May 2019 in “Cytotherapy” Patients in Australia underwent costly, unproven stem cell treatments due to weak regulations and aggressive marketing.
January 2021 in “Esculapio” Using your own blood (PRP) can effectively increase hair count and strength in men with hair loss.
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October 2013 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Mice lacking the PPARγ gene in their fat cells had almost no fat tissue, severe metabolic problems, and abnormal development of other fat-related tissues.
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June 2018 in “Journal of Stomatology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” Nanofat grafting is better for delicate areas and combining it with lipofilling might improve hair loss treatment.
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April 2019 in “Biomedicines” PRP and HF-MSCs treatment improves hair growth, thickness, and density in androgenetic alopecia.
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July 2022 in “The Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences” FTY720 helps transplanted fat survive better by reducing immune rejection and improving blood vessel growth.
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December 2022 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” SVF injections improve hair growth and reduce hair loss in people with androgenic alopecia.
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November 2018 in “Aesthetic plastic surgery” The new filler effectively and safely improves tear trough deformity long-term.
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July 2023 in “Experimental Dermatology” Fat grafting reduces scar fibrosis but may slow skin healing.
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January 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” Dr. Shoji Okuda's pioneering work on hair transplantation was overlooked and could have significantly advanced the field if recognized sooner.
January 2016 in “Georg Thieme Verlag eBooks” More East Asians are accepting and getting facial plastic surgery, with a focus on natural-looking results and using both surgical and nonsurgical methods.
Cross-section trichometry is an accurate method to measure hair loss and growth.
February 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Certain gene variations may increase the risk of alopecia, and platelet-rich plasma treatment can improve hair density in those with hair loss; a rare case of facial Becker's nevus was linked to uneven beard growth.
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January 2014 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine” Hair growth is influenced by various body and external factors, and neighboring hairs communicate to synchronize regeneration.
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July 2015 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma may help with hair growth and skin quality but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.
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June 2020 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Using stem cells from fat tissue can significantly improve wound healing in dogs.
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June 2013 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” New methods for skin and nerve regeneration can improve healing and feeling after burns.
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March 2016 in “International Wound Journal” Skin grafts are effective for chronic leg ulcers, especially autologous split-thickness grafts for venous ulcers, but more data is needed for diabetic ulcers.
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April 2015 in “InTech eBooks” Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) shows promise for tissue repair and immune response, but more research is needed to fully understand it and optimize its use.
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April 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Injecting scalp tissue micrografts is a safe and effective treatment for hair loss after COVID-19.
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January 2013 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” Hair transplants can be a treatment for scarring hair loss if there's good blood flow and no active disease.
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September 2023 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Autologous FUE hair transplantation is effective and safe for treating hair loss due to scarring from infections.
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May 2019 in “Cytotherapy” New Australian advertising rules improved stem cell marketing practices but further regulation is needed for consumer safety.
April 2026 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” AMT may be more effective than finasteride for hair growth in androgenetic alopecia.
January 2025 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery” Two L-PRP treatments improve hair density in mild to moderate alopecia.
October 2024 in “Cosmetics” PRP injections improved facial aesthetics in most women, but more research is needed.
June 2022 in “Biotechnological Research” Activated autologous platelet-rich plasma can improve healing in diabetic foot ulcers.
September 2015 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” People with advanced chronic kidney disease often have skin problems, which can be treated with various medications and procedures to improve their quality of life.
March 2013 in “Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica” Using platelet growth factors can improve hair density in transplants, especially for those with fine hair.
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April 2018 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” PRP therapy may improve skin and hair conditions, but more research with standard methods is needed.