Post-Hair Transplantation Complication: Kinky or Severely Curly Hair.

Objective: To investigate the etiology and preventive measures of posttransplant kinky or curly hair growth after female hairline correction surgery.

Background: Hair transplant surgery can be accompanied by various adverse effects, one of which is severely kinky or curly hair after surgery. Posttransplant kinky or curly hair is not well-understood for its cause or prevention.

Multi-Wave Punch for Follicular Unit Excision Hair Transplantation Surgery.

Follicular unit excision is widely used for hair transplantation because it lacks a donor scar and is associated with less postoperative pain. Obtaining high-quality grafts and minimizing hair follicle damage during graft harvesting are key. This review elaborates on the types and dynamics of punches used in follicular unit extraction.

A Practical Guide to Hair Graft Placement Using the Sharp Implanter Method.

Purpose: Hair transplantation using the sharp implanter method is increasing in popularity. However, there has been little discussion pertaining to surgical know-how or specific techniques that increase efficiency and precision. We describe surgical techniques that enable dense packing in a swift and efficient fashion with the sharp implanter method using photos and videos.

Natural results of scalp micropigmentation: A review.

Background: Scalp micropigmentation has developed rapidly in recent years to the extent that it is now considered a major means of hair loss treatment along with medication and hair transplantation.

Aims: To deliver correct information in terms of patients' curiosity regarding scalp micropigmentation and the most frequent complaints that doctors receive as well as to rectify misinformation.

Methods: A review of the literature was performed, and information is herein presented on various scalp micropigmentation procedures, the authors' experiences in this area, and special tips to achieve a natural result.

Eyebrow Transplantation Using Long Hair Follicular Unit Excision Technique.

Unlabelled: Long hair follicular unit excision (LHF) allows surgeons to fully visualize hair curliness, which is crucial in eyebrow transplantation where matching curliness is a matter of utmost importance. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the clinical importance of LHF in eyebrow transplantation.

Methods: A total of 36 patients who had undergone eyebrow transplantation surgery with LHF were enrolled.

Ergonomics in follicular unit excision surgery.

Background: Concentration and physical strength are essential for the long duration of hair transplant surgery. Because both the patient and the doctor must maintain certain postures for long periods, the importance of ergonomics cannot be understated.

Aims: To review the devices, instruments, and techniques developed for ergonomic follicular unit excision surgery, to present our experience with various ergonomic modifications, and to evaluate the effectiveness of the related devices, novel concepts, and methods.

Hair diameter evaluation in different regions of the safe donor area in Asian populations.

Background: There is little information about how hair diameter differences within the safe donor area. Thicker or thinner hair may be needed depending on the recipient area, hairline design, and surgical purpose.

Methods: Thirty-eight non-alopecic subjects (19 males and 19 females) were evaluated.

Maternal Vitamin D Status and Its Related Factors in Pregnant Women in Bangkok, Thailand.

Background: There are few data focusing on the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in tropical countries.

Objectives: We determined the vitamin D status in pregnant women and examined the factors associated with vitamin D deficiency.

Design And Methods: A cross-sectional study of 147 pregnant Thai women aged 18-45 years at Siriraj Hospital (a university hospital in Bangkok, Thailand) was undertaken.

Hypovitaminosis D in healthy children in Central Thailand: prevalence and risk factors.

Background: There are limited data regarding the prevalence and risk factors relating to hypovitaminosis D in children of Thailand, a tropical country with abundant sunlight. The objective of this study was to assess the prevalence of hypovitaminosis D and examine factors associated with hypovitaminosis D in school-aged children in Bangkok, Thailand - a centrally located capital city.

Methods: This cross-sectional study evaluated 159 healthy children (33.

The effect of vitamin d status on pediatric asthma at a university hospital, Thailand.

Purpose: In the USA and Europe, hypovitaminosis D is associated with increased asthma severity, emergency department (ED) visit, and impaired pulmonary function in asthmatic patients. However, in tropical countries, data on the effect of vitamin D status on asthma is limited. This study evaluates the relationship between vitamin D status and the level of asthma control as well as other asthmatic parameters.