An In Vitro Study Comparing the Survival of Hair Follicles in Various Storage Media at Different Temperatures for Hair Transplant Procedure

This in vitro study assessed the survival of hair follicles from 3 healthy male volunteers stored in different media and temperatures to optimize hair transplant conditions. It found that hair follicles stored at 37°C in DMEM and PRP showed significant cell outgrowth after 7 days, indicating better survival compared to lower temperatures or other media. The study emphasizes the importance of selecting appropriate storage conditions, suggesting that maintaining hair follicles in 10% DMEM at 37°C can enhance graft survival and improve therapeutic outcomes, while freezing storage might not be optimal.