25 citations,
January 2009 in “Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America” Successful hair transplant surgery depends on careful patient selection, proper surgical plan and technique, and attentive aftercare.
17 citations,
May 2016 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Reflectance confocal microscopy can help tell apart scarring from non-scarring hair loss.
7 citations,
May 2013 in “Optometry and vision science” Bimatoprost can help regrow eyelashes in people with trichotillomania.
1 citations,
October 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Combining microneedling with 2% minoxidil is more effective and safe for treating female pattern hair loss than using minoxidil alone.
July 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” The supplement significantly improves hair density and appearance in people with hair loss.
2 citations,
April 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Hair loss lowers young men's self-esteem, increasing social anxiety and affecting daily life.
24 citations,
August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” SMP is a medical tattoo for hair loss, improving appearance and camouflaging scars, but requires skill and has limitations.
May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Hair transplantation can lead to complications like pain, swelling, and rare serious issues, but risks can be reduced with careful practices.
1 citations,
January 2022 in “Clinical dermatology review” Hair transplantation is an effective hair loss treatment with two main techniques, requires careful planning, and can improve beard and eyebrows appearance.
25 citations,
March 2017 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Platelet-rich plasma treatment for non-scarring hair loss shows mixed results and needs more research.
10 citations,
March 2015 in “PubMed” Scalp micropigmentation, a cosmetic tattoo technique, is a promising non-surgical treatment for hair and scalp deformities, despite potential complications.
4 citations,
March 2002 in “Hair transplant forum international” Using tumescent anesthesia in hair restoration surgery is safe and effective for long-lasting scalp numbness and reducing bleeding.
3 citations,
July 1987 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Scalp reduction can treat severe hair loss, but success depends on scalp flexibility and it may cause complications like pain, infection, and cosmetic issues.
PRP hair treatment is generally safe but may cause minor pain, bleeding, redness, and scalp tightness, and isn't suitable for everyone.
15 citations,
June 2015 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery” Early surgical removal of scalp hemangiomas leads to good scarring and hair growth.
3 citations,
March 1994 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” Using a tungsten needle for scalp reduction surgery improves healing, reduces hair loss, and lessens scarring.
1 citations,
January 2024 in “Curēus” Upadacitinib significantly improved a man's severe scalp condition when other treatments failed.
2 citations,
September 2019 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The two-step procedure of fat grafting followed by hair grafting improves scalp and facial scar correction.
12 citations,
April 2020 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Hair transplant complications are rare with good planning and technique, but risks include infection, bleeding, and patient dissatisfaction.
December 2017 in “Reactions Weekly” Finasteride caused bleeding in a man, which stopped after stopping the drug.
80 citations,
January 1988 in “The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism/Journal of clinical endocrinology & metabolism” Spironolactone can cause side effects like irregular bleeding, but lower doses may reduce these effects and still improve hirsutism.
12 citations,
January 1978 in “The Laryngoscope” Using a scalp flap for hair transplantation gives denser, faster results than older methods, but it's complex and needs careful planning.
July 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Fluorescent tattoos are a good way to mark the scalp for hair treatments because they're accurate, invisible in normal light, and have low risk.
5 citations,
February 2019 in “Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” Hair loss can be reversed or even cured using advanced hair restoration techniques, with rare complications like swelling and bleeding.
A patient's gum problems worsened after using cyclosporine for a scalp condition, but improved with a lower dose.
22 citations,
August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” A cosmetic procedure can lower the hairline by up to 10 cm, with high satisfaction but potential for temporary sensation loss and rare risks.
6 citations,
August 2013 in “Facial plastic surgery clinics of North America” Dense packing fits many hair grafts closely together for a natural look but isn't suitable for everyone.
1 citations,
January 1985 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” The document recommends careful planning and techniques for successful punch hair grafting in hair restoration.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Microneedling mildly regrows hair in androgenetic alopecia but not in other types.
2 citations,
January 2017 in “Recent clinical techniques, results, and research in wounds” Using tissue expanders with galeotomies for post-burn alopecia is faster and has fewer complications.