July 2024 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” This literature review highlights recent findings that cosmetic procedures like face lifts and hyaluronic acid fillers can occasionally lead to hair loss as a rare complication.
This article highlights the gap between medically necessary dermatologic gender-affirming procedures and insurance coverage for transgender and gender diverse service members in the US Military, and discusses how dermatologists can support gender-affirming care and address existing healthcare disparities.
June 2024 in “Journal of Dermatology & Cosmetology” This comparison study identified non-shaven FUT long hair (FUL) restoration as potentially offering more aesthetic benefits and fewer scars than FUE or conventional FUT for treating various types of alopecia.
May 2024 in “Journal of Education, Health and Sport” This review article highlights the complexity of treating folliculitis decalvans, emphasizing the role of systemic antibiotics like rifampicin and clindamycin as common treatments, while also discussing promising novel therapies, including biological agents, that require further clinical trials to assess their effectiveness and safety.
January 2024 in “Dermatology Review” This study assessed the quality of social media information about thread lifting and found it generally low across platforms, with YouTube rated highest. The researchers emphasized the need for dermatologists and plastic surgeons to provide better-quality content and for platforms to monitor health-related information conscientiously.
September 2023 in “Hair transplant forum international” This source provides informal summaries and case reports on potential complications in hair restoration surgery, with no specific outcomes reported in the abstract.
July 2023 in “RCMOS - Revista Científica Multidisciplinar O Saber” This narrative review highlights how scalp therapy can enhance service quality in barbershops by integrating trichology, aesthetics, and health education, potentially boosting client loyalty and competitive differentiation in the men's grooming market.
June 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review discusses the transformative potential and challenges of using AI in cosmetic dermatology, highlighting how AI is enhancing diagnostics, treatment personalization, and patient satisfaction while addressing issues such as data quality and ethical concerns in order to ensure responsible and ethical implementation.
October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” This source emphasizes the importance of understanding scalp anatomy for surgeons performing aesthetic and reconstructive procedures, as such knowledge aids in planning, predicting challenges, and avoiding complications during surgery.
This paper reviews the process and considerations for hair transplant surgery using the FUE method, but does not present new clinical results.
October 2020 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” This article discusses the need for changes in governance and regulation within the aesthetics industry, focusing on creating standards and competency frameworks to ensure safe practices. Results are not reported in this summary.
May 2020 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research” This abstract describes alternative facelift techniques that utilize endoscopic methods to work on the subperiosteal plane, potentially reducing the risk of facial nerve injury and allowing for integrated beautification and rejuvenation strategies, but it reports no new clinical findings.
December 2019 in “Buletin de psihiatrie integrativă” This article highlights the psycho-affective risks associated with aesthetic medical procedures and stresses the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration to improve care in this field, but reports no new clinical results.
November 2018 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses a poll presented at the 26th World Congress, but it reports no new research findings.
August 2018 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” This article is a letter discussing a case of cutaneous lymphoid hyperplasia following hyaluronic acid filler injection and fat grafting, reporting no new results.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Men and women need different facial rejuvenation treatments due to distinct aging processes and anatomical differences.
September 2016 in “Gynecology Obstetrics and Reproductive Medicine” This review outlines the diagnostic criteria and management strategies for polycystic ovary syndrome, focusing on hyperandrogenism's cutaneous manifestations, such as hirsutism and acne, and describes treatments like oral contraceptives and antiandrogens to address these issues.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that topical phenylephrine, an α1-AR agonist, significantly reduced hair shedding and increased epilation force threshold in women experiencing traction alopecia during cosmetic procedures.
January 2016 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This case study discusses a 36-year-old female diagnosed with a facial variant of eruptive vellus hair cyst, confirmed by skin biopsy, and highlights the importance of considering this condition in the differential diagnosis of asymptomatic facial papules.
November 2015 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” This study reports no clinical results; it examined U.S. plastic surgery websites for promotion of cosmetic procedures targeting males.
May 2015 in “Primary Dental Journal” The conclusion is that improved training and oversight for cosmetic procedures are recommended to better protect patients.
March 2015 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery” This review discusses foreheadplasty techniques, highlighting that using hairline incisions can maintain or lower the hairline, and reports no new clinical results.
January 2015 in “Georg Thieme Verlag eBooks” Chemical peeling and dermabrasion improve skin texture and appearance when done correctly.
July 2014 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” This article discusses various methods of facial enhancement, such as botulinum toxin and fillers, and emphasizes their temporary nature but reports no new clinical results.
July 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article provides updates on cosmetic/aesthetic medicine and surgery regulations in the UK and Europe, with no new clinical results reported.
This review provides a comprehensive overview of cosmetic surgical and non-surgical procedures tailored for different racial and ethnic skin types, but it reports no new clinical findings.
February 2007 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This review discusses the history and evolution of hair restoration surgery from the 1990s to today and reports no new clinical results.
July 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article discusses the various uses of the cotton-tipped applicator in dermatologic surgery, highlighting its innovative role as a suture scissors stabilizer, but reports no clinical results.
July 2000 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Dr. Yarborough denied endorsing Derma Genesis and was mistakenly represented due to his office manager's error; also, over 30% of tested skin products were contaminated with bacteria.
December 1999 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Indonesia's dermatologic surgery training program aims to improve patient care by educating skilled surgeons.