52 citations,
August 1978 in “Journal of Applied Polymer Science” Human hair's ability to get wet is complex and can change with treatments, damage, and environment.
32 citations,
January 1986 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” Surgical correction can treat hair loss in black women caused by styling practices, with techniques chosen based on individual needs and hair loss severity.
The conclusion is that closing scalp wounds is possible, but restoring hair without donor material is still a major challenge.
June 1997 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” Gradual improvements in hair restoration techniques are safer and more effective than drastic changes.
15 citations,
June 2015 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery” Early surgical removal of scalp hemangiomas leads to good scarring and hair growth.
3 citations,
October 2021 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” Follicular unit extraction is a hair transplant method that can leave small scars and uses various tools for harvesting hair from different body parts.
1 citations,
May 2015 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The Sacred Heart Bilobed Flap is a surgical method for repairing small scalp defects with local flaps, relying on scalp elasticity and hair regrowth to hide any imperfections.
3 citations,
August 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Clascoterone safely promotes hair growth similar to minoxidil.
26 citations,
July 2006 in “Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery” New techniques in scalp reconstruction have improved cosmetic results and reduced complications, especially for large defects.
8 citations,
March 2009 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” The "flying-wings" scalp flap technique is a simple, safe, and effective way to reconstruct large areas of scalp loss in children.
2 citations,
July 1999 in “International Journal of Clinical Practice” Common baldness treatments include cosmetic methods, medication like minoxidil, and surgery, but no cure exists.
1 citations,
January 2010 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that local flaps are effective for reconstructive surgery in the head and neck, offering good skin match and function.
1 citations,
May 2021 in “BMC Proceedings” The document concludes that more research is needed to reduce frequent hospital visits, addiction medicine education improves with specific training, early breast cancer surgery findings are emerging, nipple smears are not very accurate, surgery for older melanoma patients doesn't extend life, a genetic condition in infants can often be treated with one drug, doctors are inconsistent with blood clot medication, a certain gene may protect against cell damage, muscle gene overexpression affects many other genes, and some mitochondrial genes are less active in mice with tumors.
NB-UVB phototherapy is an effective and safe treatment for vitiligo, especially on hands and feet, and can be improved with tacrolimus.
1 citations,
June 2001 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” The Anchor Flap is an effective, quick treatment for severe baldness but requires skilled surgeons and careful patient selection.
3 citations,
August 2018 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” The technique effectively repairs skin after tumor removal, maintaining appearance and function without complications.
12 citations,
July 2017 in “Scientific reports” Researchers developed a way to study human body clocks using hair tissue, which works similarly in both healthy and dementia patients.
5 citations,
March 1985 in “Head & Neck Surgery” Combining scalp reduction and hair transplants improves coverage and appearance for male baldness.
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.
1 citations,
April 1995 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” The Mercedes incision is a new hair restoration technique that creates a more natural look and has a high success rate.
July 2012 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The author believes artificial dermis might not be the best first option for hair transplant surgeons when other surgical choices exist for scalp reconstruction.
23 citations,
March 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hair restoration surgery techniques have evolved, with focus on patient selection and realistic goals, and future advancements may include cloning and gene therapy.
13 citations,
March 2013 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The document concludes that hair restoration has advanced significantly, with FUE becoming more popular, and stresses the importance of physician training and ethical practices in the field.
10 citations,
December 1999 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The technique of using a skin and hair graft from behind the ear successfully reconstructed a large eyebrow defect with good cosmetic results.
8 citations,
July 2010 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Adding more glutathione to the preservation solution doesn't reduce oxidative stress in hair transplants.
5 citations,
January 1985 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Flap surgery is effective for treating male baldness, offering immediate results with dense hair growth.
The treatment successfully integrated hair follicles into a dermal template, showing new hair growth and blood vessel formation.
September 2006 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Hair transplant surgeries can be improved by preserving follicles in a special solution, and surgeries done at outpatient facilities are more profitable than those at hospitals.
January 1997 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The book is a detailed guide on hair replacement surgery and its practices.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Leontopodium alpinum extract may help reduce hair shedding by keeping hair in the growth phase longer.