August 2003 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Craig Ziering created a system to classify scalp hair patterns, important for improving hair restoration surgery results.
May 2003 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Hair loss can be treated with medications like minoxidil and finasteride or surgery, but treatment effectiveness varies by alopecia type and accurate diagnosis is important.
March 2003 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Dr. Dominic A. Brandy shared methods to fix aesthetic problems from old hair restoration techniques, using methods like follicular unit grafting and scalp removal, which helped patients look more natural after surgery. He also suggested using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil to control hair loss in most men with baldness, especially those who had flap surgery.
September 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The evaluation system improves patient selection for hair loss surgery, leading to fewer but more successful surgeries.
November 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Galea fixation is a safe and effective way to remove bald scalp with minimal scarring and reduced stretch-back.
October 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Cutting and implanting hair follicles can create finer, more natural-looking hairlines, with about half of the implanted hairs growing back.
August 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The KNU implanter for hair transplants showed a high survival rate of 90%+ for transplanted hairs after 6 months, with benefits like natural hair direction and fewer scars.
June 2001 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” The editorial concludes that the field of hair loss treatment has become more scientific and that effective treatments are important for self-esteem and job prospects.
June 2001 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” The Hair Implanter Pen increases speed and is gentle on grafts, with users mastering it after a few tries.
March 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The Miniflap Hair Restoration method effectively restores hair and reduces baldness, but may cause some hair loss and increased baldness in the crown, with the Juri flap method suggested as a quicker, less risky alternative.
September 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The article concludes that uniform density hair restoration is generally preferred for its natural look, but the best approach depends on the individual's characteristics and preferences.
June 1997 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” Scalp flaps are still a valuable hair loss treatment because of their benefits.
January 1997 in “Journal of Toxicology-cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology” The book "Hair Replacement" is a detailed guide on hair transplant and treatments, useful for surgeons and clinicians.
November 1994 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” Thousand-graft hair transplants offer better coverage and look more natural but have concerns about graft survival and cosmetic risks.
June 1994 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” The article emphasizes the need for proper training and ethical practice in hair transplantation to prevent poor outcomes and psychological harm to patients.
December 1986 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Wax injection did not stop hair loss and caused changes to the skull.
July 2021 in “Medical journal, Armed Forces India” Using platelet-rich plasma in hair restoration surgery significantly improves hair density after 6 months and is safe to use.
July 2021 in “International Ophthalmology” Female hair loss patients more likely to have dry eye and gland issues.
June 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” New scale reliably assesses male hair loss with female pattern.
March 2021 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists” In Pakistan, men with more severe hair loss often have a higher BMI.
Caffeine can potentially treat common hair loss by counteracting hair follicle shrinkage caused by hormones.
November 2020 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” Sulfotransferase SULT1A1 activity may predict minoxidil treatment success for hair loss.
March 2020 in “Journal of the turkish academy of dermatology” There's no significant link between blood fat levels and male pattern baldness.
November 2019 in “Quality in primary care” Scalp micropigmentation is a tattooing method that can mimic a full head of hair without surgery and has no healing time.
October 2019 in “International journal of clinical & experimental dermatology” Female pattern hair loss greatly affects quality of life, especially in younger patients, those with the condition for a long time, and those with mental health issues. A more comprehensive treatment approach is suggested.
August 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma helps hair regrowth and improves quality of life in women with hair loss, but minoxidil may be more effective.
April 2019 in “Journal of emerging technologies and innovative research” Early treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss is important to stop it from getting worse, and various treatments can help, especially in mild to moderate cases.
October 2017 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Stem cells preservation in AGA could be a potential therapy, but more cases needed.
Detailed history and physical examination are crucial for diagnosing hair loss.
March 2017 in “Journal of Dermatology” Different hair loss patterns may be linked to varying male hormone levels.