October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” This chapter outlines the sequential steps for using motorized follicular unit extraction machines with blunt punches in hair restoration, noting their advantages in minimizing follicle transection and providing tactile feedback.
2 citations
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November 1999 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” 56 citations
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December 1978 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” This study reported successful and cosmetically acceptable repigmentation of leukoderma in three patients using minigrafts of normally pigmented, autologous skin.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that no patients with moderately dysplastic nevi with positive margins developed melanoma at the biopsy site, but those with a history of multiple nevi may have a higher risk of melanoma elsewhere.
6 citations
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April 2000 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The document suggests fixing bad hair transplants by removing large hair plugs and replacing them with smaller ones, considering the natural progression of hair loss, and emphasizing the need for ethical judgment in hair transplantation.
January 1994 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses historical advances in hair restoration surgery techniques and their impact on patient outcomes, but does not report new results; it highlights the introduction of motorized tools in the 1970s.
August 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Follicular unit hair transplantation is better than Miniflap Hair Restoration due to less scarring and more natural results.
January 2023 in “Indian dermatology online journal” This case study highlights that sarcoidosis lesions can occur following hair removal by waxing, emphasizing the need to consider superficial traumas as potential triggers for cutaneous sarcoidosis.
22 citations
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August 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This article highlights that erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp is often under-diagnosed in the United States, potentially leading to unnecessary surgery.
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January 1999 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Dermatology residents need thorough training in dermatosurgery for better patient outcomes.
January 1995 in “Surgical technology international” This review describes advances in alopecia-reducing procedures for cosmetic hair restoration, highlighting benefits and challenges, but reports no new clinical findings.
April 2024 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” This study suggests that establishing international consensus guidelines for including concealed or sensitive sites in routine forensic examinations is crucial to clarify clinician responsibilities, guide patient expectations, and reduce potential medicolegal issues.
26 citations
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January 1994 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This article reviews advancements in burn care, emphasizing early wound excision's role in decreasing morbidity and mortality, but it reports no new clinical findings.
April 2020 in “The Egyptian Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” In this retrospective study of 29 patients with scalp burn alopecia, researchers utilized a simple method involving tissue expansion to reconstruct the temporal and lateral sideburn areas, resulting in satisfactory, symmetrical, and standardized aesthetic outcomes according to both objective and subjective evaluations.
May 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” In this study, a keratolytic shampoo with 2% salicylic acid was found to effectively reduce scab severity in male patients after hair transplantation without causing adverse symptoms, leading to high patient satisfaction and no recorded adverse events.
48 citations
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January 2014 in “Dermatology Online Journal” This review examines various treatments for dissecting cellulitis, noting isotretinoin may offer the best chance for remission despite limited long-term data and calls for more clinical studies.
2 citations
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January 2017 in “Recent clinical techniques, results, and research in wounds” This study found that adding galeotomies to subgaleal tissue expander placement for post-burn alopecia resulted in faster scalp expansion and reduced complications of expander extrusion.
28 citations
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January 2000 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This review discusses laser therapy for revising scars and stretch marks and reports no new clinical results or trials.
1 citations
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September 2016 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” This article describes a modified follicular unit extraction technique using a reverse rake scalp elevator, which may reduce follicular transection rates in hair transplantation from the lower occipital donor region.
26 citations
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February 2011 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” Technique effectively treats deformities, achieves re-pigmentation, and releases scar contractures.
January 2009 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” This study evaluated surgical methods for treating cicatricial alopecia and found that factors such as size, location, and shape are crucial in deciding the approach, with good outcomes seen in 18 out of 24 patients.
17 citations
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August 2012 in “Journal of Medical Genetics” This article reviews the genetic mutations associated with hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia and reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight the roles of EDA gene isoforms and related receptors.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” January 2019 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This overview describes the Dermatologic Surgery journal's focus on a wide range of skin surgery techniques, but it presents no new research findings.
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October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” This article reviews surgical approaches for correcting cicatricial alopecia, highlighting the need for careful assessment of scar stability and ongoing medical treatment before and after hair restoration, but reports no new clinical results.
October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” This review discusses techniques for repairing large scalp defects, emphasizing the combination of older methods like scalp reduction and tissue expansion with modern hair restoration surgery to achieve satisfactory results, despite challenges like compromised scalp viability due to factors like trauma or radiation.
1 citations
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March 2018 in “Cureus” This review discusses scrotal rejuvenation procedures and treatments, highlighting a growing interest in this area due to increased awareness of potential scrotal conditions and available interventions.
2 citations
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May 2016 in “Journal of dermatology” This letter discusses tissue expansion for correcting alopecia in a child with hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia, but provides no new experimental results.
6 citations
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August 2005 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article discusses techniques to avoid common signs of facial rejuvenation surgery and reports no new clinical results; it emphasizes preventing recognizable outcomes like unnatural hairlines and ear deformities.
27 citations
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July 2013 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” This report describes a case where a recalcitrant folliculitis decalvans was successfully treated with a long-pulsed Nd:YAG laser.