research 2018 ISPAN Meeting Abstracts
The 2018 ISPAN Meeting emphasized hands-on learning, patient safety, and professional growth in medical aesthetics and reconstructive practices.
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research A New Practical Classification for Spatial Distribution and Morphology of Human Hair: Ahmad's LGMA Classification
Dr. Muhammad Ahmad created a hair classification system to help improve hair restoration surgery outcomes.
research In the Eye of the Beholder: Investigating the Future of Cosmeceuticals
Cosmeceuticals may have potential but their effectiveness and market success are still uncertain.
research Establishment and Characterization of Five Immortalized Human Scalp Dermal Papilla Cell Lines
Researchers created five new human scalp cell lines that could be useful for hair growth and loss research.
research Laser Hair Transplantation: Is It Really State of the Art?
Lasers in hair transplantation may have potential but require caution due to possible damage and reduced graft survival.
research Hodgkin's Lymphoma Presenting as Alopecia
Hodgkin's lymphoma can show up as hair loss.
research New Treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis
New drugs for rheumatoid arthritis show improvement but have side effects and are not a cure.
research Pohl-Pinkus Constrictions of Hair Following Chemotherapy for Hodgkin's Disease
Chemotherapy caused the patient's hair to have alternating thick and thin segments.
research Women's Dermatologic Diseases, Health Care Delivery, and Socioeconomic Barriers
The conclusion is that dermatologists can improve women's skin health but must overcome cultural and economic barriers to do so.
research A Case of Hemi-Isaac's Syndrome
A man with Isaac's syndrome affecting only one side of his body improved after immune system-targeted treatment.
research Selamectin Spot-On: A Cure for Scabies in Rabbits
Selamectin spot-on effectively treats scabies in rabbits.
research A Rare Cause of Irrevocable Childhood Alopecia Feigning Alopecia Universalis: Atrichia Congenita With Papular Lesions
An 8-year-old girl has a rare genetic disorder causing complete, irreversible hair loss and skin bumps.
research A Critical Evaluation on Akala Palitam
Premature graying of hair is linked to an imbalance of body energies in Ayurveda and treatment varies based on the specific imbalance.
research A Rare Case of Biotinidase Deficiency
An infant with seizures and hair loss was diagnosed with biotinidase deficiency and treated successfully with biotin.
research Dermal Wnt/β-Catenin Activation Tunably Controls Hair Follicle Initiation
Activating Wnt in skin cells controls the number of hair follicles by directing cell movement and fate.
research The De Novo DNA Methyltransferase DNMT3A Is Required for Epidermal Homeostasis
DNMT3A is crucial for healthy skin and hair growth.
research Mature Adipocytes Inhibit the Antimicrobial Function of Dermal Adipogenic Stem Cells: An Explanation for Impaired Cutaneous Defense in Obesity
Obesity can weaken the skin's ability to fight infections because fat cells stop and reduce the infection-fighting properties of nearby stem cells.
research Transgenic Mice Display Hair Loss and Regrowth Overexpressing Mutant Hr Gene
Mice with a changed Hr gene lose and regrow hair due to changes in the gene's activity.
research A Successful Management of Extensive Alopecia Areata in Childhood: A Case Report
Combining OMP with cyclosporine can effectively treat severe alopecia areata in children.
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Collagen VII helps skin heal and stay strong, sirolimus may lower skin cancer risk in kidney transplant patients, high-molecular-mass hyaluronan helps naked mole rats resist cancer, dermal γδ T cells aid in hair growth in rodents, and overexpression of IL-33 in mouse skin causes itchiness, offering a model for studying allergic inflammation treatments.
research Introduction
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are now well-equipped to offer comprehensive facial cosmetic care after additional training.
research Miniflap Hair Restoration
The Miniflap Hair Restoration method effectively restores hair and reduces baldness, but may cause some hair loss and increased baldness in the crown, with the Juri flap method suggested as a quicker, less risky alternative.
research Introduction to the Special Issue on Hair Restoration
Hair restoration surgeries increased significantly in the early 1990s, with a focus on natural-looking results and various techniques tailored to individual needs.
research Beyond Goosebumps: Interactions Between the Hair Follicle, the Arrector Pili Muscle, and the Sympathetic Nerve During Development and Hair Follicle Regeneration
Arrector pili muscle regulates hair follicle stem cells, DNA methylation needed for hair cycling, and Wnt/B-catenin signaling starts hair growth.
research Post-Finasteride Syndrome: An Underestimated Phenomenon
Finasteride and dutasteride, used for prostate issues and hair loss, can cause side effects like sexual dysfunction and mental issues, which may continue even after stopping the medication, a condition called post-finasteride syndrome, for which there's currently no cure.
research Hair Anatomy for the Clinician
Understanding hair follicle anatomy helps diagnose hair disorders.
research Follicular Transplantation
Careful planning and patient counseling can lead to excellent hair transplant results, often in one or two sessions.
research Ginseng Phytochemicals as Therapeutics in Oncology: Recent Perspectives
Ginseng may help treat cancer and reduce treatment side effects, but more research is needed.
research Inherited Ichthyosis: Syndromic Forms
Understanding the genetics of rare inherited ichthyosis syndromes is key for better treatments and genetic counseling.
research Hormonal Treatment of Acne Vulgaris: An Update
Hormonal treatments are effective for severe or persistent acne and should be used with other acne therapies, considering potential side effects.