Gupta AK

[BACKGROUND] Evidence for low-dose oral minoxidil (LDOM) and topical minoxidil in male and female pattern hair loss (MPHL and FPHL), particularly around hair transplant surgery, lack standardization. This study developed consensus-based gui…

[BACKGROUND] As unshaven hair transplantation grows in popularity, terminology has become inconsistent across publications and advertising. This creates confusion for patients and clinicians and undermines informed consent. [OBJECTIVE] To …

[AIM] The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the interrupted horizontal micro mattress suturing technique in anastomosing size-mismatched vessels during free flap surgeries. [MATERIAL & METHOD] The study included patients who und…

[INTRODUCTION] Ear arteriovenous malformation is a complex problem with a lack of data and a clear consensus on its management. This paper aims to develop an algorithm for protocol-based ear arteriovenous malformation management. [METHOD] …

[BACKGROUND] The most common form of movement disorder presented in children with cerebral palsy is spasticity, and dynamic equinus is the most common spastic ankle deformity. Botulinum toxin (BT) injection is now an established first-line …

[BACKGROUND] The evidence base pertaining to the efficacy of monotherapies for androgenetic alopecia (AGA), the most common form of hair loss, is ever expanding-and this warrants a formal comparison therapies' effect on a frequent basis. […

DAXXIFY (daxibotulinumtoxinA-lanm) for intramuscular injection was recently approved for temporary improvement in the appearance of the moderate to severe glabellar lines (GLs) associated with corrugator and/or procerus muscle activity in a…

Follicular unit excision (FUE) has emerged as the preferred method for hair transplants. Standardized terms and definitions established by members of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery and prominent hair restoration surge…

Mesotherapy is a technique by which lower doses of therapeutic agents and bioactive substances are administered by intradermal injections to the skin. Through intradermal injections, mesotherapy can increase the residence time of therapeuti…

[OBJECTIVE] We determined the relative efficacy of non-surgical monotherapies for hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). [METHODS] Network meta-analyses were conducted to determine treatments' surface under the cumulative ranking curve (SUCRA) val…

[BACKGROUND] Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is the most common cause of hair loss in men and women. Artificial hair implantation is considered an alternative treatment when the donor area is depleted or unsuitable for hair transplantation. The…

The technique of follicular unit excision for harvesting grafts for hair transplantation procedures has become very popular. This technique relies on the use of small punches to remove viable grafts. Many different punch shapes have been de…

[BACKGROUND] Follicular unit excision (FUE) is a popular hair transplant technique, but requires shaving the donor area. This is a deterrent for some patients wishing to keep their hair transplant discreet. The new long hair FUE technique a…

[BACKGROUND] Follicular unit excision (FUE) and follicular unit transplantation using strip surgery (FUT) are the dominant graft harvest methods in hair transplantation. The increase in the demand for FUE has reignited the debate of the rel…

[BACKGROUND] Early use of follicular unit excision (FUE) as a method of hair transplantation was limited by high rates of hair follicle transection. This hurdle has been overcome by innovative methods, punch shapes, and devices. With the va…

[BACKGROUND] The follicular unit excision (FUE) technique has become the preferred method for hair transplants over the traditional strip harvest technique due to low scar visibility and shorter recovery time for the patient. However, a lim…

[BACKGROUND] Follicular unit excision (FUE) is used to harvest follicular units for hair transplantation using trephine punches. The characteristics of FUE punches can impact the success of this technique; thus, many innovative punch design…

Follicular unit excision (FUE) requires the careful excision of hair-bearing follicular units. The follicle can only be detached from the skin once the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissues are cut, and each layer requires a different…

[BACKGROUND] Early surgical hair restoration (SHR) techniques were fraught with limitations. Major advancements and refinements have taken place yielding minimally invasive, relatively scar-free, and natural-looking hair transplantations. …

Cutaneous body image (CBI), defined as the individual's mental representation of his or her skin, hair, and nails, is an important clinical factor in dermatologic disorders and often the primary consideration in deciding whether to proceed …