October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” This article reviews the importance of quality control and quality assurance in hair transplant practice and emphasizes their potential to improve procedural outcomes, yet it reports no new clinical data.
33 citations
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January 2017 in “Conservation physiology” This study found that measuring reproductive hormone levels in brown bear hair may effectively support non-invasive genetic sampling, though larger samples or more sensitive techniques are needed for broader application.
13 citations
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August 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that intradermal injection of normal saline before follicular unit extraction significantly reduced wound size and skin mass removed compared to acute extraction, suggesting it minimizes skin injury in this procedure.
12 citations
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December 2015 in “F1000Research” This article discusses advancements and future directions in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia, highlighting ongoing clinical trials of novel techniques, but it reports no new clinical results.
12 citations
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January 2006 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This report describes anatomical guidelines for pubic hair restoration using follicular micrografts, suggesting that the procedure can achieve very natural results.
11 citations
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August 2020 in “Dermatologic therapy” This review article highlights that mesotherapy, a popular non-surgical procedure in aesthetic dermatology, involves injecting a mixture of compounds into the skin for purposes like skin rejuvenation and hair loss treatment, but lacks large-scale studies on its efficacy and safety.
11 citations
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November 2001 in “Journal of Chromatography B: Biomedical Sciences and Applications” This review discusses various chromatographic methods for analyzing finasteride in biological fluids and provides no clinical findings, focusing on detection techniques for different concentration levels.
9 citations
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February 2024 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This study discusses the potential of advanced imaging technologies in dermatology to improve diagnostic accuracy and reduce the need for invasive procedures like biopsies, while noting significant barriers in adoption and accessibility in India due to costs and infrastructure constraints.
6 citations
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April 2001 in “The Anatomical Record” This study introduces a method for determining the orientation of collagen fibers in skin by analyzing the anisotropic shape of hair pores, which may aid in skin grafting procedures.
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September 1994 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” This article discusses extensive scalp lifting for male-pattern alopecia and emphasizes the need for precise surgical techniques and understanding to minimize complications, but reports no new clinical results.
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March 1994 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” This article reports that the use of an ultrasharp tungsten electrode was deemed a useful tool in hundreds of scalp reduction procedures for hair restoration at Peterson Medical Institute.
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September 2013 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review discusses advancements in managing male androgenetic alopecia, emphasizing long-term restoration techniques like follicular unit grafting combined with medical treatments, and reports no new experimental findings.
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June 2024 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open” In this case report, successful scalp reconstruction was achieved for a 67-year-old man using a super thin DIEP flap, a technique adapted from breast reconstruction that shows promise in head and neck surgeries for improving wound contour and skin coverage.
1 citations
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December 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This article reviews various aspects of dental socket healing after tooth extraction, including grafting techniques and their role in dental implant placement, and reports no new clinical results.
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October 2017 in “Dermatologic Clinics” In this review, the authors discussed how men seek cosmetic procedures for distinct reasons compared to women, emphasizing the need for dermatologists to consider male-specific desires for discrete treatments with minimal downtime and differences in psychological motivations.
February 2026 in “Dermatology Reports” In this case study, trichoscopy was found to be a valuable non-invasive tool for diagnosing dissecting cellulitis of the scalp, enabling early detection and intervention to prevent disease progression and reduce the need for invasive procedures.
March 2025 in “Journal of Neonatal Surgery” This survey paper analyzes advancements in robotic surgery, highlighting the integration of autonomous systems in medical practices and their impact on precision and patient outcomes, while discussing benefits, challenges, and ethical considerations, with a focus on applications from neonatal to neurosurgical procedures.
February 2024 in “European Journal of Health Psychology” This study explored coping strategies recommended by individuals living with alopecia areata, identifying commonly suggested approaches such as social support, cosmetic procedures, perspective shifts, and accessing medical and psychological interventions, although these strategies were based on anecdotal recommendations.
October 2021 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” This source does not provide results but outlines the progress and contributions of Indian plastic surgeons to hair transplant techniques over the past fifty years, paralleling global advancements, and introduces a special issue on Hair Restoration featuring international contributions.
This analysis highlighted that alopecia can significantly lower quality of life and noted a large increase in the popularity of surgical hair restoration procedures, which aim to regrow lost hair rather than just prevent further loss.
The robotic system for hair restoration surgery works well, giving similar results to manual techniques after 9 months.
This article reviews various aspects of hair surgery, including techniques and considerations for androgenic alopecia, and reports no new research findings; the authors suggest areas for future study.
This chapter discusses the role of orthognathic surgeons in facial feminization surgery, focusing on procedures such as forehead reduction and orbital rim contouring, but reports no new clinical results.
May 2013 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery” This letter clarifies a previous article's incorrect usage of terms prefabrication and prelamination, discussing how small, separate oral mucosa grafts can effectively reduce surgical morbidity in flap procedures.
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November 2015 in “American Journal of Primatology” This review discusses the use of stable isotope analysis in primate hair to study feeding behavior and reports no new results; the authors call for methodological refinement in field and lab procedures.
September 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study highlights that hair transplantation, especially when combined with treatments like PRP or finasteride, can effectively improve cosmetic outcomes for androgenic alopecia, with results influenced by technique and hair characteristics.
September 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study found that hair transplantation, especially when combined with PRP or finasteride, effectively addresses hair loss in androgenic alopecia, influenced by the technique and patient's hair characteristics.
April 2024 in “Journal of applied cosmetology” This study found that while hyaluronic acid fillers can enhance facial balance and aesthetics, particularly in the temple area, they carry significant risks like vascular occlusion and blindness, highlighting the need for careful technique and product selection to ensure safety.
August 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A scalp biopsy is essential for accurately diagnosing alopecia, with a 4-mm punch biopsy sectioned horizontally being the recommended technique according to this study.
May 2022 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article outlines a 15-step process for safe and efficient follicular extraction using the follicular unit excision technique, but it reports no new clinical results.