August 2024 in “Clinical & experimental pathology” This research highlights significant advancements in forensic DNA phenotyping, enabling predictions of physical traits, ancestry, and age from crime scene DNA, but notes that further research and validation are needed for greater accuracy and reliability.
July 2024 in “Federal Practitioner” Act quickly to prevent permanent hair loss from tight hairstyles.
January 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This study found that long-hair follicular unit excision for hairline restoration resulted in high patient satisfaction, with a 93% graft survival rate and improved quality of life scores postoperatively.
December 2023 in “Archaeopress Publishing Ltd eBooks” This source reviews historical works on cosmetics and healthcare from the Middle Ages to the Early Modern Period in Europe, highlighting the use of natural ingredients for aesthetic and medicinal purposes across various cultures, including Christian, Hebrew, and Muslim societies.
October 2023 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This study found that among over 10,000 hair transplantation patients, only four cases of scalp necrosis occurred, highlighting that timely diagnosis and treatment can prevent serious complications and improve outcomes, with most cases resolving within 2–3 weeks.
January 2023 in “WikiJournal of Medicine” This review discusses alternative androgen pathways, including the "backdoor" pathway and pathways to 11-oxygenated steroids, and reports no new clinical results; the authors aim to clarify these concepts for better patient treatment.
October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” This chapter reviews the critical importance of the follicle placement process in hair transplantation but presents no new clinical findings.
January 2021 in “Clinical dermatology review” This study describes teledermatology as a cost-effective and convenient alternative to in-person dermatology consultations during the COVID-19 pandemic, with diagnostic accuracy ranging from 54% to 88%.
This chapter reviews techniques and considerations for facial hair transplantation, including the restoration of beards and eyebrows, and provides guidance on candidate selection and managing complications, reporting no new clinical results.
December 2018 in “Journal of Nursing UFPE on line” This entry describes the 13th edition of the book "Obstetrícia" by Jorge de Rezende Filho and Carlos Antônio Montenegro, published in 2014, but reports no new research findings.
This study found that fibroblast growth factor 20 (Fgf20) orchestrates the movement and behavior of dermal fibroblasts, directing their formation into dermal condensates during hair follicle development in mice.
January 2017 in “SM dermatology journal” This article presents eyebrow transplantation techniques developed from over 1,000 procedures at the authors' clinic, with no new clinical outcomes reported.
In this study, Smad4 deletion in satellite cells hindered skeletal muscle regeneration in adult mice and did not enhance regeneration in aged mice, indicating Smad4's crucial role in muscle repair.
This study suggests that the ANE syndrome mutation in yeast Nop4, analogous to human RBM28, disrupts protein folding and protein-protein interactions, contributing to ribosomal dysfunction.
January 2016 in “Language Learning in Higher Education” This study presents a typology of how patients use euphemisms for medical terms in English and French, based on examples from various textbooks and lexicons.
January 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks” Hair transplantation is highly effective with careful technique and attention to patient needs.
July 2011 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” The document provides a quiz for physicians to earn continuing medical education credits in facial plastic surgery.
July 2008 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” This review discusses common mistakes in follicular unit transplantation and provides guidance for practitioners to enhance patient outcomes, but reports no new clinical results.
February 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that deep plane fixation in scalp surgeries allowed for tension-reduced wound closures and increased tissue excision compared to techniques without deep plane fixation.
October 2003 in “Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine” This review of Leon Sperling's Atlas of Hair Pathology discusses the visual and diagnostic value of its comprehensive coverage on hair and scalp diseases but reports no new clinical findings.
April 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Lasers are effective for some skin conditions but can cause side effects like scarring and pigment changes; careful selection is important, and botulinum toxin type A is successful in reducing sweat in palmar hyperhidrosis.
June 1997 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” This review discusses the evolution of hair restoration surgical techniques, emphasizing that gradual improvements to existing methods are safer than radical changes, and reports no new clinical results.
September 1994 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” This article reviews challenges and errors in performing Mohs surgery, emphasizing vigilance in maintaining its procedural integrity for successful treatment outcomes, and reports no new clinical findings.
November 1919 in “The Journal of Hellenic Studies” The bronze head shows the high skill and beauty valued by ancient Greek sculptors.
April 2023 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Both methods of platelet-rich plasma showed positive effects on hair loss.
Treatments for hair loss vary, but cell-based options may be the future.
SMP creates illusion of full hair, addressing various issues and bringing happiness to those with thinning hair.
December 2002 in “Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology-head and Neck Surgery” This article reviews techniques for restoring appearance following scalp injuries and highlights the versatility of scalp expansion, advancement flaps, and follicular unit hair transplantation, but it provides no new clinical results.
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August 2012 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” The letter argues that blaming synthetic hair implants for scalp cancer based on one report is biased and possibly coincidental.
This article proposes a methodology for selecting hair extension technology that aligns with natural hair structure and aesthetic goals, suggesting the best results are achieved by matching technique to hair's mechanical capacity.