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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.
January 2024 in “Anaesthesia reports” Using a gel head pad during surgery can cause hair loss in children.
A bald man grew hair on his head after taking a drug called diazoxide, but lost it again when he stopped the medication.
November 1919 in “The Journal of Hellenic Studies” The bronze head shows the high skill and beauty valued by ancient Greek sculptors.
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April 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery” PRP treatment helps hair growth and density in androgenetic alopecia patients.
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November 2013 in “Journal of Pain and Symptom Management” Cryotherapy helps reduce chemotherapy side effects but needs more research for best use.
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October 2011 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” Nonhead hair transplantation is effective for patients with limited head donor hair, but more research is needed.
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January 2014 in “Journal of skin cancer” Most people with basal cell carcinoma on their head or neck were 60-70 years old, and it often came back even after being fully removed, especially in certain areas and types.
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September 2018 in “Journal of Stomatology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” Nanofat grafting is better for delicate areas and combining it with lipofilling might improve hair loss treatment.
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June 2019 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Medical tattooing improves appearance and quality of life, but has potential risks.
February 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A nonchemical lotion was found effective in killing head lice and their eggs in most people, indicating it could be useful for managing head lice.
PRP injections did not significantly improve hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia.
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May 2019 in “Journal of clinical oncology” Radiation therapy with chemotherapy can cause severe, long-lasting hair loss.
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August 2010 in “European Journal of Cancer” BI 2536 had limited effectiveness against several advanced cancers and caused significant side effects.
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August 2008 in “Human genetics” The EDAR gene greatly affects hair thickness in Asian populations.
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October 2011 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Laser hair-comb therapy doesn't improve male-pattern hair loss.
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December 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma may help restore immune balance in bald patches, but its effectiveness in treating hair loss is limited.
4 citations,
March 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery” PRP treatment increased hair density, especially in men and younger patients with AGA.
Monthly PRP therapy is more effective than daily minoxidil for alopecia areata.
May 2021 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Minoxidil and photobiomodulation together improve hair growth better than minoxidil alone.
205 citations,
April 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma treatment significantly increased hair regrowth and decreased discomfort in alopecia patients, making it a potentially better and safer treatment option.
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May 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Combining platelet-rich plasma with 5% minoxidil solution improves hair regrowth in androgenetic alopecia patients.
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October 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Hydroxychloroquine, nitazoxanide, and ivermectin were similarly effective in treating early COVID-19.