114 citations,
December 1951 in “Archives of Dermatology” Aminopterin strongly suppresses epithelial tissues and can treat certain skin conditions but has significant side effects.
54 citations,
August 2009 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Modern hair transplants use small grafts for a natural look and drugs to prevent further loss, with high patient satisfaction.
37 citations,
October 2014 in “Maturitas” Men's hair loss is caused by hormones and genes, and can be treated with medication and surgery, while graying is due to aging and has no prevention except dyeing.
20 citations,
February 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Micropigmentation effectively hides scalp scars with few complications.
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December 2020 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” miR-140-5p in certain cell vesicles helps hair growth by boosting cell proliferation.
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February 2007 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Hair transplantation techniques have improved over 12 years, with follicular unit grafting providing more natural results and potential future advances in automation and genetics.
12 citations,
January 2007 in “Current problems in dermatology” Environmental and cosmetic factors, including heat, chemicals, and sun exposure, can cause hair loss and damage.
7 citations,
July 2004 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Different hair types from various ethnic groups affect hair shine due to characteristics like thickness and shape.
6 citations,
January 2013 in “Genetics and Molecular Research” Women with hair loss have more androgen receptors in certain hair follicles.
5 citations,
October 2013 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” Hair transplant improves with regenerative medicine and FUE technique.
1 citations,
November 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Quantifying hair shape is better than using racial categories for understanding hair characteristics.
1 citations,
January 2010 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that local flaps are effective for reconstructive surgery in the head and neck, offering good skin match and function.
September 2023 in “Asian journal of beauty & cosmetology” Lipids are important for healthy hair, but their exact role is not fully understood and needs more research.
November 2019 in “Harper's Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology” Understanding normal hair growth and loss in children is key to diagnosing and treating hair disorders.
April 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Many people with hair loss experience scalp pain known as trichodynia, but the causes are unclear and treatments vary.
Modern hair restoration techniques can effectively treat hair loss and provide natural-looking results.
September 2006 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The SGAP flap effectively treats large sacral pressure sores with good results and minimal complications.
June 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The commentary suggests that using a single-scar technique for hair transplants can give good cosmetic results, but some surgeons hesitate to use it despite ways to address their concerns.
349 citations,
January 2005 in “The FASEB journal” Human skin can make serotonin and melatonin, which help protect and maintain it.
71 citations,
May 2007 in “The FASEB journal” Human hair follicles produce and respond to erythropoietin, helping protect against stress.
59 citations,
October 2012 in “Pharmaceutical Research” Squalene-based carriers improve delivery of a treatment to hair follicles for alopecia areata.
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September 2008 in “Experimental dermatology” Both mouse and rat models are effective for testing alopecia areata treatments.
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August 2019 in “Regenerative Medicine” Human placenta hydrogel helps restore cells needed for hair growth.
30 citations,
May 2005 in “Pediatric dermatology” Some families have a genetic condition where they are born with irregular scalp defects.
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January 2017 in “Stem Cells International” Adipose-derived stem cells show promise in treating skin conditions like vitiligo, alopecia, and nonhealing wounds.
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April 2020 in “Experimental Cell Research” PCAT1 helps hair growth by controlling miR-329/Wnt10b.
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November 2016 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” Various hair camouflage options help people with hair loss improve appearance.
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August 2020 in “Dermatologic therapy” The document concludes that mesotherapy can be effective for skin and hair treatments, but more research is needed to confirm its safety and effectiveness.
11 citations,
July 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Hair restoration surgery redistributes existing hair to achieve a natural look, with visible regrowth in 3-4 months and rare complications, mostly aesthetic.
10 citations,
July 1981 in “Archives of Otolaryngology-head & Neck Surgery” Short scalp flaps are easier but not good for severe baldness; Juri flaps are complex but better for density and coverage.