56 citations,
November 2016 in “Aesthetic surgery journal” The document concludes that the effectiveness of platelet rich plasma in aesthetic surgery is unclear due to inconsistent reporting and lack of objective measures in studies.
53 citations,
April 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Cancer treatments often cause hair disorders, significantly affecting patients' quality of life, and better management methods are needed.
52 citations,
February 2012 in “Plastic Surgery International” Skin grafting is a key procedure for repairing skin defects, with the success depending on the right graft choice, donor site management, and aftercare.
50 citations,
May 2004 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Estrogens generally inhibit hair growth and improve skin quality, but their exact effects on hair follicles are complex and not fully understood.
49 citations,
February 2019 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” Use "female pattern hair loss" term, assess androgen excess, treat with minoxidil and other medications if needed.
47 citations,
December 2020 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The document concludes that understanding and treating hair loss requires recognizing its various types and using appropriate diagnostic tools and treatments.
43 citations,
July 2014 in “Experimental Dermatology” Hair follicles can help wounds heal faster and this knowledge could be used to treat chronic skin ulcers, with a potential use of a special stem cell hydrogel to enhance healing.
42 citations,
March 2014 in “European Journal of Pharmacology” Ginsenoside F2 from ginseng may increase hair growth better than standard treatments by affecting cell growth signals.
41 citations,
July 2002 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Effective hair loss assessment requires a mix of precise measurement methods.
38 citations,
June 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Accurate clinical, histological, and genetic methods are key for understanding and treating hair disorders.
38 citations,
October 1988 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hormones, nutrition, and seasonal changes regulate hair growth cycles, with androgens extending growth phases and factors like aging and malnutrition affecting hair loss and thinning.
35 citations,
January 2014 in “BioMed Research International” Female pattern hair loss involves hormonal factors, genetics, and may be linked to low ferritin levels.
33 citations,
January 2021 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Low-Level Light Therapy (LLLT) is a safe and effective method for skin rejuvenation, acne treatment, wound healing, body contouring, and hair growth, but more well-designed trials are needed for confirmation.
31 citations,
September 2014 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Anthralin is effective for psoriasis and alopecia with minimal systemic side effects but can irritate the skin.
30 citations,
November 2012 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” Diagnosing diffuse alopecia, a hair loss condition, can be challenging and may require a scalp biopsy or tracking the disease's progression when symptoms and skin tests aren't enough.
29 citations,
January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” PRP treatment helps hair growth and density with 70.7% success, but more research needed.
29 citations,
October 2012 in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia” Diagnosing hair loss disorders needs clinical, dermoscopic, and histological differences, and checking menstrual cycle, weight changes, drug therapy, and nail changes.
28 citations,
October 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Combining electrodynamic microneedle with 5% minoxidil improves hair growth and reduces hair loss in Chinese men.
28 citations,
September 2015 in “Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift” New skin substitutes for treating severe burns and chronic wounds are being developed, but a permanent solution for deep wounds is not yet available commercially.
28 citations,
July 2002 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Lupus can look like hair loss from alopecia areata but needs different treatment.
27 citations,
July 2018 in “Journal of optometry” Eyelashes protect the eyes, but more research is needed to understand how.
26 citations,
January 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” Researchers created early-stage hair-like structures from skin cells, showing how these cells can self-organize, but more is needed for complete hair growth.
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.
24 citations,
October 2012 in “Journal of Ginseng Research” Korean Red Ginseng may help improve hair regrowth when used with corticosteroid injections for Alopecia Areata.
24 citations,
September 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The place where hair is transplanted can affect its growth and survival rates.
22 citations,
August 2010 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” The study concluded that reconstructive surgery for burn alopecia should be tailored to the scar's size and quality, with different methods recommended for different cases.
22 citations,
February 2008 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” EPR spectroscopy showed that spontaneous hair growth results in thicker skin and less pigmented hair than depilation-induced growth.
21 citations,
April 2018 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Cilostazol helps hair grow by making hair root cells grow faster and changing growth factor levels.
21 citations,
May 1996 in “Current problems in dermatology” Detailed patient history and physical exams are crucial for diagnosing hair loss.
20 citations,
July 2009 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” Quick treatment of hair disorders in teenage girls is important because of the emotional effects.