December 2024 in “African Journal of Biomedical Research” This study reported that the combined use of dexmedetomidine and ketamine, along with peripheral nerve blocks, provided adequate sedation and analgesia with maintained hemodynamic stability in patients undergoing minor surgical procedures like split skin grafting.
September 2024 in “European Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine” The study found that patients with hematologic cancer had mild anxiety levels, lacked in-depth knowledge about surgical procedures, and did not engage in harmful practices related to chemotherapy, with COVID-19 impacting their anxiety.
This narrative review discusses the historical and current use of platelet-rich plasma in dermatology and reports no new clinical results; the authors suggest it may reduce the need for invasive procedures.
July 2024 in “LA Referencia (Red Federada de Repositorios Institucionales de Publicaciones Científicas)” This review highlights encouraging findings on platelet-rich plasma's effectiveness in improving skin texture, firmness, and elasticity in aesthetic procedures but emphasizes the need for more standardized protocols and robust clinical trials.
In this study, researchers found that adding zygomaticotemporal nerve blocks to supratrochlear and supraorbital nerve blocks in mesotherapy lowered pain significantly during and after the procedure for hair regrowth in alopecia patients.
March 2024 in “Arquivos de Ciências da Saúde da UNIPAR” In this case report, a 34-year-old man experienced temporary hair loss after undergoing an endovascular procedure with fluoroscopy for facial arteriovenous malformation, which resolved within two months following treatment with topical Minoxidil and oral Cilostazol.
March 2024 in “Asian journal of medical sciences” In this study, researchers found that a ring block technique was the most accepted anesthesia modality for platelet-rich plasma injections in hair loss treatment, with the least post-procedural pain compared to other methods like vibration anesthesia and nerve blocks.
February 2024 in “World journal of stem cells” This review highlights the potential of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells as a cost-effective solution for tissue restoration and regeneration in ophthalmic and oculoplastic surgeries, addressing unmet needs in reconstructive 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.
In this review of autonomous robotic surgery, the authors explore the integration of AI and machine learning in surgical procedures, detailing both the advancements and challenges of these technologies, including ethical concerns and current regulatory frameworks.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” This historical overview commemorates Grzegorz Józef Wojciech Ziembicki, a pioneering surgical leader at Lviv General Hospital, highlighting his contributions to surgical education, innovative procedures, and anesthesia practices during his tenure from 1882 to 1915.
January 2024 in “Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Dermatology” This review discusses the potential of microneedling as a treatment for hair loss, suggesting it may stimulate hair growth through controlled skin trauma and growth factor release, but notes clinical data are limited and lacks standardized procedures.
December 2023 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” This study found that no-shave long hair-follicular unit excision using a skin-responsive device, without recess-tipped punches, yielded low graft transection and shaft break rates, improved procedure speed, and increased surgeon willingness.
November 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study explored spontaneous repigmentation after phenol-croton oil peels in skin of color, finding that temporary hypopigmentation resolved by day 21 in both a black-skin domestic pig model and human clinical observations, highlighting potential for these procedures despite past concerns about pigmentation issues.
November 2023 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open” This survey reported that Americans often view hair loss as affecting their attractiveness and consider hair transplantation a valuable option, with women willing to pay more than men despite being less likely to undergo the procedure.
September 2023 in “Journal of Education, Health and Sport” This review examines the potential uses of platelet-rich plasma in dermatology, noting its growing therapeutic applications, but highlights the need for more standardized procedures and larger studies to confirm its effects.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study analyzed nail excision practices in the United States from 2012 to 2017, revealing that podiatrists performed 99% of these procedures, vastly outnumbering dermatologists, and showed a broad geographic distribution across the country.
This study highlights that most men experiencing hair loss respond well to medical or surgical treatments, and suggests combining hair transplant procedures with medical therapy to prevent further loss and enhance outcomes.
This study found that nearly 20% of men surveyed in German-speaking Europe had undergone cosmetic surgery, with higher conformity to traditional masculinity ideologies linked to greater odds of having these procedures, particularly hair transplants.
March 2023 in “Cosmetics” This study found that both traditional and "in-motion" IPL techniques achieved similar hair removal results, but the "in-motion" method may offer reduced pain during the procedure.
February 2023 in “International Journal of Advanced Research” This study examined 50 patients with alopecia areata and found that trichoscopy can identify specific patterns, such as white dots in 90% of cases and black dots in 80%, aiding in assessing disease activity and severity without invasive procedures.
February 2023 in “Global Journal of Reproductive Medicine” The authors discuss BPH treatment options and highlight that while medications can manage symptoms, recent minimally invasive procedures may offer promise for elderly males who are not surgical candidates or wish to avoid surgery.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences & Technology” This article discusses the similarities between symptoms of systemic lupus erythematosus and the Ayurvedic condition pittaadhkiya vatarakta, and reports no new clinical results; the authors propose treating SLE with specific Panchkarma procedures.
July 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This abstract does not contain scientific findings; it promotes specific services at a hair transplant clinic and discourages certain procedures.
July 2022 in “The Egyptian Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” This study concluded that using platelet-rich plasma in follicular unit extraction for post burn alopecia is beneficial, offering fewer hazards and complications, and a shorter recovery time compared to other hair restoration procedures.
May 2022 in “Голова и шея.” In this study, managing laryngectomy patients during the COVID-19 pandemic requires special precautions due to their unique respiratory challenges, emphasizing the need for protective equipment and postponement of non-essential procedures to reduce infection risks for patients and health care providers.
May 2022 in “International Journal of Clinical Trials” This study concluded that platelet rich fibrin (PRF) may enhance healing and functional recovery compared to platelet rich plasma (PRP) during immediate post-extractive dental implant procedures.
January 2022 in “International Microsurgery Journal” In this case report, the authors described how a 27-year-old male developed scarring and penile shortening after a previous lengthening procedure, which was successfully repaired using a pedicled superficial circumflex iliac artery perforator flap combined with a novel hybrid technique.
April 2021 in “Advances in Cosmetic Surgery” Hair restoration can be achieved through non-surgical treatments like minoxidil, antiandrogens, phototherapy, and PRP procedures, or through surgical methods like hair transplantation. Continued treatment is needed to maintain results, and full results are visible after 12-18 months.
October 2020 in “Springer eBooks” This article reviews the evolution of hair restoration techniques towards using follicular units for more natural results and emphasizes the need for surgeons to understand related procedures and complications, without reporting new clinical findings.