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[BACKGROUND] A high and wide forehead is a common congenital facial characteristic among East Asian women, often resulting in an imbalanced mid-upper facial proportion, diminished three-dimensional contour, and reduced femininity. Although …

Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is the most prevalent form of alopecia areata. Traditional treatment options, including minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplantation, have their limitations, such as skin irritation, systemic side effects, in…

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[BACKGROUND] Based on the differences in the procedures of recipient site creation and graft placement, hair transplantation implantation techniques can be classified into premade incisions (PI) and stick and place (S&P). However, limited s…

Hair loss is a prevalent condition that affects many people worldwide and is often associated with self-neglect and anxiety. Hair transplantation is emerging as a viable therapeutic option for addressing several forms of hair loss that are …

To explore the influence and mechanism of extracellular vesicles (EVs) derived from human dermal papilla cells (hDPCs), i. e. hDPC-EVs on skin fibrosis in mice. This study was an experimental research. One hundred discarded hair follicle u…

Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is a chronic and progressive hair loss disorder marked by follicular miniaturization and a shortened anagen phase. While androgenic and genetic factors contribute to its pathogenesis, increasing evidence highligh…

This study aimed to compare the differentiation potential of dental pulp-derived mesenchymal stem cells (DP-MSCs) and hair follicle-derived mesenchymal stem cells (HF-MSCs), which originated from the ectoderm. Dental pulps were separated fr…

[BACKGROUND] Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming healthcare by enhancing diagnostics, treatment personalization, and operational efficiency. In aesthetic medicine-a field blending medical expertise with artistic judgment-AI is incr…

[INTRODUCTION] Patchy scarring alopecia in the fronto-temporal areas presents a diagnostic challenge, requiring accurate recognition for proper management. Cicatricial marginal alopecia (CMA) and frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) are key dif…

[OBJECTIVE] To review recent advances in the application of hair transplantation in wound healing and scar repair in special areas. [METHODS] An extensive review of the literature on the application of hair transplantation in wound healing…

[BACKGROUND] Hair transplantation is a minimally invasive procedure for treating hair loss in men and women, based on the principle of donor dominance, where transplanted hair retains its genetic characteristics in new locations. It is prim…

[BACKGROUND] Beards are important donor sources for hair transplantation in male patients. However, standardized assessment criteria for beard grafts' suitability and application are unavailable. [OBJECTIVE] To develop an evaluation system…

Hair transplantation effectively treats alopecia, and hair graft viability is crucial for its success. The study aimed to assess the use of preconditioned autologous platelet-rich plasma with photothermal biostimulation as a graft preservat…

Androgenetic alopecia significantly affects individuals' quality of life, creating a need for better therapeutic strategies. Hair transplant surgery plays a key role in treating hair loss, with adjuncts like PRP and meso-cocktails explored …

[BACKGROUND] Transanal endoscopic microsurgery is a treatment option for a wide range of rectal lesions. Postoperative urinary retention is a frequently associated complication. Some studies have suggested that the use of alpha-1 blockers m…

Frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) is a primary cicatricial alopecia, initially described in postmenopausal women but increasingly reported in men. The male form remains under-recognized, often misdiagnosed as androgenetic alopecia (AGA) or a…

[BACKGROUND] Hair transplantation has become a major method for improving upper facial contour. Hairline contour (HC) and hair growth direction (HGD) are the main factors affecting postoperative aesthetic outcomes. However, studies on natur…

[BACKGROUND] Hair restoration surgery (HRS) is a commonly performed elective procedure but to date lacks a review of the full scope of complications. [OBJECTIVES] To provide a comprehensive overview of observed complications associated wit…

[BACKGROUND] Conventional epilation methods commonly encounter challenges in achieving permanent removal of unwanted facial terminal hair (uFTH), particularly when it is interspersed among normal hairs. [OBJECTIVE] To assess the safety and…