearable Cap-Like Device for the Treatment of Actinic Keratosis of the Scalp
A wearable cap-like device using light therapy reduced scalp skin lesions by 71% and was painless.
research Incidence and Risk Factors for Alopecia in Survivors of Critical Illness: A Multi-Centre Observational Study
Many survivors of critical illness, especially those with sepsis, experience hair loss.
research Development and Pilot-Testing of the Alopecia Areata Assessment Tool (ALTO)
The Alopecia Areata Assessment Tool (ALTO) effectively identifies alopecia areata from other hair loss types but needs more validation.
research Determination of Finasteride and Its Metabolite in Urine by Dispersive Liquid-Liquid Microextraction Combined with Field-Enhanced Sample Stacking and Sweeping
New method accurately measures finasteride and M3 in urine, helping evaluate pharmacokinetics.
research Developing Procedure-Specific Consent Forms in Plastic Surgery: Lessons Learned
Custom-made consent forms for each plastic surgery procedure improve patient understanding and reduce legal issues.
research Influence of the Alkylsulfonylamino Substituent Located at the 6-Position of 2,2-Dimethylchromans Structurally Related to Cromakalim: From Potassium Channel Openers to Calcium Entry Blockers?
New compounds similar to cromakalim were less effective at inhibiting insulin release but improved in solubility and one acted as a calcium entry blocker, not a potassium channel opener.
research Spironolactone May Reduce the Risk of Incident Rosacea
Spironolactone might lower the chance of getting rosacea.
research Effect of Topically Applied Minoxidil on the Survival of Rat Dorsal Skin Flap
Minoxidil applied before and after surgery improves skin flap survival in rats.
research Hair Loss and the Applied Techniques for Identification of Novel Hair Growth Promoters for Hair Regrowth
Many products for hair re-growth exist, but a perfect treatment without side effects has not yet been found.
research Pharmacokinetics of Two Novel Formulations of Modified-Release Oral Testosterone Alone and With Finasteride in Normal Men With Experimental Hypogonadism
New oral testosterone formulations show potential for safer, effective hormone replacement in men with low testosterone.
research Intricacies of the Single-Scar Technique for Donor Harvesting in Hair Transplantation Surgery
The article concludes that using the single-scar technique for hair transplants can result in a more attractive scar and that concerns about the technique can be managed with proper methods.
research Chest Hair Used as Donor Material in Hair Restoration Surgery
Chest hair can be used for scalp hair transplants when there's not enough scalp hair.
research Effect of MK-386, a Novel Inhibitor of Type 1 5 Alpha-Reductase, Alone and in Combination with Finasteride, on Serum Dihydrotestosterone Concentrations in Men
MK-386 and finasteride together effectively reduce DHT levels, potentially treating acne and male pattern baldness.
research Improved Scalp Reduction Results with Prolonged Acute Tissue Expansion
The new technique PÂTÉ improved the amount of scalp tissue removed in surgeries.
research The Role of Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy in Refractory Folliculitis Decalvans
Platelet-rich plasma therapy may help treat folliculitis decalvans but benefits might not last without ongoing treatment.
research Is Low-Level Laser Therapy Useful as an Adjunctive Treatment for Canine Acral Lick Dermatitis? A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Sham-Controlled Study
Low-level laser therapy did not reduce licking or improve lesions in dogs with ALD but did increase hair growth.
research Anti-Androgenetic Alopecia Effect of Policosanol from Chinese Wax by Regulating Abnormal Hormone Levels to Suppress Premature Hair Follicle Entry into the Regression Phase
Policosanol helps treat hair loss by balancing hormones and supporting hair growth.
research Desmoplastic Trichoepithelioma: Histopathologic and Immunohistochemical Criteria for Differentiation of a Rare Benign Hair Follicle Tumor From Other Cutaneous Adnexal Tumors
The document concludes that recent studies help tell apart desmoplastic trichoepitheliomas from other skin tumors, but more research is needed for clear differentiation.
research Enhanced Follicular Delivery of Finasteride to Human Scalp Skin Using Heat and Chemical Penetration Enhancers
Heat and chemicals improve finasteride delivery to scalp and hair follicles, potentially enhancing treatment for hair loss.
research Plasma Zinc Levels in Males with Androgenetic Alopecia as Possible Predictors of Conservative Therapy Effectiveness
Lower zinc levels may predict less effective hair loss treatment.
research Tissue Expansion in the Head and Neck
Tissue expansion for head and neck reconstruction has good blood supply and doesn't need capsule removal, but expect temporary hair loss with normal growth resuming after 6-8 months.