May 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Heat-treated Limosilactobacillus fermentum with menthol, salicylic acid, and panthenol promotes hair growth and balances scalp microbiome in people with androgenetic alopecia.
January 2022 in “International Journal of Medical Sciences” Cedrol may be an effective treatment for colorectal cancer.
6 citations,
March 2021 in “Frontiers in surgery” A woman's symptoms of increased body hair and testosterone were caused by a rare adrenal tumor, which was removed successfully.
January 2024 in “Annals of Dermatology” Hair transplants are highly satisfactory for treating female-pattern hair loss.
June 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Hair transplants are better for severe hair loss, while scalp micropigmentation suits those with denser hair.
2 citations,
July 2020 in “International journal of regenerative medicine” Autologous fat transfer improves hair growth in scarring alopecia and allows for denser hair transplants.
November 2024 in “IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” More grafts and longer surgeries increase the risk of hair loss in the donor area after FUE hair transplants.
2 citations,
July 2008 in “Hair transplant forum international” MRSA infections can occur in hair transplant surgeries, so it's important to test for it before treatment, keep everything clean, and follow treatment based on test results.
July 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Adding platelet rich plasma to follicular unit extraction doesn't significantly improve hair graft survival in cicatricial alopecia treatment.
March 2014 in “Hair transplant forum international” Hair transplant surgeons should also focus on their patients' overall health, including regular check-ups and screening for common health issues.
99 citations,
May 2013 in “Familial cancer” People with Birt-Hogg-Dubé syndrome often have lung problems and delayed diagnosis, and better recognition of CT scan signs could improve diagnosis and management.
11 citations,
July 2010 in “Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons” PRP treatments have shown mixed results for healing, and future research should focus on how PRP is used and which type is used.
March 2014 in “Hair transplant forum international” A man experienced skin death after a hair transplant, likely due to poor blood supply related to his smoking habit.
7 citations,
September 2008 in “Dermatologic surgery” Hair transplantation can successfully treat stubborn alopecia areata.
16 citations,
April 2009 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The place where hair is transplanted can change its growth rate and length but not its thickness.
39 citations,
October 2018 in “Aesthetic surgery journal” Injectables can feminize or masculinize a transgender person's face, but more research is needed for best practices.
33 citations,
January 2021 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Low-Level Light Therapy (LLLT) is a safe and effective method for skin rejuvenation, acne treatment, wound healing, body contouring, and hair growth, but more well-designed trials are needed for confirmation.
31 citations,
March 2011 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The new hairline classification and correction methods can improve the appearance of Asian women with wide or M-shaped foreheads.
2 citations,
October 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Adjusting laser settings improved hair transplant results in Oriental patients.
165 citations,
August 2013 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Low-Level Laser Therapy is effective and safe for hair growth with minimal side effects.
81 citations,
August 2014 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Red light therapy is safe and effectively increases hair growth in women with hair loss.
47 citations,
April 2016 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Low-level laser therapy may improve hair regrowth and thickness for androgenetic alopecia, but more research is needed.
5 citations,
March 2016 in “Acute medicine & surgery” Swallowing a lot of minoxidil, a hair growth liquid, can cause severe and long-lasting low blood pressure.
March 2017 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” Transplanted hair follicles can resist hair loss from an autoimmune condition better than natural hair.
186 citations,
July 1998 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Shorter CAG repeats may cause hair and skin issues, while longer ones may link to acne.
26 citations,
March 2014 in “Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery” Topical vitamin D is useful for some skin conditions but not effective for others, and more research is needed.
25 citations,
September 2010 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” The study found that Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia mainly affects middle-aged African descent women, is linked to certain hair care practices and genetics, and often goes undiagnosed for years.
22 citations,
March 2021 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Ultrasound is a useful, non-invasive tool in dermatology for diagnosing skin conditions and guiding treatments, but it has some limitations.
10 citations,
January 2011 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Surgical methods for hair loss are less common than hair transplants but still useful, especially for scarring hair loss.
3 citations,
September 2015 in “Journal of Vascular Surgery” Chemical lumbar sympathectomy is an effective and safe treatment for idiopathic livedo reticularis.