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Hair restoration surgery has improved to transplant hair in natural groupings, but it's labor-intensive and can't fully restore normal hair density.

Lasers are effective for some skin conditions but can cause side effects like scarring and pigment changes; careful selection is important, and botulinum toxin type A is successful in reducing sweat in palmar hyperhidrosis.

Scalp reduction surgery is safe and effective for certain patients with hair loss, leading to dense hair coverage and high satisfaction.

Scalp reduction gives the most natural result for significant crown baldness, despite potential complications, and a systematic approach to surgical hair restoration results in few complications and high graft survival.

The document concludes that careful planning, efficient use of every hair graft, and setting surgical priorities are crucial for successful hair restoration surgery.

Artificial hair fibers help treat scalp scars with few complications and a 20% yearly fiber fall rate.

Sleeve gastrectomy leads to significant weight loss and health improvements with few complications.

Scalp laxity, elasticity, and glidability are important in hair transplants and can predict scar width at the donor site.

Melampus might have cured Proetus' daughters, who possibly had ergotism or Cushing's syndrome, using the herb Helleborus niger, but a mix of factors could have caused their symptoms.

Men who start losing hair at age 30 may have a lower risk of prostate cancer.

Double-layer scalp wound closure is better than single-layer closure after strip hair transplant surgery.

Older patients with advanced kidney cancer can be managed with a drug called Sunitinib.

Trapezoid donor strips give more hair follicles than elliptical ones in hair transplants.

Scalp flaps in hair restoration surgery provide immediate results, prevent temporal hair loss, offer great density, and allow for large hair re-allocation, making them a popular choice, especially in Asian countries.

ERULUS controls root hair growth by regulating cell wall composition and pectin activity.

Retinoic acid-binding proteins in skin are regulated by β-catenin and Notch signalling.

Modern hair restoration techniques have evolved from punch grafting to methods like micro-grafting and follicular unit transplantation, but they are labor-intensive, expensive, and can lead to patient dissatisfaction. Future treatments may involve cloned hair follicles and drugs like finasteride.

Persistent radiation-induced hair loss is dose-dependent, and treatments like topical minoxidil can be effective.

Citrullinated proteins from Porphyromonas gingivalis may contribute to rheumatoid arthritis.

5 alpha-reductase inhibitors like finasteride may lower prostate cancer risk and improve cancer screening.

Metformin, a diabetes drug, may help prevent and treat various cancers, but more research is needed.

Gendered social factors, not just biology, contribute to sex differences in adverse drug events.

Managing side effects of endocrine therapy is crucial to improve adherence and survival in breast cancer patients.

Baricitinib, a drug for rheumatoid arthritis, atopic dermatitis, and alopecia areata, is generally safe with low risk of major side effects, even in patients with risk factors. It's also effective in promoting hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients.

Type 2 diabetes slows down skin and hair renewal by blocking important stem cell activation in mice.

Pine bark extract helps mice grow hair by reducing inflammation and boosting growth factors.

Scalp melanoma, a deadly skin cancer, is often found late due to its hard-to-see location, especially in older men. Early detection, possible treatments, and the role of hairdressers in spotting it early are discussed. More research is needed to improve detection and treatment.

Healthy lifestyle changes can significantly improve skin health as you age.

Testosterone therapy for postmenopausal women appears safe and may protect against heart disease, but requires constant monitoring and more research for long-term effects.