PRP can help regrow hair and improve hair transplant results.
December 2024 in “Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition” In this narrative review, researchers examined common misconceptions and questions about creatine monohydrate, addressing issues such as its potential effects on muscle benefits without exercise, interactions with caffeine, inflammatory properties, safety during pregnancy, and effects on adolescents, among others.
November 2024 in “The Medical Journal of Australia” This personal account described enduring long COVID symptoms for four years following a COVID-19 infection, significantly impacting the author's career, lifestyle, and mental health, ultimately leading to early retirement and a move to a low-maintenance living community.
October 2024 in “University of Thi-Qar Journal of Medicine” This study found that PRP therapy, topical treatments, and pharmacological interventions were effective in reducing hair loss among adults in Sulaimani Province.
August 2024 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This article highlights that in Australia, transgender and gender-diverse patients experience specific dermatological challenges during gender-affirming treatments, such as acne and patterned hair loss. It emphasizes the need for tailored dermatological care and guidance for these patients.
May 2024 in “Ordu Üniversitesi Hemşirelik Çalışmaları Dergisi” In this study, patients undergoing plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery reported higher levels of self-confidence if they were satisfied with their appearance, based on scores from the Coppersmith Self-Confidence Scale and other measures of self-esteem and social support.
April 2024 in “Journal of burn care & research” This study found that neck defect size was more relevant than total body surface area for predicting contracture recurrence after burn injury, suggesting increased attention to defect size in managing such cases.
March 2024 in “Facial plastic surgery clinics of North America” This chapter reviews treatment options for androgenetic alopecia, noting FDA-approved finasteride and minoxidil for stabilizing or improving scalp coverage, positive off-label results with platelet-rich plasma, and effectiveness of hair transplantation using healthy follicular units.
In this review of autonomous robotic surgery, the authors explore the integration of AI and machine learning in surgical procedures, detailing both the advancements and challenges of these technologies, including ethical concerns and current regulatory frameworks.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” This research explores the impact of advanced technologies, such as machine learning and robotics, on cardiothoracic surgery, noting that innovations like artificial hearts and enhanced circulatory support systems may improve patient outcomes by aiding diagnostics, surgery planning, and postoperative care.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” This review outlines the evolution and impact of robotic surgery, highlighting past milestones like the da Vinci system’s prominence in prostatectomies and future advances in augmented reality and micro-robotics, while emphasizing that the surgeon's expertise remains essential despite technological progress.
November 2023 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” This review highlights the dermatological needs of transgender and gender diverse individuals in Australia, emphasizing the role of dermatologists in managing skin and hair conditions related to gender affirmation and hormone therapy.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study identified a novel LZTR1 mutation associated with hybrid schwannoma and neurofibroma in a patient with schwannomatosis, but not all cases of hybrid tumors are linked to this condition.
October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” This source emphasizes the importance of understanding scalp anatomy for surgeons performing aesthetic and reconstructive procedures, as such knowledge aids in planning, predicting challenges, and avoiding complications during surgery.
October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” This source discusses the essential role of OSHA's blood-borne pathogen standards and state accreditation in ensuring safety in hair transplant practices, highlighting preoperative screenings and regulatory compliance as key components for patient safety.
May 2022 in “Голова и шея.” This study concluded that Glycolon is the preferred suture material for tooth extraction surgery due to its superior mechanical properties and capillarity compared to other materials.
November 2021 in “Journal of pharmaceutical research international” This article reviews the challenges faced by beginners in setting up a hair transplantation practice and reports no new clinical findings.
July 2021 in “European Journal of Plastic Surgery” Modern society values both traditional beauty and imperfections, but media pressures lead to more cosmetic enhancements and ethical concerns.
January 2021 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” This study reports encouraging results in treating androgenetic alopecia by combining injectable PRF and PDO thread insertion on the scalp.
June 2020 in “Journal of cosmetic medicine” This article discusses the development of a standardized assessment scale for hair transplant outcomes, emphasizing multiple parameters that contribute to an aesthetically pleasing result and reports no new clinical findings.
This dissertation describes using skull bone for upper jaw reconstruction, leading to less pain and the possibility of immediate implant placement compared to traditional methods.
January 2020 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This survey among members of the Association of Hair Restoration Surgeons of India explored the impact of COVID-19 on hair transplant surgery, highlighting challenges posed by halted operations and financial implications.
October 2019 in “Journal of Face Aesthetics” This article explores advancements in facial aesthetics through new biomaterials and bioengineering technologies but reports no new research findings.
October 2019 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” In this study, both hair transplantation and skin expansion were found effective for treating cicatricial alopecia, with transplantation being preferable for adults with smaller areas and skin expansion suited to younger patients with larger areas.
April 2019 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” This case report documents successful virilization, including penile length increase, in a boy with partial androgen insensitivity syndrome using high-dose testosterone combined with anastrozole.
December 2017 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This piece discusses various considerations in trauma surgery to restore the form and function of affected areas and does not provide new clinical results.
September 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Older East and Southeast Asian men need less hair density for hair restoration satisfaction, and natural hairline features should guide surgery plans.
This article describes a new hair transplant technique combining FUT and FUE to increase graft numbers in patients with high levels of baldness and reduced scalp laxity, but it does not report clinical outcomes.
September 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” This study emphasizes the genetic component of central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia, highlighting an atypical case involving an adolescent male within an African-American family.
August 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This case study presents a 9-month-old male infant with symptoms suggesting a likely diagnosis of Hay–Wells syndrome, including severe scalp crusting, nail abnormalities, and partial syndactyly.