5 citations
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July 2019 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Adding collagenase to trypsin improves cell yield and repigmentation in vitiligo treatment.
May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) is a popular hair transplant method with minimal scarring that can transplant many grafts quickly and improve appearance and psychological well-being.
49 citations
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March 2014 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Using the drugs AMD3100 and Tacrolimus together greatly improves skin healing and hair growth after a deep skin cut by increasing stem cells in the wound.
30 citations
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July 2017 in “Stem cells and cloning” SVF-enhanced adipose transplantation shows potential as a hair loss treatment.
10 citations
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January 2011 in “Case reports in dermatological medicine” Hair transplant surgery effectively treated a specific type of hair loss and is recommended as a primary treatment option.
January 2012 in “Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd. eBooks” Various surgical methods for hair restoration, like scalp reconstruction and tissue expansion, have been developed, but follicular unit transplant remains the most common procedure for correcting pattern baldness.
January 2024 in “Surgical & Cosmetic Dermatology” Hair transplants can help transgender individuals match their appearance with their gender identity.
10 citations
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July 2017 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” Hair thickness decreases from the upper to lower areas of the back of the head, affecting hair transplant results.
1 citations
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December 1989 in “PubMed” Hair follicle cells can be grown without extra support and may help in wound healing.
2 citations
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January 2016 in “Archives of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” The technique effectively restores temporal peaks in hair transplants using different hair densities and angles in three zones.
March 2007 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery” A new method was developed to create better skin models for healing and reconstruction.
November 2015 in “Hair transplant forum international” Early attempts at using cloned cells for hair transplants failed, but 3D cell growth showed some promise.
2 citations
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September 2014 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” Stem cells could potentially rebuild missing structures in wounds, improving facial skin replacement techniques.
2 citations
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November 2007 in “Hair transplant forum international” The conclusion is that hair transplant surgery should use microscopically dissected natural hair groupings and some new terms were suggested for clarity.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scientists have found a way to grow hair follicles from human cells in a lab, which could help treat hair loss and skin damage.
June 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” 10 citations
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January 2015 in “PubMed”
8 citations
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January 1986 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” Hair loss surgeries like grafts, scalp reductions, and flap rotations can be effective for black men with proper technique adjustments.
3 citations
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October 2021 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” Strip harvest hair transplants produce natural-looking results and have a high success rate with minimal damage to hair follicles.
45 citations
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August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Using sharp tools and the right techniques in hair transplant surgery leads to less damage to hair follicles.
January 2024 in “Advances in Cosmetic Surgery” Robotic hair restoration is a safe, efficient alternative to manual hair transplant, best for men with dark, thick hair and skin, requiring sufficient donor hair and postoperative care.
1 citations
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November 2020 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Using combined hair restoration methods can effectively treat severe scalp wrinkling.
3 citations
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September 2010 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” Balancing artistic design and precision improves hair transplant results.
8 citations
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March 2019 in “Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A” Sulfated hyaluronan in collagen helps hair follicle cells grow and develop better for skin grafts.
May 2024 in “Archives of dermatological research” LGFs slightly improve hair transplant results more than PRP.
4 citations
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October 2018 in “JAMA Dermatology” Ruxolitinib may help treat hair loss and symptoms in patients with chronic graft-versus-host disease.
13 citations
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October 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The upper half of a human hair follicle can grow a new hair in a mouse, but success is rare.
18 citations
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March 2018 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” The superficial temporal artery flap is a reliable method for reconstructing complex facial defects with minimal complications.
A wavy two-layer closure in hair transplants makes scars nearly invisible for most patients.
153 citations
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August 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) is a less invasive hair transplant method with minimal scarring, suitable for about 60% of patients, especially those needing fewer grafts and quicker recovery.