108 citations,
December 2003 in “Lasers in surgery and medicine” ICG-enhanced NIR laser therapy may be a promising acne treatment with improvement and no side effects.
33 citations,
February 2019 in “Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) shows promise for treating various skin conditions, but more research is needed to standardize its use.
30 citations,
October 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” The document concludes that hair transplantation is recommended for those not helped by medical treatments, but warns that high-density transplants may lower hair survival rates.
27 citations,
July 2017 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) shows promise for hair growth and skin improvement in aesthetic surgery.
24 citations,
July 2016 in “Revue Neurologique” Gilles de la Tourette syndrome is treatable, with behavioral therapy as a recommended first option and other treatments available for more severe cases.
23 citations,
September 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Injectable Platelet-Rich Fibrin (I-PRF) showed positive results for treating hair loss, skin texture, wrinkles, and wounds.
21 citations,
October 2008 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” Hair transplantation surgery has improved, giving more natural results, and success depends on a skilled team and proper technique.
19 citations,
June 2019 in “Clinical Drug Investigation” Platelet-rich plasma injections significantly improve hair density and thickness in both male and female pattern hair loss, especially in early stages.
16 citations,
September 2019 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma therapy helps improve atrophic acne scars.
13 citations,
July 2011 in “Photomedicine and laser surgery” Coloring white hair before IPL treatment effectively helps remove it.
12 citations,
June 2019 in “Clinics in dermatology” PRP shows promise for skin rejuvenation but needs more research.
12 citations,
May 1989 in “Postgraduate Medicine” The document concludes that hair loss is common and can be treated with medications like minoxidil or surgical options, and it significantly affects people's psychological well-being.
11 citations,
January 2015 in “Annals of Dermatology” Using a hair removal laser can make hairs finer for better hairline correction in hair transplants, with most patients happy and few side effects.
10 citations,
January 2010 in “Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology” Long pulsed Nd: YAG laser is safe and effective for long-term hair reduction in darker skin types.
9 citations,
April 2000 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The document concludes that appearance can be significantly improved after one hair restoration correction procedure, but often multiple operations are needed for the best results.
8 citations,
January 1989 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” CO2 laser treatment successfully removed traumatic tattoos with minimal scarring.
7 citations,
October 2011 in “International Surgery” In 2011, hair restoration was a specialized field in plastic surgery, using techniques like "Ultrarefined follicular unit hair transplantation" to minimize scarring and promote hair growth, with future treatments like stem cell therapy and hair cloning still being tested.
6 citations,
January 2013 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” A man with baldness had successful hair growth after transplanting body hair to his head.
5 citations,
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5 citations,
September 1994 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” Scalp lifting surgery can safely and effectively reduce baldness if done with careful planning and proper technique.
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2 citations,
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1 citations,
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1 citations,
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1 citations,
August 1988 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair transplantation between identical twins can successfully treat severe, nonprogressive hair loss due to follicular aplasia.
October 2024 in “Journal of Education Health and Sport” Alopecia areata treatment should be personalized, using topical or systemic therapies based on severity, with promising options like JAK inhibitors needing more research.
July 2024 in “Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports” Combining low-level laser therapy and exosome therapy promotes hair growth.
There are many treatments for common hair loss, but more trials are needed to decide which are best.