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May 2013 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” Hair transplants onto a scalp reconstruction flap improved appearance successfully.
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January 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Improve skin paddle appearance after head and neck reconstruction using tissue expansion, rearrangement, and flaps.
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November 2003 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” Hair from the head was successfully used to restore pubic hair, with additional procedures suggested for more natural results.
Finasteride reduces blood vessel formation in seminal vesicles.
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September 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” B-mode ultrasonography and shear-wave elastography can help predict androgenetic alopecia early.
December 2015 in “Vascular Pharmacology” Hair papilla cells are crucial for blood vessel development in hair follicles, affecting hair growth and loss.
December 2015 in “Vascular Pharmacology” Prasugrel is better than clopidogrel at preventing heart damage and improving blood flow in small heart vessels during heart artery procedures.
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February 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” The article concludes that microvascular free flaps, especially the latissimus dorsi flap, are recommended for large scalp reconstructions, and hair transplantation offers high survival rates and excellent aesthetic results.
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June 2020 in “Dermatopathology” COVID-19 can cause various skin lesions, which may result from the virus and immune response, and are not directly linked to illness severity.
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January 2015 in “Stem cells international” Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs) are promising for multiple therapies, but more research is needed to fully understand and optimize their use.
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May 2021 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” A COVID-19 patient had unusual nail discoloration and nail separation possibly due to the virus's effects on small blood vessels.
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January 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Male pattern baldness is linked to higher levels of a certain receptor in the scalp, which leads to the shrinking of blood vessels and hair loss. Early treatment targeting this receptor could be more effective.
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April 2011 in “British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery/British journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery” Surgeons' testosterone levels significantly increase during major head and neck cancer surgeries.
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October 1988 in “Clinics in dermatology” The document concludes that understanding how cells in the hair follicle grow and change is important for regulating hair growth.
December 2023 in “Rheumatology quarterly” Skin changes are key for early diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic diseases.
January 2022 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research” Choose the simplest, most fitting scalp reconstruction method for each patient's unique needs.
January 2021 in “Figshare” Melatonin helps Cashmere goat hair follicles grow by affecting stem cell signals and the surrounding microenvironment.
January 2018 in “Figshare” Melatonin helps Cashmere goats grow more hair by affecting genes and cell signals important for hair and blood vessel development.
January 2018 in “Figshare” Melatonin helps Cashmere goat hair follicles grow by affecting genes and cell signals important for their development and environment.
Follicular unit grafting is a procedure used to treat hair loss, where small hair grafts are placed into the scalp, with future treatments likely to involve smaller incisions and cell-based therapies.
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November 2015 in “Frontiers in Genetics” Nitroxide drugs can safely and effectively treat age-related diseases like macular degeneration and cardiovascular issues.
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December 2015 in “Vascular Pharmacology” Different cells affect hair follicle blood vessels, endothelial cells react differently to inflammation and oxidized fats, and prasugrel better protects heart vessels during a procedure than clopidogrel.
May 2024 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Applying DMG-Na to the skin increases blood flow and may help with skin conditions.
April 2024 in “Lasers in medical science” Lasers and light therapies are effective in promoting hair regrowth for different types of hair loss.
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June 2019 in “Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery” The pedicled temporoparietal fascial flap is a reliable and versatile option for reconstructive surgery in the head and neck area.
Self-monitoring blood pressure in pregnant women didn't improve outcomes, diabetes drugs may increase gallbladder disease risk, a new drug helps severe hair loss, a plant-based COVID-19 vaccine is 69.5% effective, and new anticoagulants are safer for diabetics with heart rhythm issues than warfarin.
May 2005 in “Seminars in Plastic Surgery” Dr. Alfonso Barrera was recognized for his expertise and contributions to hair transplantation and plastic surgery.
July 1996 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” Long-term high-dose fluconazole can cause reversible hair loss.