November 2025 in “Mendeley Data” This study outlines a randomized trial investigating the effects of botulinum toxin administered before hair transplantation to potentially improve outcomes by enhancing blood flow and reducing graft failure due to ischemia in androgenetic alopecia patients.
June 2024 in “Dermatology and therapy” This study reviewed recent advancements in using botulinum toxin for treating androgenetic alopecia and emphasized the need for further research to determine the most effective injection sites and depths, as current strategies show inconsistent results.
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January 2017 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” This study found that PRP injections improved hair density, quality, and thickness in males with androgenic alopecia compared to placebo, with reported high patient satisfaction and no major side effects.
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January 1991 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” This article describes incisional slit grafting as an improved hair transplantation method, using smaller grafts and conserving vascular supply to enhance graft yield and achieve a more natural hairline, but reports no new research results.
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May 2008 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study observed that densely packed follicular unit grafts using the lateral slit technique have high growth rates, even at 72 grafts/cm², contradicting previous findings with older methods.
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August 2008 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study reports high growth rates in densely packed follicular unit grafts using the lateral slit technique, with a 98.6% growth rate at 72 grafts/cm2.
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January 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that adding platelet-rich plasma to microneedling improved outcomes for atrophic acne scars more than microneedling alone, according to both quantitative and qualitative assessments.
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June 2018 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study found that combining fractional radiofrequency microneedling with 5% topical minoxidil improved hair count and thickness more than minoxidil alone in Chinese men with male pattern hair loss.
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May 2021 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that split-head paired design trials are as effective as whole-head parallel design trials in differentiating anti-dandruff shampoos through scalp flaking measurements, but are more efficient and cost-effective, requiring fewer participants to achieve similar results.
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February 2021 This study observed that using ice pack compression or a vibration anesthesia device reduced pain during inactivated PRP scalp injections in patients with alopecia, suggesting both as inexpensive and accessible pain-relief options.
January 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this 10-patient exploratory study, the researchers found that topical application of 4-aminopyridine 5% combined with microneedling did not improve hair density or quality in men with androgenetic alopecia, suggesting limited efficacy in this context despite promising results in animal wound models.
December 2025 in “Mendeley Data” This registered trial will investigate whether preoperative botulinum toxin can improve hair transplantation outcomes by enhancing blood flow and reducing ischemia in the scalp.
July 2025 in “Australasian Journal of Plastic Surgery” In this guide, the authors describe a scalp incision technique that minimizes damage to hair follicles and results in barely noticeable scars in hair-bearing areas.
September 2023 in “British Journal of Dermatology” In this study, researchers found that patients with severe alopecia areata show varied regrowth timelines with baricitinib, and those with the most severe cases may still experience delayed but eventual improvement.
July 2023 in “Nature Reviews Chemistry” A new method strengthens hair without using harmful chemicals.
July 2022 in “British Journal of Dermatology” July 2022 in “British Journal of Dermatology” November 2015 in “Hair transplant forum international” PRP may help with hair regrowth in male pattern baldness, but more research is needed.
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June 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, fractional radiofrequency treatment was found to be effective, safe, and well-tolerated for patients with erythematotelangiectatic rosacea, with high satisfaction rates.
July 2026 in “Lasers in Medical Science” In this study, the Peninsula Timerevert Needle was found to provide effective treatment for skin photoaging and acne scars with less pain and shorter treatment duration compared to EndyMed, although it caused more bleeding.
December 2025 in “Mendeley Data” This article outlines a randomized trial to evaluate whether preoperative botulinum toxin administration can improve hair transplantation outcomes by reducing ischemia-induced graft failure.
November 2025 in “Mendeley Data” This study outlines a randomized trial to assess if administering botulinum toxin before hair transplantation can improve outcomes by enhancing blood flow and reducing ischemia-induced graft failure in patients with androgenetic alopecia.
November 2025 in “Mendeley Data” This study explores the hypothesis that preoperative administration of botulinum toxin could enhance hair transplantation outcomes by improving scalp microenvironment and reducing ischemia-induced graft failure, using a randomized split-scalp controlled trial design.
September 2018 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” This study found that using conchal cartilage grafts to reinforce split earlobe repairs provided satisfactory aesthetic and functional outcomes, with no recurrence of tears over a 4-year follow-up.
July 2012 in “Reactions Weekly” Crushed finasteride tablets can harm pregnant and fertile women.
January 2012 in “Case reports in pediatrics” This case study reports the first instance of localized acquired hypertrichosis in a pediatric patient following splint application after forearm surgery, with hair growth returning to normal within eight months.
9 citations
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July 2022 in “Dermatology and Therapy” In this study, long-pulsed 755-nm alexandrite laser treatment for keratosis pilaris significantly improved skin roughness and redness, as well as follicular plug reduction, with good safety and patient satisfaction compared to a moisturizing lotion alone.
8 citations
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August 2023 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” This study observed that treating acne scars with fractional ablative laser concurrently with isotretinoin improved outcomes more effectively compared to applying the laser 6 months after isotretinoin treatment ended, as measured by the Quantitative Global Acne Scarring Grading System.
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July 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that using a vibration anesthetic device during scalp mesotherapy significantly reduced pain in patients with androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata compared to the non-vibration side.
September 2025 in “Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery” This study found that combining PRP with concentrated growth factors was more effective than PRP alone in promoting hair regrowth for patients with androgenetic alopecia.