January 2018 in “International Journal of Medical Reviews and Case Reports” This case study reports that a 6-year-old girl with pediculosis capitis experienced scalp pruritus, pustules, crusting, excoriation, and cicatricial alopecia but showed a good clinical response to permethrin and antibiotics, with no lice detected afterward.
June 2026 in “Pathology & Oncology Research” In this study, the Orbis PAXMAN® scalp cooling system showed effectiveness and good tolerability in preventing chemotherapy-induced hair loss in breast cancer patients, particularly those receiving anthracycline-free chemotherapy, though the presence of comorbidities was linked to a higher risk of severe alopecia.
3 citations
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September 2018 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the growing interest in hairline lowering surgery among patients and surgeons but reports no new clinical results or data.
24 citations
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August 2007 in “Journal of pediatric surgery” This report of two pediatric cases suggests that careful diagnosis of scalp lesions as possible dermatophytic infections is crucial to avoid inappropriate surgical treatment and facilitate proper conservative management.
June 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” This case report describes a rare instance of dissecting cellulitis of the scalp in a White child, which is uncommon in pediatric cases and presented challenges in diagnosis and treatment.
17 citations
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June 2020 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This paper provides an overview of scalp cooling as an effective and safe intervention for preventing chemotherapy-induced alopecia, addressing its impact on cancer patients and survivors.
52 citations
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May 2013 in “Supportive Care in Cancer” Scalp cooling significantly reduces hair loss in chemotherapy patients.
1 citations
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September 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The cephalic approach for nerve blocks is less painful than the anterior approach during hair restoration surgery.
4 citations
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March 2002 in “Hair transplant forum international” This abstract discusses the challenges and considerations of hair restoration surgery related to the skin's rich neuro-vascular supply and does not report new clinical results.
13 citations
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March 2011 in “Acta Paediatrica” This case report describes a 5-year-old girl who developed kerion celsi from an untreated scalp infection, likely contracted from a guinea pig, leading to significant hair loss and the need for a wig.
This study demonstrated that cryogelation of human hair keratin allows the development of 3D scaffolds with tunable properties, supporting cell adhesion and proliferation for potential biomedical applications.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” This study found that many women who wear the hijab have concerns about alopecia, largely relying on social media for haircare information, which highlights the need for inclusive dermatological guidance.
January 2024 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery/Indian journal of plastic surgery” This case report describes a flap advancement technique following skin expansion as a successful method to address primary essential cutis verticis gyrata, preserving hair growth and improving cosmetic outcomes.
35 citations
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January 2011 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This review discusses the anatomy, evaluation, surgical methods, and nonsurgical options for forehead lifting, but it reports no new clinical results.
9 citations
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October 2013 in “Pediatric dermatology” This study highlights a dissecting cellulitis-like presentation of tinea capitis in children that should be identified to ensure correct diagnosis and treatment to prevent scarring alopecia.
March 2014 in “CRC Press eBooks” Human head hair can grow very long and is thicker than most body hair.
10 citations
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May 2018 in “Forensic Science International” This study concluded that the process of mummification disfigures facial features, making identification challenging, but commercial shrunken heads retain more defining features compared to ceremonial ones.
May 2004 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” This study found that serious complications were more likely after using muscle-only free flaps for skull coverage compared to composite flaps.
131 citations
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October 2004 in “Clinical Cancer Research” This study suggests that applying topical Tempol to the scalp before whole brain radiation may protect against radiation-induced alopecia and is safe and well-tolerated.
67 citations
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September 2003 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” This narrative review discusses the use of micrografts and minigrafts for facial and scalp reconstruction following various causes of hair loss and reports a high level of patient satisfaction with these techniques.
This article reviews interventions for preventing chemotherapy-induced alopecia and highlights scalp cooling as the only currently effective method, while noting its limitations and other potential options without providing new results.
66 citations
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June 1997 in “The Laryngoscope” This article discusses advancements in managing the aging brow and forehead, reporting on a tailored problem-specific approach using both innovative technologies and traditional surgeries, but provides no new clinical results.
August 2009 in “Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” This review discusses the evaluation and treatment of mandibular trauma, covering various injuries, imaging techniques, surgical methods, and complication management, but reports no new research findings.
3 citations
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February 1997 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” This paper discusses the application of artistic and anthropometric principles in hairline reconstruction, emphasizing their role in enhancing facial balance and personal appearance in trauma or burn patients, but provides no new clinical results.
January 2020 in “Elsevier eBooks” 1 citations
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May 2022 in “International Journal of Trichology” This article discusses hair loss conditions and available camouflage options after medical and surgical interventions fail, but it reports no new clinical findings.
2 citations
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January 2022 in “Eduvest” This report of a 90-year-old girl with tinea capitis indicates that griseofulvin remains the main treatment, showing improvement after eight weeks of therapy.
2 citations
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December 1995 in “Pediatrics” This article discusses common types of alopecia in infants, including telogen effluvium and traumatic alopecia, and reports that reassurance and nonintervention are generally appropriate since hair typically regrows.
May 2022 in “Hair transplant forum international” This study concluded that hair transplants including the parietal eminence area can enhance aesthetic balance and provide indirect cosmetic benefits, even when the vertex is left untreated due to limited donor availability.
January 2019 in “Headache” This source discusses the use of nerve blocks as potential treatments for head and neck neuralgias and primary headaches, highlighting their effectiveness and various applications, including during intervals between onabotulinum toxin A injections.