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October 2014 in “Expert Opinion on Emerging Drugs” New alopecia treatments aim for better results and fewer side effects.
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21 citations,
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17 citations,
January 1985 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Minoxidil may help hair growth by stopping immune system attacks on hair follicles.
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October 1984 in “The BMJ” Up to 50% of scalp hair can be lost before it appears thin, and treatment is only needed for hair loss caused by diseases or deficiencies.
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3 citations,
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1 citations,
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1 citations,
January 2013 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document reviews various hair and nail disorders, their causes, and treatments, emphasizing the need for proper diagnosis and the link between nail changes and systemic diseases.
1 citations,
April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” The conclusion is that detailed clinical descriptions help pathologists diagnose hair loss conditions more accurately.
September 2017 in “Springer eBooks” FUE hair transplants have improved to give more natural results with less scarring and pain.
July 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The document concludes that scalp conditions have various causes and can present in many different ways.
May 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Most nonbald men's multi-hair follicles are naturally positioned perpendicular to a line from the scalp's crown, which is important for natural-looking hair transplants.
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December 1987 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” Understanding facial anatomy and aesthetics is key for good functional and cosmetic outcomes after tumor removal surgery on the forehead and eyebrow.
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2 citations,
May 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Stem cells help remove dead cells to keep tissues healthy by balancing cell replacement and clearance.
1 citations,
July 2023 in “Journal of developmental biology” Bird foot scales develop differently and can repair but not fully regenerate due to the lack of specialized stem cell areas.
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.
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February 2007 in “Seminars in Cell & Developmental Biology” Androgens can both stimulate and cause hair loss, and understanding their effects is key to treating hair disorders.
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July 2014 in “Experimental Dermatology” Hair follicles can help wounds heal faster and this knowledge could be used to treat chronic skin ulcers, with a potential use of a special stem cell hydrogel to enhance healing.
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June 2022 in “International Journal of Biomedicine” The review suggests a comprehensive approach to treat hirsutism, focusing on hair removal, medication, and managing emotional effects.