27 citations,
November 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Follicular Unit Extraction is a less invasive hair transplant method with potential for natural results but has challenges like longer surgery time and higher cost.
1 citations,
July 2017 in “Frontiers in Communication” Using complex medical terms can make people want to seek medical help faster.
74 citations,
April 2005 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Minoxidil and finasteride are effective for male hair loss, minoxidil for female hair loss, and various treatments like corticosteroids work for alopecia areata; treatment should be tailored to the individual.
5 citations,
December 2011 in “Canadian Journal of Plastic Surgery” Hair grafts can successfully reconstruct a beard on reconstructed jaw skin, improving appearance and patient satisfaction.
269 citations,
August 2002 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” 5% minoxidil works better for hair growth and density, with minor irritation.
36 citations,
November 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Topical latanoprost doesn't effectively regrow hair in severe eyebrow alopecia areata cases.
1 citations,
January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” Hidradenitis Suppurativa is a chronic skin condition best treated early with surgery for better outcomes and less recurrence.
375 citations,
July 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Stress can worsen skin and hair conditions by affecting the skin's immune response and hormone levels.
84 citations,
June 2013 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” New methods for skin and nerve regeneration can improve healing and feeling after burns.
77 citations,
April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The document concludes that follicular unit transplantation offers more natural results and better graft survival than older hair transplant methods.
26 citations,
February 2011 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” Technique effectively treats deformities, achieves re-pigmentation, and releases scar contractures.
21 citations,
April 2019 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America” Transgender patients need proper skin care, especially when undergoing hormone treatments, to manage issues like acne and hair loss.
19 citations,
August 2019 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets” New treatments for hair loss may target specific pathways and generate new hair follicles.
15 citations,
February 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Laser-assisted drug delivery improves hair loss.
10 citations,
January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Burn scars heal abnormally and more research is needed to find better treatments.
6 citations,
July 2022 in “Journal of health economics and outcomes research” Adolescents with severe alopecia incur significantly higher healthcare costs.
5 citations,
September 2003 in “Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery” Follicular-unit grafting is an effective hair transplant method that looks natural and has a high success rate.
4 citations,
July 2022 in “Journal of health economics and outcomes research” Alopecia areata in US adolescents leads to significant healthcare costs and usage.
3 citations,
April 2020 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Beard hair transplantation is generally satisfying, requires 250-800 grafts, uses FUE to avoid scars, needs careful planning, has some risks, and hair regrowth starts after 4-6 months.
2 citations,
January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Early diagnosis and aggressive treatment are crucial for Cicatricial Alopecia, and treatment effectiveness varies among patients.
1 citations,
January 2019 in “Elsevier eBooks” Electrospun matrices help regenerate skin and hair follicles using PCL and collagen scaffolds.
1 citations,
January 2010 in “Elsevier eBooks” Any drug can cause skin reactions, but antibiotics, NSAIDs, and psychotropic drugs are more common, with some reactions being life-threatening.
August 2024 in “JAMA Dermatology” Continuous baricitinib is needed to keep hair regrowth in severe alopecia areata.
480 citations,
August 2014 in “Nature Biotechnology” Changing the environment around stem cells could help tissue repair, but it's hard to be precise and avoid side effects.
238 citations,
July 2003 in “British Journal of Plastic Surgery” Hidradenitis suppurativa, a chronic skin disease, can be managed with antibiotics, lifestyle changes, and in severe cases, surgery. Early diagnosis and careful planning are key, and laser treatment can be an efficient solution for mild to severe cases.
159 citations,
July 2006 in “Endocrine Reviews” Estrogens significantly influence hair growth by interacting with receptors in hair follicles and may help regulate the hair growth cycle.
149 citations,
July 2002 in “Dermatologic clinics” Patients with certain skin symptoms and high ANA titers should be monitored for potential systemic lupus.
120 citations,
November 2014 in “Biological Reviews” The telogen phase of hair growth is active and important for preparing hair follicles for regeneration, not just a resting stage.
68 citations,
August 2014 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” Dermal papilla cells help wounds heal better and can potentially grow new hair.
65 citations,
November 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that early recognition and treatment of primary cicatricial alopecia is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.