March 2025 in “Bulletin of the Medical Institute of Continuing Education” In this literature review, the authors concluded that FUE hair autotransplantation is the most effective current treatment approach for androgenic alopecia, as it offers stable and durable results, improving patients' quality of life more significantly than conservative therapies.
March 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this case study, a 29-year-old woman with Pseudopelade of Brocq, a type of scarring alopecia, showed significant hair density improvement following a combination of scalp reduction surgery and concentrated growth factor injections postoperatively, which addressed scar complications and inflammation.
February 2025 in “Issues of Reconstructive and Plastic Surgery” This study examined the current literature on treatments for androgenic alopecia and found that while various methods exist, hair autotransplantation is still considered the gold standard due to its high graft survival and patient satisfaction.
This research explores the integration of autologous regenerative therapy using adipose-derived stem cells and stromal vascular fraction in hair restoration surgery, aiming to improve follicular viability and enhance the environment around hair follicles, potentially offering benefits over traditional treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplantation.
December 2024 in “Frontiers in Surgery” This systematic review found no existing studies evaluating the effectiveness of waxing and mechanical epilation as methods of preoperative hair removal to reduce surgical site infections, highlighting a potential area for future research.
October 2024 in “Cermin Dunia Kedokteran” This article discusses the surveillance and spread of hand, foot, and mouth disease in China, Singapore, and Indonesia, and reports no new results, emphasizing the need for improved prevention and management strategies.
September 2024 in “European Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine” The study found that patients with hematologic cancer had mild anxiety levels, lacked in-depth knowledge about surgical procedures, and did not engage in harmful practices related to chemotherapy, with COVID-19 impacting their anxiety.
August 2024 in “BENTHAM SCIENCE PUBLISHERS eBooks”
July 2024 in “ADMET & DMPK” This review discusses the potential for surface-modified nanostructured lipid carriers to enhance hair regrowth by improving drug absorption and stability, focusing on their use with agents like minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss treatment.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” This study reported that surgical treatments for vitiligo, including tissue and cellular grafting methods, are safe and effective in selected patients, although specific advantages and disadvantages vary by technique.
April 2024 in “Journal of burn care & research” This study found that most patients with burn scar alopecia chose to pursue multiple surgical treatments regardless of total body surface area affected or gender, highlighting the importance of personalized aesthetic goals in post-burn care.
This study investigated dermatology providers' attitudes and recommendation behaviors regarding the use of oral minoxidil in treating androgenetic alopecia, amid its rising utilization supported by recent clinical studies demonstrating its effectiveness. Results of these assessments are not reported in the abstract.
This survey study reported the pricing, formulation, and delivery options for compounded topical alopecia medications in the tri-state area, finding varied costs and noting the capability of most pharmacies to exceed commercially available minoxidil concentrations and offer delivery services.
February 2024 in “Medicina” In this study, researchers used atomic force microscopy to capture and analyze morphological changes in the surface of healthy hair, identifying features such as pitting and rod-shaped macro-fibrillar elements, which could inform future research on hair conditions and care.
January 2024 in “SAGE Open Medical Case Reports” This case study reports that combining surgery and photodynamic therapy effectively treated a 19-year-old male with perifolliculitis capitis abscedens et suffodiens, proving especially beneficial for patients unresponsive to traditional treatments.
January 2024 in “Annals of Dermatology” This study found that alopecia areata patients consider more than 20% scalp hair loss, chronic duration, and involvement of additional body hair as indicators of severe disease impacting quality of life.
January 2024 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” This study describes a method to safely guard needles used in comedone extraction and scalp procedures during hair transplantation, aiming to prevent deep injuries and reduce patient fear.
September 2023 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” This case series reports successful treatment of refractory folliculitis decalvans using surgical excision with second-intention healing and guarded high-tension suturing, resulting in long-term remission without recurrence over a 10–24 month follow-up period.
August 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that among patients with inflammatory bowel disease, those with the NUDT15 mutation had a reduced tolerance for thiopurine dosage over the long term and were more likely to require hospitalization and surgery compared to those without the mutation.
August 2023 in “JAAD international” This study observed that most pediatric dermatologists prefer class 1 and 2 topical corticosteroids as first-line treatments for pediatric alopecia areata, with increasing use of JAK inhibitors as second-line therapy.
July 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study by Refat et al. found that the level of CD8+ T cell infiltrates in vitiligo lesions before surgical treatment can predict the likelihood of successful repigmentation, suggesting a potential new method for identifying patients who may benefit the most from surgical interventions.
June 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that FUE megasession with a specific surgical design is an effective and satisfactory treatment for Asian patients with high-grade male androgenetic alopecia, achieving natural hair density and high patient and doctor satisfaction, with minimal side effects.
May 2023 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” The document concludes that there are various surgical techniques for hair restoration, their success depends on the surgeon's skill, patient's health, and quality of donor hair, and they can potentially improve the mental well-being of those with hair loss.
February 2023 in “Suez Canal University Medical Journal” This study found that serum survivin levels were significantly lower in alopecia areata patients, correlating with disease severity and progression, suggesting it could play a role in the condition's pathogenesis.
January 2023 in “Fashion and textiles” This study found that hair dyed with anionic basic hair dye lost more color after shampooing compared to cationic and nonionic dyes, with alkaline shampoo increasing this effect.
January 2023 in “Records of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences” This review discusses the advantages and properties of mucoadhesive buccal dosage forms and reports no new clinical findings; the authors emphasize the potential of spanlastics as flexible, biodegradable drug carriers.
December 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This article discusses the potential benefits of Surbhi Green Tea Shampoo, including hair strengthening and increased growth, but presents no new experimental evidence supporting these claims.
October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” This article discusses the use of full-time and per diem staff in hair restoration practices to optimize outcomes but does not report any new clinical results.
October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” This chapter reviews various studies on hair transplantation, noting that graft survival is influenced by factors like graft size, protective tissue, planting density, and orientation, with FUT showing higher survival rates than FUE.
October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” This article discusses the importance of patient selection, education, and communication in hair restoration surgery, emphasizing the need for a long-term trusting relationship between patient and surgeon; it reports no new clinical findings.