9 citations
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January 1995 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This study observed that using a relaxed suture technique on scalp incisions may prevent linear scars by reducing pressure on upper stem cells.
83 citations
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January 2015 in “World Journal of Stem Cells” This review discusses current experimental approaches for regenerating human hair follicles using tissue engineering and isolated cells, but reports no successful strategies with adult cells yet found.
October 1982 in “American Journal of Nursing” Wound healing is a complex process involving different cells and stages, leading to scar tissue formation and strength increase over time.
106 citations
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December 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article reviews common pitfalls in biopsy site selection and technique that can lead to misdiagnosis of various skin conditions, highlighting the importance of proper biopsy practices for improving diagnostic accuracy.
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.