July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Negative Pressure Wound Therapy reduces surgical site infections and speeds up healing.
September 2007 in “Hair transplant forum international” This commentary discusses patient concerns regarding post-operative appearances after hair transplants and reports no new research findings.
4 citations
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December 2007 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that using 3% hydrogen peroxide for surgical wound care during hair restoration did not significantly affect the survival rate of hair grafts compared to normal saline.
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.
September 2007 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that using 3% hydrogen peroxide for surgical wound care during hair restoration surgery did not significantly impact the survival rate of hair grafts compared to normal saline.
August 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review discusses the potential of platelet-rich plasma therapy as an adjunctive treatment for pediatric surgical wound care and reports no new clinical results, highlighting the need for more controlled trials.
67 citations
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February 1983 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” This study suggests that Vigilon®, a new occlusive wound dressing with high water content, may promote better wound healing than other similar dressings in dermatologic surgery.
3 citations
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June 2025 in “Gyemyeong uidae haksulji” This review suggests that PDRN shows promise as a safe and versatile regenerative agent for wound healing and other dermatological applications, based on its dual mechanisms and clinical evidence of efficacy.
17 citations
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August 2015 in “The international journal of lower extremity wounds/International journal of lower extremity wounds” This review discusses wound healing options after skin excision and laser treatments for hidradenitis suppurativa and reports no new clinical results.
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.
51 citations
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July 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This article proposes two new categories of cicatricial alopecia—“unstable” and “stable”—and suggests surgical excision as preferred over hair transplantation, especially for unstable cases.
October 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” This source highlights the challenges in treating cicatricial alopecia, noting that follicular unit extraction hair transplantation offers a minimally invasive and successful option to improve cosmetic outcomes for patients with permanent hair loss from scarring.
April 2009 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The document concludes that the first book on mesotherapy lacks convincing evidence, the second book is good for beginners in facial rejuvenation, and the third book is valuable for understanding complications in skin surgery.
July 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article discusses the various uses of the cotton-tipped applicator in dermatologic surgery, highlighting its innovative role as a suture scissors stabilizer, but reports no clinical results.
December 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” In this case study, the researchers reported that surgical debridement combined with targeted dermatological and antimicrobial therapy effectively managed chronic lower-limb wounds in a patient with keratitis-ichthyosis-deafness syndrome, underscoring the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in treating this rare condition.
March 2018 in “John Wiley & Sons, Ltd eBooks” This chapter reviews classification and techniques of surgical therapies for treating stable, recalcitrant vitiligo, highlighting their role alongside non-surgical methods for small, specific cases.
5 citations
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January 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study emphasizes the importance of understanding cosmetic procedures and their risks, particularly for individuals with darker skin, and highlights expert recommendations for pre- and post-procedure skin care, including the use of broad-spectrum sunscreen to prevent and improve pigmentation disorders.
August 2025 in “Medicine and ecology” This review found that combining adipose-derived tissues and platelet-rich plasma improves fat graft survival and healing outcomes in reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, but variability in methodologies limits study comparability.
31 citations
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January 2019 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” This study found that low-level laser therapy at 8 J/cm2 improved cosmetic surgical scar healing in canines after thoraco-lumbar hemilaminectomy compared to controls.
6 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of Biomedical Photonics & Engineering” This study found that using a clipping device for hair removal leads to less skin barrier disruption and reduced bacterial colonization compared to a disposable razor, potentially improving postoperative wound management.
2 citations
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January 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study concluded that poliglecaprone 25 sutures may result in less postoperative discomfort and narrower scar formation compared to metal staples in hair transplantation donor site closures.
June 2026 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” In this case report, necrotic ulceration caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae at a pubic hair donor site was observed in a 52-year-old man following hair transplantation, highlighting the need for metabolic screening and culture-guided management to prevent complications in such procedures.
2 citations
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June 2006 in “Experimental dermatology” This article discusses the development of skin patterns during embryogenesis and postnatal life, linking them to genetic, environmental, and mathematical factors, but presents no new empirical findings.
June 2026 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery” This study reports a case of a 47-year-old man who developed scalp necrosis after undergoing hair transplantation abroad, highlighting the importance of recognizing and managing this rare but serious complication to improve outcomes in hair transplantation practices.
178 citations
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August 2016 in “Advances in wound care” This article discusses advancements in understanding how skin stem cells and fibroblasts contribute to scar formation, highlighting current and potential therapies aimed at preventing or reducing scarring, yet notes that effective treatments without significant side effects are still lacking.
12 citations
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January 2016 in “Skin appendage disorders” This review summarizes existing knowledge about hair restoration surgery for scarring alopecia but reports no new clinical results.
7 citations
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July 2008 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article reviews infection prevention in hair restoration surgery and underscores the importance of developing an infection control policy, without presenting new clinical findings.
May 2026 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This review explores emerging 3D bioprinting strategies for hair follicle creation, highlighting their potential to advance alopecia treatment and trichology research, but notes the need for further optimization and reduced maintenance costs before clinical use.
November 2023 in “Indian journal of surgery” This study found that platelet-rich gel is a simple and effective non-surgical method for healing exposed skull injuries, resulting in complete healing with minimal scars and sparse hair growth in all patients.
2 citations
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July 2008 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article highlights the increasing impact of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus as the most significant multi-drug-resistant organism affecting surgical settings, but reports no new experimental results.