4 citations,
January 2019 in “Archives of clinical and medical case reports” Combining FUE hair transplantation with PRP improves hair density and patient satisfaction in scarring alopecia.
October 2024 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open” Tissue expansion is a safe and effective method for scalp hair restoration with high success and patient satisfaction.
6 citations,
February 1974 in “The BMJ” The document concludes that scalp disorders can be treated with hair washing, specific shampoos, medications, and sometimes surgery or hair transplants, but hereditary baldness is untreatable.
January 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks” New treatments for skin and hair repair show promise, but further improvements are needed.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Stopping tight hairstyles can prevent and reduce traction alopecia.
52 citations,
March 2007 in “Dermatologic Therapy” The CLASI is a reliable tool for measuring the severity of cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
3 citations,
January 2020 in “Clinical dermatology review” Trichoscopy is useful for diagnosing hair and scalp disorders in people with darker skin.
22 citations,
January 2017 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Body hair transplants can treat baldness but differ from scalp hair and need more research on long-term results and side effects.
5 citations,
June 2021 in “JAAD Case Reports” Platelet-rich plasma therapy may help treat folliculitis decalvans but benefits might not last without ongoing treatment.
2 citations,
June 2019 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Medical tattooing improves appearance and quality of life, but has potential risks.
1 citations,
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.
58 citations,
November 2013 in “Journal of Innovative Optical Health Sciences” Multiphoton microscopy is a promising tool for detailed skin imaging and could improve patient care if its challenges are addressed.
27 citations,
July 2017 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) shows promise for hair growth and skin improvement in aesthetic surgery.
16 citations,
July 2002 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” A woman with lupus experienced skin death due to a blood clotting disorder after stopping a blood thinner, which healed with treatment.
15 citations,
March 1981 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Fiber implantation for pattern baldness was largely unsuccessful with many complications and is not recommended.
13 citations,
August 2020 in “Mayo Clinic proceedings” Women with lichen planopilaris often have thyroid disease, depression, anxiety, and may respond to treatment with slowed disease progression.
6 citations,
September 2017 in “Journal of health psychology” Women who had cancer treatment feel both positive and negative about their bodies.
Certain natural products may help stimulate hair growth by affecting stem cell activity in the scalp.
January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that alopecia has various forms, each with specific treatments, but no definitive cure for certain types like CCCA has been proven.
June 2022 in “Ain Shams medical journal” Adding platelet rich plasma to hair transplant surgery leads to better results and more patient satisfaction.
September 2018 in “Research in medical & engineering sciences” The author was scammed by a marketing company and discussed a man scammed by a clinic that provided poor hair transplants, leading to bad results and scarring.
51 citations,
July 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” The document concludes that surgery is a preferred treatment for cicatricial alopecia, with the method chosen based on individual factors and may require multiple sessions and careful postoperative care.
2 citations,
April 2015 in “S. Karger AG eBooks” The document concludes that successful surgical repair of scalp and forehead issues requires careful planning and various techniques depending on the injury or defect size.
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.
2 citations,
January 2019 The document concludes that autoimmune skin disorders are treated with corticosteroids and immunosuppressive drugs.
1 citations,
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Topical patidegib gel effectively treats basal cell carcinoma in Gorlin syndrome patients without causing the side effects seen with oral treatments.
May 2014 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A 70-year-old woman with a rare skin condition improved after treatment with topical steroids and acitretin.
2 citations,
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4 citations,
September 2021 in “Dermatopathology” The conclusion is that Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp is a rare condition best treated with strong topical steroids and sometimes systemic treatment.
1 citations,
January 2021 in “Dermatology online journal” A unique case showed a rare combination of two types of lichen planus on the face.