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    GlossaryDermatologic Surgery (Skin Surgery)

    involves surgical procedures to treat skin, hair, and nail disorders

    Dermatologic Surgery, also known as Dermatological Surgery or Skin Surgery, is a specialized field of medicine focused on the diagnosis and treatment of skin, hair, and nail disorders through surgical procedures. This can include the removal of skin cancers, benign growths, and cysts, as well as cosmetic procedures like laser treatments, hair transplants, and scar revisions. The goal is to improve both the health and appearance of the skin.

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      learn Microneedling

      technique to create small wounds in skin to activate collagen production and hair growth

      learn Peppermint

      herb and oil thought to stimulate skin and hair

      learn Stemoxydine

      chemical from L'Oreal that encourages hair to enter growth phase

      learn Tretinoin

      the gold standard retinoid in dermatology that's also helpful for hair regrowth alongside Minoxidil

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      Growth in Skin Surgery: Historical Advancements Since 1950

      research Growth in Skin Surgery: Historical Advancements Since 1950

      4 citations, July 1992 in “Clinics in Dermatology”
      Skin surgery has significantly advanced since 1950, with improvements in chemical peels, hair restoration, lasers, and Mohs surgery, and the development of less invasive techniques and specialized training.

      research Dermatologic Surgery in Aging Skin

      2 citations, October 1962 in “Archives of Dermatology”
      Surgical methods can't treat gray hair, hair loss, or thinning skin.
      Skin Surgery: Volumes I and II

      research Skin Surgery: Volumes I and II

      January 1983 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
      The document suggests improvements for a hair and scalp disease book and recommends a two-volume skin surgery reference for dermatologists.
      Surgery Update for General Dermatologists Session 1

      research Surgery Update for General Dermatologists Session 1

      April 2017 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology”
      Most patients with Lichen planopilaris improved with acitretin, but treatments often didn't work well; preventing infection in skin surgery is important, and bupivacaine might be a better anesthetic.

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      community Who here has maintained with finasteride for decades?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  133 upvotes 1 year ago
      People have been using finasteride for 10 to 20+ years to maintain their hairline, with many reporting success and no significant side effects. Some users have combined finasteride with minoxidil for better results, and a few have switched to dutasteride or added hair transplants when finasteride was less effective.

      community 21m, curious about what's going on with my hair

       6 upvotes 9 years ago
      A 21-year-old male with a thyroid condition noticed his hair thinning uniformly without a receding hairline. He is considering using a 5ARI to prevent further baldness if he starts TRT.

      community Bad experience at Dermatologist

      in Update  41 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user had a disappointing dermatologist appointment where they were denied prescriptions for Dutasteride and oral Minoxidil for hair loss and were only offered a hair transplant referral. Other users sympathized, discussed self-medication, and suggested consulting a transplant doctor for up-to-date treatments.