Stem cell treatments show promise for hair loss but need more research.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” The hemp extract significantly increased hair regrowth in both men and women without any side effects.
July 2015 in “Hair transplant forum international” Facial hair transplants are generally successful, with hair growth beginning around 3 months post-surgery.
7 citations,
March 2005 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Indian men have 62.1% hair loss, mostly grade II vertex, and less extensive than other populations.
40 citations,
December 2006 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Minoxidil helps hair regrowth in traction alopecia.
10 citations,
March 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finasteride's effectiveness for frontal fibrosing alopecia is uncertain.
6 citations,
April 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Treating the temple area carefully with combined methods improves facial youthfulness.
November 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Hair loss treated with minoxidil, finasteride, laser/light, hair transplant, and scalp prostheses; more research needed for skin of color.
98 citations,
February 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Dutasteride may help stabilize Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, but more research is needed.
37 citations,
August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Facial hair restoration is generally successful and satisfying for patients when done with quality techniques and realistic expectations.
24 citations,
September 2015 in “JAAD case reports” Finasteride helps hair regrowth in frontal fibrosing alopecia.
17 citations,
January 2010 in “PubMed” Optimal storage solutions and effective additives are crucial for improving the survival of hair transplant grafts.
16 citations,
October 2012 in “The Journal of Dermatology” The BASP classification is more reliable than the Norwood-Hamilton for classifying hair loss in men and women.
14 citations,
January 2006 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” Alopecia areata can look like frontal fibrosing alopecia, making diagnosis hard.
14 citations,
February 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Best hair transplant results happen when tissues are least damaged.
12 citations,
January 1978 in “The Laryngoscope” Using a scalp flap for hair transplantation gives denser, faster results than older methods, but it's complex and needs careful planning.
7 citations,
February 2012 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” The mini-lift is a less invasive face-lift for younger patients that is quicker, cheaper, and has a fast recovery, but is less effective for the midface and excessive neck skin.
5 citations,
July 1999 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Unsatisfactory hair restoration results can be significantly improved with strategic hair redistribution and new donor hair placement, despite previous surgery challenges.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A 90-year-old woman's hand lesion was a rare, aggressive skin cancer treated successfully with surgery.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A 54-year-old man with painful skin blisters and fever was diagnosed with Sweet syndrome and successfully treated with corticosteroids.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A 5-year-old girl with a rare skin disorder was effectively treated with skin creams instead of oral medication.
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.
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.
January 1970 in “Bangladesh journal of plastic surgery” Robotic hair transplantation surgery is generally effective with high satisfaction rates and minimal complications.
February 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Best hair transplant results happen when tissues are least damaged.
179 citations,
March 2005 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Oral antiandrogens effectively treat female hair loss, with better results in higher hair loss grades.
179 citations,
December 2004 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some postmenopausal women with frontal fibrosing alopecia stopped losing hair with finasteride treatment, hinting at a possible hormonal cause.
165 citations,
December 2002 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” Male hormones, particularly DHT, are linked to male pattern hair loss, and treatments like finasteride can help, but they don't work for postmenopausal women's hair loss, which may have different causes.
134 citations,
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.
123 citations,
August 2005 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The study found that Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia affects a broader age range of women and early treatment can help stop hair loss.