4 citations
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August 2008 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery” This study reports that the composite galeal frontalis pericranial flap can be successfully used for reconstruction in anterior cranial base surgery, effectively sealing cerebrospinal fluid leaks, while minimizing complications like numbness and skin necrosis.
February 2023 in “مجلة التراث والتصميم” This study found that choosing appropriate fabrics for hats and caps enhanced protection against sun damage and air pollution for hair in construction and manufacturing workers.
November 2009 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” This article reviews the critical role of hairline design in hair restoration surgery and emphasizes the need for careful planning to avoid poor outcomes, without presenting new clinical data.
17 citations
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May 2013 in “Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America” This article reviews the complex challenges of managing scalp and cranial deformities post-trauma or surgery, advocating for better multidisciplinary approaches to enhance outcomes, but reports no new results.
2 citations
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November 2020 in “Chirurgia” This article discusses the challenges and considerations in scalp reconstruction after tumor resection, trauma, alopecia, or irradiation, highlighting both functional and cosmetic goals without reporting new research findings.
7 citations
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January 2019 in “Archives of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This piece discusses the benefits of head support during follicular unit extraction in a seated position and reports no new clinical results; the authors suggest an ergonomic support system to improve graft quality.
8 citations
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April 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This proposal presents a standardized system for naming areas of the balding scalp to improve communication among hair restoration professionals, defining major regions and introducing new landmarks.
September 2020 in “PubMed” This study found that wearing a specialized protective cap after autologous hair transplantation significantly reduced postoperative hemorrhage, swelling, and folliculitis, and increased patient satisfaction and transplanted hair follicle survival compared to conventional dressings.
April 2021 in “Elsevier eBooks” This chapter reviews scalp and calvarium reconstruction, highlighting regional anatomy, reconstruction techniques, and discusses the current perspectives on hair restoration surgery and allotransplantation, but reports no new clinical results.
This study reports that FDA-approved scalp cooling caps, like DigniCap and Paxman, can help 50-66% of breast cancer patients retain at least 50% of their hair during chemotherapy, with specific recommendations and limitations discussed for different patient groups.
21 citations
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June 2023 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” This study found that human scalp hair significantly reduces solar radiation intake, with more tightly curled hair offering greater protection against heat gain compared to a naked scalp.
April 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This article proposes a standardized naming system for areas of the balding scalp to improve communication among hair restoration professionals, but it reports no clinical results.
Scalp advancement is a quick surgery for lowering high hairlines, especially in women with loose scalps.
13 citations
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October 2021 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This review examines existing evidence on scalp cooling systems to prevent or reduce chemotherapy-induced hair loss in cancer patients, noting promising results and their increasing adoption in clinical practice.
January 2023 in “Springer eBooks”
September 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This research observed that during the 2 to 4 days following hair transplantation for androgenetic alopecia, patients may develop forehead and upper eyelid edema due to gravitational fluid movement and oozing of inflammatory fluid in the implanted area.
This chapter reviews scalp and facial reconstruction techniques and includes updated illustrations, but it reports no new experimental findings.
March 2016 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Stopping the use of a tight headband and using specific treatments led to partial hair regrowth.
September 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This review derived guidelines for scalp surgery suggesting improved outcomes when avoiding neurovascular structures, preserving tissue integrity, and maintaining hair direction, but it reports no new clinical results.
July 2026 in “Frontiers in Public Health” This review highlights the inconsistent and often insufficient global coverage of cranial prostheses for medical hair loss, with variations depending on healthcare system models and a general lack of standardized recognition as medically necessary devices.
7 citations
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July 2022 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery” This study describes a management approach for scalp electrical injuries, emphasizing thorough debridement as key to successful reconstruction outcomes.
Hairline design is crucial for lasting, natural-looking hair restoration in West Asians.
8 citations
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September 2008 in “Medical Hypotheses” This article proposes a novel hypothesis that androgenetic alopecia may be mainly caused by skull bone expansion affecting blood supply to hair follicles rather than differences in individual follicle programming, and calls for more genetic research into skull development.
January 2020 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” This study found that using a low-level light therapy helmet device daily for 24 weeks improved hair density and thickness among participants, though it did not significantly impact sebum secretion or erythema index.
25 citations
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November 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This article explores factors in designing a personalized hairline, favoring a flared design approach, and reports no new evidence.
20 citations
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February 1991 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” This article discusses scalp reconstruction techniques using rotation flaps, with no new clinical results reported.
October 2025 in “The Laryngoscope” In this study, hairline lowering using the Endotine Forehead-mini showed significant, sustained improvement in facial harmony with a reduction in the upper facial third ratio; however, 26% of patients experienced complications, including transient alopecia and the need for additional surgery.
This review discusses the authors' approach to reconstructing scalp and neurocranial defects and reports no new clinical results.
10 citations
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April 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This article reviews scalp advancement and forehead shortening when combined with a brow lift, focusing on reducing temporal recession, but reports no new clinical results.
6 citations
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July 2017 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” This article reviews the management of head and neck burns across different phases but presents no new clinical results.