14 citations
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September 2012 in “Clinics in Dermatology” In the Middle Ages, European noblewomen intentionally removed forehead hair to be fashionable, showing how beauty standards can affect the perception of hair loss.
10 citations
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April 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” The surgical technique of scalp advancement and pretrichial brow lift shortens the forehead and lifts brows, is good for women and transgender women with high foreheads, but not recommended for men and has some risks.
6 citations
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April 2015 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Hair density and thickness decrease in all scalp areas for East Asians with AGA.
5 citations
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March 2018 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Transverse scalp biopsies are more accurate for diagnosing non-cicatricial alopecia, but examining both types is best for accuracy.
4 citations
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May 2013 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Most Spanish Caucasian women have a widow's peak, and their hormone levels suggest they process certain hormones faster.
3 citations
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August 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Topical nitroglycerin spray effectively prevents scalp necrosis in hair transplant patients.
3 citations
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October 2019 in “Pharmaceutics” New technique implants pigment in scalp with less pain and damage.
18 citations
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February 2020 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” High-potency steroids or tacrolimus are effective treatments for Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp.
14 citations
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September 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The document concludes that following specific surgical guidelines can improve scalp surgery results and reduce complications.
9 citations
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August 2014 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Scalp areas that look normal in people with hair loss may still show signs of disease under a microscope.
September 2018 Antimalarial agents are effective for LPP, and intralesional steroids are effective for FFA.
May 2007 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Hair care practices like using relaxers and tight braiding can lead to permanent hair loss in black women.
September 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Scalp surgery guidelines ensure best cosmetic results and fewer complications.
6 citations
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November 2010 in “Histochemistry and cell biology” The proteins transthyretin and megalin are more present in the growth phase of hair, suggesting they might affect hair health and growth.
April 2012 About 17% of people in France have dandruff, and those with dandruff are more likely to have sensitive and itchy scalps.
9 citations
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April 2017 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Different areas of the scalp have varying hair thickness, useful for different types of hair transplant needs.
5 citations
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May 2021 in “BMC surgery” A man's unusual scalp folds caused by a skin condition were treated with surgery and remained unchanged two years later.
5 citations
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August 2013 in “Facial plastic surgery clinics of North America” Use a frontal forelock pattern to manage advanced hair loss.
3 citations
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November 1999 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Examining scalp biopsies in different ways helps better diagnose hair loss types.
June 2020 in “Journal of cosmetic medicine” Eyebrow transplants use hair from the scalp or pubic area, with blonde hair looking more natural, and can leave scars depending on the method used.
December 2002 in “Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology-head and Neck Surgery” Manage hair loss from trauma with scalp expansion, advancement flaps, and hair transplantation.
December 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” A young man with an unusual type of scarring hair loss suggests a possible new variant of a known scalp condition.
January 2017 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.
157 citations
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April 1994 in “Clinical endocrinology” Androgens can cause hair growth in some areas and hair loss on the scalp.
50 citations
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November 2010 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Botox increased hair count in men with baldness and might work by improving scalp blood flow.
61 citations
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July 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Caucasian women's hair appears thickest in their 20s, with perceived thinning after mid-30s due to both decreasing density and diameter.
May 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Most nonbald men's multi-hair follicles are naturally positioned perpendicular to a line from the scalp's crown, which is important for natural-looking hair transplants.
8 citations
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January 1996 in “Springer eBooks” Male pattern baldness may be caused by factors like poor blood circulation, scalp tension, stress, and hormonal imbalances, but the exact causes are still unclear.
5 citations
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January 2013 in “PubMed” An 11-year-old girl's hair loss was caused by a Cladosporium fungal infection, which was cured with itraconazole treatment.
February 2008 in “Basic and clinical dermatology” Photographic imaging is crucial for documenting and managing hair loss, requiring careful preparation and standardization to be effective.