28 citations
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November 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This article reviews the development of follicular unit transplantation for hair replacement, highlighting its ability to provide natural-looking results with minimal recovery time, but results depend heavily on the skill and planning of the practitioner.
25 citations
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August 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that using a dissecting microscope for follicular unit graft preparation in hair transplant surgeries increased hair yield by 17% compared to using magnifying loupes with transillumination.
17 citations
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June 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that, compared to Caucasian individuals, bald Chinese patients have a lower follicular unit density, and implanting an average of 30 FUs/cm² can effectively reconstruct a natural frontal hairline.
14 citations
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September 2016 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” This review discusses the classification and diagnosis of primary scalp alopecia, focusing on scarring and non-scarring types, and reports no new clinical results; it emphasizes simplified diagnostic pathways and tissue processing techniques.
11 citations
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October 2015 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that musculoskeletal symptoms such as pain and fatigue among hair restoration surgeons were more common and lasted longer after performing follicular unit extraction compared to strip excision procedures.
10 citations
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February 2016 in “The Journal for Nurse Practitioners” This article discusses the basic care and issues primary care providers should consider when treating transgender patients, but it reports no new clinical results.
7 citations
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” High-quality photos help track hair growth progress in androgenetic alopecia patients.
6 citations
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August 2003 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” This study describes a method of hair restoration using large numbers of follicular micrografts and minigrafts, achieving natural-looking results in 1 or 2 sessions with minimal complications.
4 citations
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November 2016 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” This article discusses the progress of follicular unit extraction (FUE) over the past 15 years but 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.
3 citations
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January 2014 in “Archives of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This study found that using a combination of video microscope for slivering and loupe magnification for graft-cutting in hair transplants achieved nearly double the graft productivity with similar transection rates compared to using only a digital video microscope.
3 citations
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June 2001 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” This article presents a rationale for using a combination of follicular units and slit grafts in hair transplanting and reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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January 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” This study observed that women with higher educational levels and social status are diagnosed with frontal fibrosing alopecia earlier, resulting in better therapeutic responses.
1 citations
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May 2002 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This article provides an overview of hair density, hair diameter, and the prevalence of female pattern hair loss but reports no new clinical findings.
1 citations
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October 1984 in “Clinics in dermatology” This article discusses the psychological impact of skin imperfections and suggests establishing a Cosmetic Dermatology Service within public health systems to address these issues ethically.
November 2025 in “Repositorio Comunidad Politecnico Grancolombiano” This research focuses on Milagros's strategy to internationalize by exporting their intensive repair hair mask to Mexico, France, and the United States, examining each market's potential and challenges in the global hair care sector.
January 2020 in “Research Portal Denmark” This study concludes that anti-androgenic chemicals causing short anogenital distance in male fetuses also induce a feminized transcriptional profile in the perineum, implicating Wnt and estrogen signaling in the process.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that the clinical severity of hidradenitis suppurativa, evaluated through Hurley staging, VAS, PGA, and SAHS, significantly affects patients' work absenteeism and presenteeism, with presenteeism being more prevalent.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, dose-response modeling predicted that once-daily abrocitinib doses of 100 mg and 200 mg may provide a clinically meaningful response in treating moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis compared to placebo.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that a history of smoking significantly predicted a more refractory course of palmoplantar pustulosis, with associated comorbidities often including hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and thyroid diseases.
May 2018 in “White Rose eTheses Online (University of Leeds, The University of Sheffield, University of York)” In this study, researchers found that alopecia areata patients show a significant reduction in suppressive regulatory T-cells and an increase in inflammatory T-cell populations, suggesting an immunological imbalance contributing to the disease.
April 2018 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” This editorial highlighted concerns about the newly launched voluntary register for non-surgical cosmetic practitioners in the UK, reporting dissatisfaction from aesthetic doctors, dentists, and nurses who feel it inadequately protects the public by grouping medical professionals with non-medically trained individuals without mandatory regulation.
This study found that hair fibers broke down and lost keratin in extremely basic conditions, revealing the inner medulla and changing the color of the fibers.
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.
June 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that follicular unit density in bald Chinese patients is lower compared to Caucasian patients, with an average implantation density of 30 FUs/cm² achieving about 40% of normal hair density for frontal hairline reconstruction.
May 2002 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A pregnant woman's skin condition improved after giving birth, possibly due to high estrogen levels during pregnancy.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that finasteride treatment reduced urinary androgen and prostaglandin levels in male pattern baldness patients to levels similar to healthy controls.
May 2002 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This brief article is a response from the authors about hair density, hair diameter, and female pattern hair loss, and it reports no new clinical findings.
126 citations
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February 2017 in “JAMA Surgery” This article outlines best practices from the World Professional Association for Transgender Health's standards to guide health care professionals in providing comprehensive care for transgender individuals, addressing mental health, endocrinology, and surgery.
34 citations
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January 1977 in “American Journal of Cardiology”