March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Reflectance confocal microscopy can noninvasively diagnose onychomatricoma by showing unique features different from healthy nails or nail fungus.
13 citations,
May 2004 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Surgeons need to understand natural hair patterns for better hair restoration results.
9 citations,
August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Recognize and treat hair loss conditions that mimic androgenetic alopecia by identifying warning signs and using proper tools.
24 citations,
August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” SMP is a medical tattoo for hair loss, improving appearance and camouflaging scars, but requires skill and has limitations.
10 citations,
January 2007 in “Dermatologic Surgery” New scalp surgery technique results in thinner, less visible scars.
6 citations,
December 2014 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Hair density and thickness decrease in all scalp areas for East Asians with AGA.
6 citations,
July 2011 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” Eyebrow reconstruction using hair follicle grafts was successful in a man with a benign hereditary disorder affecting his eyebrows.
6 citations,
August 2003 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Hair restoration using micrografts and minigrafts can provide natural-looking hair without scars and good density in 1 or 2 sessions.
4 citations,
August 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” 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.
August 2019 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” PRP can boost hair growth and thickness, especially in early stages of hair loss, but its effectiveness varies and there's no set method or treatment frequency. Stem cells also show promise for increasing hair density.
June 2008 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that permanent hair loss conditions are complex, require early specific treatments, and "secondary permanent alopecias" might be a more accurate term than "secondary cicatricial alopecia."
January 2007 in “Dermatologic Surgery” A new scalp surgery technique leads to significantly thinner scars.
59 citations,
December 2016 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Acne keloidalis nuchae is a tough-to-treat condition that greatly affects quality of life, especially in men of African descent.
12 citations,
May 2019 in “Stem cell reviews” Fetal-maternal stem cells in a mother's hair can help with tissue repair and regeneration long after childbirth.
9 citations,
June 2014 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery” The method for sideburn reconstruction was safe and effective, giving natural-looking hair with minimal scarring.
5 citations,
February 2015 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Two cases of a rare skin condition were successfully treated with laser therapy, offering a non-surgical treatment option.
4 citations,
July 2020 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” A protein called ectodysplasin-A2 increases a hair growth inhibitor in balding cells, which could be a target for hair loss treatment.
August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Hair restoration techniques and new cell sources improve hair loss treatments.
208 citations,
January 2013 in “Lab on a Chip” The Multi-Organ-Chip improves the growth and quality of skin and hair in the lab, potentially replacing animal testing.
60 citations,
June 2019 in “Ageing Research Reviews” Fat from the body can help improve hair growth and scars when used in skin treatments.
46 citations,
March 2013 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Non-ablative and ablative fractional lasers helped hair growth in some cases without major side effects, but didn't work for all hair disorders.
44 citations,
April 2012 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Scarring alopecias are complex hair loss disorders that require early treatment to prevent permanent hair loss.
23 citations,
June 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is a low-risk treatment for Androgenic Alopecia (AGA) that generally improves hair count or density, but more research is needed for optimization.
21 citations,
January 2010 in “International Journal of Trichology” TrichoScan often makes mistakes and needs improvement for correct hair growth analysis.
16 citations,
March 2020 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), a substance from a patient's own blood, can stimulate hair regrowth in people with Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA) who haven't had success with other treatments, but more research is needed to optimize its use.
16 citations,
September 2018 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Plant-based remedies may treat hair loss by reducing inflammation and improving insulin resistance.
16 citations,
January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” New treatments and early diagnosis methods for permanent hair loss due to scar tissue are important for managing its psychological effects.
15 citations,
November 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Hair restoration can sometimes result in unnatural-looking hair, wide scars, and poorly designed hairlines, but these issues can be corrected with careful planning, various techniques, and possibly medical therapy.
13 citations,
March 2017 in “Genomics” Genomic approach finds new possible treatments for hair loss.
12 citations,
August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Choose hair restoration surgery candidates carefully and plan treatments for a natural look and future hair loss.