September 2023 in “Deleted Journal” This study, conducted at the Surgical Outpatient Clinics of the Medical Research Institute in Alexandria, Egypt, found that post-bariatric surgery patients commonly experienced gastrointestinal and dermatological issues, fatigue, impaired physical activity, and psychological conditions like anxiety within the first year after surgery.
August 2023 in “International journal of medical science and clinical research studies” This review discusses platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy for pediatric surgical wound care, evaluating its potential as an adjunctive treatment, but reports no new clinical results.
April 2023 in “International journal of science and research” In this study, PRP treatment improved hair loss in 40 female patients with female pattern alopecia, with most progressing to better grades of hair coverage after 6 months, while only minor pain was occasionally reported as an adverse effect.
March 2023 in “Journal of Pakistan Society of Internal Medicine.” This case report highlights a young woman diagnosed with lupus enteritis, illustrating the importance of early diagnosis and treatment in this rare clinical manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus.
January 2023 in “Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal”
December 2022 in “Journal of Skin and Stem Cell” This article discusses how Indian ergonomics or yoga asanas can help hair transplantation surgeons maintain physical and mental fitness, but it reports no new clinical outcomes.
February 2021 in “Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism case reports” This case report describes a postmenopausal woman with hirsutism and hair loss attributed to ovarian stromal hyperplasia; surgical removal of the ovaries normalized testosterone levels and resolved symptoms.
January 2021 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Follicular unit extraction successfully restored hair growth in a leprosy patient without disease relapse.
August 2020 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” This study found that hair transplant surgery significantly reduced anxiety scores in bald patients over an average period of 12.7 months.
June 2020 in “Applied sciences” This study introduced a semi-automatic hair follicle implanter that can reduce surgery time and fatigue for both patients and surgeons, with effectiveness demonstrated in animal and clinical trials.
April 2020 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case report emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis of Swyer Syndrome in adolescents with slow pubertal progression and primary amenorrhea due to the high risk of germ cell cancers.
January 2020 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” The conference improved skills and knowledge in skin and aesthetic surgery.
October 2019 in “Academic medicine” This narrative recounts a medical student's early experiences of confidence in diagnostics, transforming into a commitment to honesty and empathy in patient care after a challenging clinical encounter.
January 2019 in “Przegląd Dermatologiczny” This article reviews clinical issues and dermatologist perspectives on managing periungual lesions in patients undergoing docetaxel chemotherapy, but it reports no new clinical outcomes.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” This study highlights lichen planopilaris as a form of scarring hair loss with symptoms like shedding and itching, and notes successful treatment options such as topical and oral antiinflammatory medications to preserve hair follicles by early intervention.
December 2017 in “Journal of the Portuguese Society of Dermatology and Venereology” This article outlines the benefits and applications of the trichophytic closure technique in hair transplant surgery, noting its role in improving cosmetic outcomes for donor area scars.
July 2014 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Cosmetic surgery should be personalized for different ethnic groups to ensure the best results and patient satisfaction.
Robotic-assisted hair transplant is effective and less painful, but needs more evaluation for long-term results.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Reflectance confocal microscopy can noninvasively diagnose onychomatricoma by showing unique features different from healthy nails or nail fungus.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Vitamin D deficiency is common in temporary hair loss, and stress is often a suspected cause.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Tavaborole is a safe and effective toenail fungus treatment, with the 5% solution being the best option.
July 2013 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” This article discusses the development and contributors of the third edition of the Plastic Surgery textbook, highlighting its expansion to six volumes covering topics like aesthetic plastic surgery, but presents no new clinical results.
July 2012 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The author believes artificial dermis might not be the best first option for hair transplant surgeons when other surgical choices exist for scalp reconstruction.
September 2011 in “Cancer” This study found that men who began balding at age 20 were twice as likely to develop prostate cancer later in life compared to those who did not experience early hair loss.
January 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document provided instructions for completing a CME exam on diagnosing and managing hair loss.
February 2007 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This review discusses the history and evolution of hair restoration surgery from the 1990s to today and reports no new clinical results.
June 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The commentary suggests that using a single-scar technique for hair transplants can give good cosmetic results, but some surgeons hesitate to use it despite ways to address their concerns.
June 2002 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” This article is a book review published in the International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology and reports no new clinical findings.
June 2001 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” This study evaluated the learning curve for using the Hair Implanter Pen, finding it to be operator dependent.
August 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma helps hair regrowth and improves quality of life in women with hair loss, but minoxidil may be more effective.