9 citations
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February 2013 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” This article reviews options and principles for reconstructing defects of the scalp, skull, orbit, and maxilla, but reports no new clinical results.
March 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” This article reviews the optimal methods for photographic documentation in managing patients with androgenetic or diffuse alopecia and reports no clinical results.
May 1993 in “Medical Clinics of North America” This article discusses male pattern alopecia and current hair replacement surgical techniques, without presenting new clinical findings.
5 citations
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July 2019 in “Atlas of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics” This article discusses challenges and limitations of using simple tissue mechanics for repairing head and neck skin defects in trauma and does not report new findings; it highlights potential problems with routine methods.
November 2008 in “Medical & surgical dermatology” This study reports that a prototype device may accurately measure changes in hair quantity, diameter, and density in patients with balding by assessing the cross-sectional area of hair bundles.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study evaluated Korean herbal compounds in silico and identified Biochanin A, Saponin Re, and Emodin as potential topical treatments for androgenetic alopecia, each with specific safety and efficacy considerations.
August 2024 in “RCMOS - Revista Científica Multidisciplinar O Saber” This article explores the evolution of scalp therapy in barbershops from a trend into a responsible practice, emphasizing the importance of clinical consistency and proposing a framework focused on client safety, documentation, and appropriate referrals to dermatology.
September 2024 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” This case report detailed a successful treatment involving contracture release and expanded neck flap reconstruction for a patient with severe neck contracture and beard alopecia from past thermal burns, highlighting improved skin quality and hair regrowth following follicular unit extraction.
January 2026 in “Diagnostics” This study reports that publicly available large language models are currently less accurate than human experts in diagnosing trichoscopic images, suggesting the need for further development and specialized training for these AI tools in trichology.
15 citations
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September 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international” This abstract reviews the evolution of hair restoration techniques, from 19th-century surgical scalp flaps to modern FUE and FUT methods, without providing new clinical findings.
10 citations
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January 1979 in “PubMed” This study found that a pre-operative technique with limited hair shaving reduced surgical infections needing bone flap removal to 0.6% in cranial neurosurgical patients.
September 2025 in “Scientific periodicals of Ukraine” This study observed that follicular unit extraction combined with direct hair implantation successfully restored hair in a patient with multifocal post-burn alopecia, achieving nearly natural growth density and patient satisfaction.
25 citations
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November 1994 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” In this study, acetone was not superior to other degreasers for enhancing the efficacy of trichloroacetic acid peels, and its higher flammability suggests using alternative degreasers to reduce workplace hazards.
December 1989 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” New techniques and findings in dermatologic surgery show improved pain management, safer liposuction, better hair transplantation, and effective treatments for skin conditions.
1 citations
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July 2025 in “Functional Foods in Health and Disease” This study found that supplementation with CL22209, a standardized Asparagus racemosus root extract, significantly reduced menopausal symptoms and improved hormonal regulation among early perimenopausal women, with notable improvements in vasomotor and menstrual symptoms compared to placebo, while being safe and well-tolerated over 120 days.
May 2004 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Hair restoration techniques improved rapidly in 2004, leading to more natural results, with a shift to microscopic methods and diverse treatments including medical management, cloning, and surgical techniques. Laser hair removal was also mentioned.
May 2004 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Hair restoration techniques improved rapidly in 2004, leading to more natural results, with a shift to microscopic methods and diverse treatments including medical management, cloning, and surgical techniques. Laser hair removal was also mentioned.
9 citations
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July 1992 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This article discusses advancements in hair restoration techniques over 25 years, emphasizing a shift towards natural, undetectable results with the use of small grafts and reevaluated design philosophies, but reports no new clinical results.
3 citations
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September 1992 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” This research suggests that intraoperative unilateral occipital artery ligation can reduce the risk of complications like scalp necrosis, offering advantages such as improved visualization and reduced asymmetry during extensive scalp lift surgeries.
July 2012 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The author believes artificial dermis might not be the best first option for hair transplant surgeons when other surgical choices exist for scalp reconstruction.
1 citations
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June 1979 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” Doctors successfully rebuilt a sideburn using skin and hair from near the ear in one surgery.
11 citations
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May 2019 in “BioMed Research International” The researchers reported that follicular unit hair transplantation achieved a mean graft survival rate of 80.67% and significantly improved patient and observer satisfaction in individuals with stable cicatricial alopecia from postsurgical scalp scarring.
10 citations
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January 2007 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study reported that a new surgical technique resulted in minimal scars visible to the naked eye in most cases, suggesting a significant improvement over conventional closure techniques.
November 2023 in “Indian journal of surgery” This study found that platelet-rich gel is a simple and effective non-surgical method for healing exposed skull injuries, resulting in complete healing with minimal scars and sparse hair growth in all patients.
January 2007 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study presents a new surgical technique that frequently results in minimal scars visible to the naked eye, marking a significant improvement over traditional methods.
14 citations
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May 2004 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” This study found that muscle-only free flaps for skull coverage were associated with serious complications, suggesting that composite or thicker muscle flaps may reduce these risks.
December 2002 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” This review covers preoperative considerations and surgical techniques for scalp reduction in hair restoration, noting its potential to provide natural, dense coverage for large vertex defects unachievable by traditional grafting.
September 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This review derived guidelines for scalp surgery suggesting improved outcomes when avoiding neurovascular structures, preserving tissue integrity, and maintaining hair direction, but it reports no new clinical results.
28 citations
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July 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that improved outcomes in scalp surgery were achieved by utilizing knowledge of the surgical anatomy of the scalp to avoid complications like unsightly scars and distorted hair patterns.
20 citations
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February 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study reports that micropigmentation with iron oxide pigments is a safe and effective method for camouflaging scalp scars.