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January 1980 in “Acupuncture & electro-therapeutics research” The authors suggest that male-pattern hair loss may be linked to neuropathy caused by tension on scalp nerves, potentially worsened by testosterone, and propose electrical stimulation as a temporary treatment.
January 2022 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Using truncal anesthesia on the supraorbital nerve reduces pain in hair loss treatments and improves patient comfort.
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September 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The cephalic approach for nerve blocks is less painful than the anterior approach during hair restoration surgery.
March 2018 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” This study found that using vibration during supraorbital/supratrochlear nerve blocks in hair restoration surgery significantly reduced pain levels compared to not using vibration, with patients reporting lower Wong-Baker Faces Pain scores when vibration was applied.
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February 2018 in “British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery” This paper reviews the evolution and classification of forehead reduction and orbital contouring techniques in transgender females, but reports no new clinical findings.