4 citations
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December 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study reports that Mohs micrographic surgery resulted in no recurrences of pilomatrix carcinoma, compared to a 34.5% recurrence rate with traditional surgical excision.
4 citations
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December 2022 in “Infection and Drug Resistance” In this study, four cases of neck carbuncle were treated, revealing that fire needle therapy combined with topical drugs offers less trauma, smaller scars, and faster recovery compared to surgery in early stages, but surgical debridement is essential for more advanced cases.
4 citations
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January 2009 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” This study observed that good surgical outcomes for secondary cicatricial alopecia were achieved in 18 patients, with method selection influenced by the size, location, and shape of alopecia.
4 citations
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January 2006 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” This article reviews the latest techniques in surgical hair restoration for androgenetic alopecia and reports no new results, highlighting the need for effective permanent treatments.
4 citations
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May 2004 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article discusses the increasing number of women opting for surgical hair restoration and attributes it to improved techniques and greater public awareness, but reports no clinical results.
4 citations
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September 2000 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses complications in hair transplant surgery and emphasizes the inevitability of such events, but it reports no new findings or research results.
4 citations
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April 2000 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The document suggests fixing common hair transplant issues by combining artistic principles with plug reduction, recycling, and additional micrograft transplantation, while also potentially using arnica to help with post-operative swelling.
3 citations
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January 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This article introduces the ISHRS's Core Curriculum for Hair Restoration Surgery, detailing essential knowledge and techniques for physician competence in diagnosing and treating hair loss, without reporting new clinical results.
3 citations
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March 1998 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” This article discusses treatment approaches for a 33-year-old man with progressive hair loss, including the potential use of scalp reduction surgery, and reports no new clinical results.
3 citations
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February 1996 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This article argues against the widespread use of isolated frontal forelock hair transplantation for most patients, suggesting more extensive coverage is often a reasonable option.
3 citations
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October 2020 in “Dermatology Reports” This study surveyed the use of herbal products and home remedies for hair and scalp disorders in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, finding many traditional remedies still in widespread use despite a lack of scientific evidence.
3 citations
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September 2020 in “Case reports in dermatological medicine” This case report described a misdiagnosed kerion in a 10-year-old child initially treated as a bacterial abscess, leading to unnecessary surgery and residual scarring alopecia.
3 citations
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September 2018 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the growing interest in hairline lowering surgery among patients and surgeons but reports no new clinical results or data.
3 citations
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August 2015 in “Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research and Reviews” This study suggests that type 2 diabetes mellitus and polycystic ovary syndrome are separate medical entities despite both being linked to insulin resistance.
3 citations
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July 2015 in “Dermatologica Sinica” This study found that dermoscopy is increasingly accepted among Taiwanese dermatologists, with its use more common among women, younger practitioners, and those with dermoscopy training.
3 citations
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January 1999 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article reviews the increasing trend of women seeking hair restoration surgery for androgenic-pattern hair loss but provides no new clinical findings.
3 citations
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December 1989 in “PubMed” 3 citations
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March 1956 in “PubMed” This study discusses a surgical skin planing procedure using new technology and freezing agent that is reported to be a safe, effective treatment for cutaneous defects like pitted acne scars.
2 citations
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November 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This review discusses three surgical strategies for hair restoration, emphasizing that both scalp reduction and flap rotation have unique benefits such as significant hair density, despite grafting techniques being more widely used, and reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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April 2000 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Dr. Vogel improved hair restoration by reducing and recycling hair plugs, achieving a more natural look and a 50-80% survival rate for replanted follicles. He emphasized understanding natural hair loss patterns, educating patients about alopecia, and refusing to operate on those who don't understand these aesthetics.
2 citations
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December 2024 in “Iraqi Journal of Laser” This study used enhanced Raman spectroscopy to successfully detect ultra-low levels of free testosterone in women with PCOS, suggesting a potential low-cost method for early diagnosis.
2 citations
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July 2023 in “Cosmetics” In this study, researchers highlighted that while hair lipids are crucial for hair health and protection, surfactants in shampoos and conditioners can partially remove these lipids, potentially affecting hair structure, though the exact mechanisms remain poorly understood and require further investigation.
2 citations
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July 2020 in “Trends in Urology and Men's Health” This article discusses cosmetic surgeries offered to men in the UK and highlights potential risks but reports no new findings.
2 citations
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February 2019 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” This study introduced a surgical technique involving tweezers to effectively treat acne vulgaris, achieving complete healing in 99% of 4566 patients within up to 50 treatments, potentially reducing psychological distress and medication side effects.
2 citations
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November 2017 in “Case Reports” This case report describes an instance of hair thread tourniquet syndrome in an infant, successfully treated through surgical release of the constricting hair.
2 citations
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August 2016 in “Surgery for obesity and related diseases” This study aims to evaluate whether a subset of patients experience undetected hypothyroidism, termed the "famine response," during rapid weight loss after bariatric surgery, which may impact weight loss outcomes. Results are not reported in this abstract.
2 citations
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January 2016 in “Sarcoma” This study found that using a recombinant adenoassociated virus to induce survivin expression protected normal tissues from radiation damage in mice, reducing side effects compared to controls.
2 citations
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September 2007 This article discusses modern hair restoration surgery techniques, the concept of follicular units, and preoperative evaluation considerations, but it reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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January 2004 in “PubMed” This study concluded that Polyquaternium-10 conditioner softens the surface of the scale face on hair fibers.
This chapter provides an overview of the complex chemical and physical structure of the hair surface, detailing how factors like ethnicity, environmental stress, and cosmetic treatments can alter its properties and influence the adhesion of hair care products.