9 citations
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June 2001 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” This paper describes a systematic approach to creating a natural hairline in one session using modern hairline design principles and reports no new clinical results.
14 citations
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May 2011 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This review discusses the use of laser and intense light sources for hair removal and reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight the potential for aesthetic medicine to include these technologies.
This source reports that modern hair transplant techniques, including follicular unit grafting, can create natural-looking results and are increasingly used beyond male pattern baldness to treat areas like eyebrows and scars, while even some controversial indications are being explored.
2 citations
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July 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study concluded that both botulinum toxin A and multivitamins mesotherapy effectively treat telogen effluvium, but a single botulinum toxin A session may be preferable due to its convenience and comparable efficacy.
3 citations
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January 2008 in “BioTechniques” This systematic review of botulinum toxin for alopecia found inconsistent results on hair growth and highlighted the need for more randomized controlled trials.
June 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This article summarizes the main plenary sessions of the 88th Annual Meeting of the British Association of Dermatologists and reports no new clinical findings.
5 citations
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January 1985 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” This study reports that multiple pyogenic granuloma-like lesions can occur at punch graft sites following hair transplantation, highlighting a potential complication for physicians to be aware of.
5 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” A woman had 13 non-cancerous cysts on her scalp successfully removed in one surgery.
Hair transplants can effectively treat hair loss but may need multiple sessions for full results.
30 citations
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October 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” This article reviews modern hair transplantation techniques, noting that while many innovations have improved natural-looking results and expanded candidate eligibility, some may have hidden drawbacks, and it reports no new results.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that photodynamic therapy achieved permanent removal of nonpigmented hair in mice after multiple sessions, unlike laser treatment, which was not effective for nonpigmented hair.
1 citations
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April 2023 in “PubMed” This study assessed biocompatible artificial hair implants in patients with androgenetic alopecia, observing improvements in appearance and socio-psychological benefits after multiple implant sessions.
January 2026 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” In this case study, a 35-year-old male with severe burn-related scalp injuries underwent successful reconstruction through tissue expansion, skin grafts, and multiple hair transplant sessions, resulting in satisfactory aesthetic and functional recovery.
April 2024 in “Skin research and technology” This study found that combining a single SVF injection with PRP sessions did not significantly enhance hair growth outcomes compared to PRP injections alone in patients with androgenetic alopecia.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of Aesthetic & Reconstructive Surgery” This study found that combining strip harvest surgery and follicular unit extraction in one session increased the total number of hair grafts harvested, leading to patient satisfaction.
51 citations
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October 2002 in “Archives of dermatology” This case study of a patient with dissecting cellulitis of the scalp found that multiple medications, including isotretinoin, achieved only modest improvement, and symptoms returned after treatments were stopped.
1 citations
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January 2015 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” The authors argue that despite the growing popularity of hair transplantation for aesthetic reasons, many patients often experience disappointment and frustration after multiple procedures.
2 citations
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August 2016 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” In this study, photodynamic therapy was found to achieve permanent reduction of nonpigmented hair in mice, unlike an 800-nm diode laser, by targeting the hair matrix through repeated sessions.
May 2026 in “IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences” This study evaluated the use of automated microneedling therapy for managing facial scars, finding significant improvement in scar size and vascularity with minimal complications, particularly between the second and third treatment sessions, and achieving good to excellent patient satisfaction in two-thirds of participants.
In this chapter, the authors discuss how microneedling and platelet-rich plasma are effective for cosmetic purposes with minimal downtime, noting potential mild side effects and the necessity for multiple treatments.
24 citations
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November 2021 in “PLoS ONE” In this study, fractional laser treatment was observed to reverse age-related gene expression changes in skin and enhance dermal remodeling, further improved by multiple treatments.
13 citations
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November 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review discusses the effectiveness of various treatments for reducing the size and number of facial pores and highlights the benefits of using combination therapies, reporting no new clinical results.
2 citations
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June 2019 in “Serbian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology/Serbian Journal of Dermatology and Venerology” This study reported remarkable improvement in three patients with treatment-resistant alopecia areata after receiving autologous platelet-rich plasma injections, suggesting the potential for this approach and a need for further randomized, placebo-controlled trials.
October 2025 in “Brazilian Journal of Case Reports” This case report suggests that combining platelet-rich plasma therapy with mesotherapy may effectively increase hair density and improve scalp health in complex cases of androgenetic alopecia.
This abstract introduces "Dermis," an open-access, peer-reviewed journal focused on dermatology, which publishes significant new research in the field of dermatology. Specific research results are not included here.
January 2024 in “SAGE Open Medical Case Reports” In this case report, a 37-year-old woman with lupus panniculitis experienced successful restoration of volume in her right cheek using injectable hyaluronic acid filler after suffering from lipoatrophy.
4 citations
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October 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” This study found that autologous activated PRP injections significantly increased hair density in patients with androgenetic alopecia, with patients reporting high satisfaction and few side effects.
January 2025 in “Russian Medical Inquiry” This case study examined the treatment of female-pattern androgenetic alopecia using a protocol combining photodynamic therapy and topical Damask rose stem cell-derived exosomes, suggesting potential benefits for integrating these methods into standard care to enhance therapeutic outcomes and patient satisfaction.
January 2024 in “Authorea (Authorea)” In this retrospective study of 1,415 male hair transplant patients, punch technology improvements for the FUE method were associated with an increased number of total grafts and multi-hair follicular units over time, making FUE a preferred choice for hair transplantation.
8 citations
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January 1989 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This report suggests that CO2 laser treatment may be an effective alternative for removing traumatic tattoos caused by firearms, based on two successful patient cases.