September 2011 in “Cancer” Men who start losing hair at 20 may have a higher chance of getting prostate cancer later.
30 citations,
March 2001 in “Archives of Dermatology” Finasteride can cause one-sided breast enlargement, which disappears after stopping the drug.
January 2014 in “Pathology” Early subungual melanoma might be treated with less aggressive surgery because it invades the skin under the nail more slowly.
14 citations,
May 1987 in “Archives of Dermatology” Tissue expansion is an effective treatment for certain types of hair loss, providing immediate coverage with hair-bearing skin.
2 citations,
August 2006 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” The document concludes that choosing the right face rejuvenation technique depends on the individual's unique features and aesthetic goals.
34 citations,
December 2012 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Mesotherapy shows promise for cellulite and facial rejuvenation but has mixed results for body sculpting and hair loss, with more research needed for safety and effectiveness.
20 citations,
February 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Micropigmentation effectively hides scalp scars with few complications.
11 citations,
September 2001 in “The Cleft Palate Craniofacial Journal” Hair transplant surgery successfully restored a boy's moustache hair on a cleft lip scar, with natural-looking results and patient satisfaction.
6 citations,
August 2003 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Hair restoration using micrografts and minigrafts can provide natural-looking hair without scars and good density in 1 or 2 sessions.
6 citations,
September 2001 in “The Cleft Palate Craniofacial Journal” Hair transplant surgery successfully restored a boy's moustache hair on a cleft lip scar, with natural-looking results and patient satisfaction.
3 citations,
November 2017 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” The new Cosmetic Surgery Scar Assessment Scale (CSSAS) was found to be simple and effective in evaluating scars from hair restoration surgeries.
3 citations,
July 2015 in “European Journal of Dermatology” AGEs may cause hair loss by increasing inflammation in hair follicles.
2 citations,
January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Early diagnosis and aggressive treatment are crucial for Cicatricial Alopecia, and treatment effectiveness varies among patients.
1 citations,
April 2019 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Secondary hairline correction surgery can be effective and satisfying when customized to the patient's needs.
1 citations,
January 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that a complete skin restoration biomaterial does not yet exist, and more clinical trials are needed to ensure these therapies are safe and effective.
November 2018 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that specialized hair transplant techniques can be effective, with varying success rates depending on the donor area and patient factors.
June 2017 in “JPRAS Open” Hair transplant was successful on a bald area after skin graft surgery.
January 2017 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” The authors suggest using scalp hair follicles for beard reconstruction to improve results and reduce surgery time and patient discomfort.
November 2012 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” An 86-year-old man had a rare tongue melanoma but refused treatment, showing the need for early cancer detection and treatment.
January 2006 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Most studies on perioral dermatitis treatment are of low quality, with some agreement on oral tetracycline effectiveness and stopping steroids and cosmetics.
December 1986 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Wax injection did not stop hair loss and caused changes to the skull.
January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” PRP and LLLT can improve hair growth in AGA, but more research needed.
136 citations,
May 2019 in “Cells” Stem cell therapy, particularly using certain types of cells, shows promise for treating hair loss by stimulating hair growth and development, but more extensive trials are needed to confirm these findings.
110 citations,
August 2016 in “Drugs” Minoxidil is the only FDA-approved topical drug for treating male or female pattern hair loss, and other medications like finasteride and dutasteride can also increase hair growth.
65 citations,
April 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” PRP injections may be a safe, effective alternative for hair loss treatment compared to minoxidil and finasteride.
52 citations,
February 2006 in “Archives of Dermatology” Alefacept may effectively treat severe lichen planus, with patients showing significant improvement and no side effects.
41 citations,
July 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Men with Frontal fibrosing alopecia typically lose hair on the front scalp and sometimes on sideburns and upper lip, with treatments showing varied success.
30 citations,
June 2008 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The SAFE System may improve hair transplant results but isn't suitable for everyone.
24 citations,
August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Hair restoration surgery can have complications; success depends on patient education, careful planning, and proper execution.
18 citations,
August 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Lasers, microneedling, and PRP improve skin rejuvenation and repair, with PRP enhancing the effects when combined with other treatments.