July 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Various techniques and tools for hair restoration were presented in 1998, including a mathematical model for donor area, use of lasers in surgery, methods for controlling grafted hair direction, and ways to increase graft yield. Satisfaction rates were around 39%, and studies showed trauma and dehydration can damage hair follicles.
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January 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks” Hair growth is influenced by hormones and goes through different phases; androgens can both promote and inhibit hair growth depending on the body area.
September 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The best results in surgical hair restoration come from careful techniques, optimal use of limited hair supply, correct hair direction, saving hair for key areas, understanding scarring effects, and adjusting hair graft density.
Local flaps are effective for covering small to large scalp and forehead defects with good cosmetic results.
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February 1991 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” Scalp flaps are used for reconstruction, considering factors like inelasticity, hair growth, and blood supply, with techniques adapting to age-related changes in vascularity.
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August 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The new "differential stripping" method effectively measures how much substance gets into hair follicles.
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February 2017 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Hair camouflage offers various options for hair loss, helping reduce psychological impact.
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May 1989 in “Postgraduate Medicine” The document concludes that hair loss is common and can be treated with medications like minoxidil or surgical options, and it significantly affects people's psychological well-being.
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July 2014 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Different ethnic hair traits must be considered for successful hair restoration surgery to achieve natural-looking results.
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July 2016 in “Atlas of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics” Careful planning and technique in upper facial rejuvenation can minimize risks like hair loss, nerve damage, and scarring.
January 2007 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that hair transplantation for Asians should consider unique scalp and hair traits, use small grafts, and combine surgery with medication like finasteride and minoxidil for best results.
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June 2012 in “International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” Facial feminization surgery is effective in helping transgender women appear more feminine and has high patient satisfaction.
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December 2013 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The document concludes that hair is complex, with a detailed growth cycle, structure, and clinical importance, affecting various scientific and medical fields.
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May 2004 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Creating a natural-looking hairline in hair restoration surgery involves using follicular unit grafts, proper hair placement, and artistic skills to give the illusion of density.
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February 2020 in “PLOS genetics” Mice with LSS deficiency showed hair loss and cataracts, similar to humans, and can help in understanding and treating this condition.
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July 1996 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Knowing detailed head and neck anatomy is crucial for safe and effective facelift surgery.
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September 2016 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” The document concludes that new methods improve the accuracy of diagnosing scalp alopecia and challenges the old way of classifying it.
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February 2016 in “Clinical Medicine” The document concludes that diagnosing and treating hair loss is complex and requires understanding its psychological effects and underlying causes, while also calling for more research and new treatments.
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June 2013 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Lateral oblique forehead lines are caused by muscle movement, not sleep positions, and can be treated with botulinum toxin A.
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January 2013 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document explains the genetic causes and characteristics of inherited hair disorders.
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July 2008 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The Cross-section Trichometer is a promising tool for measuring hair characteristics without cutting the hair and may have various clinical uses.
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December 2004 in “Medicine” Different hair and scalp disorders cause hair loss or excess hair growth, with various treatments available depending on the specific condition.
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January 2013 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document reviews various hair and nail disorders, their causes, and treatments, emphasizing the need for proper diagnosis and the link between nail changes and systemic diseases.
June 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” High-resolution MRI can distinguish between tertiary androgenetic alopecia and severe alopecia areata by measuring scalp and tissue thickness and hair follicle depth.
Orthognathic surgeons play a key role in modifying masculine facial features to be more feminine, often improving transgender women's quality of life.
November 2013 in “John Wiley & Sons, Ltd eBooks” Skin symptoms can indicate endocrine disorders and have various treatments.
April 1955 in “Archives of pediatrics & adolescent medicine” Children's skin diseases need special care and treatment.
Protein profiling of forehead skin can help distinguish between frontal fibrosing alopecia and androgenetic alopecia.
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August 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Vitiligo is a skin condition causing white spots, more common in women, often starts before age 20, and can affect mental health.
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June 2004 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Microspheres about 1.5 micrometers in size can best penetrate hair follicles, potentially reaching important stem cells.