January 2025 in “Tanzania journal of health research/Tanzania Journal of Health Research” Autologous mini-punch grafting can effectively repigment stable vitiligo, but has some risks and limitations.
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August 2018 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” A new mutation in the TMEM173 gene and a risk allele in IFIH1 cause a unique set of immune-related symptoms.
February 2019 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The gene Prss53 affects hair shape and bone development in rabbits.
May 2017 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The peach gene pCTG134 helps control the interaction between auxin and ethylene hormones during fruit ripening.
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March 2018 in “Hair transplant forum international” The Graft Quality Index grades hair transplant grafts to predict placement difficulty and surgery results.
8 citations
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January 2007 in “Hair transplant forum international” Vitamin B12 improves the health and growth of hair micrografts.
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October 2019 in “Journal of Cellular Physiology” Micrografts promote hair growth in androgenetic alopecia treatment.
March 1996 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” The technique offers natural-looking hair transplants with minimal bleeding.
3 citations
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November 2005 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Aminoguanidine increases a specific growth signal in stored hair grafts, which may help them survive better after being transplanted.
January 2017 in “Journal of Asian Scientific Research” Onions from Gilgit grow larger and heavier than those from Hunza.
June 2017 in “International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry” Using skin grafts from behind the ear for oral surgery in two patients with jaw injuries led to successful healing and good results.
3 citations
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April 2016 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” Researchers successfully transplanted hair follicles in mice, which survived well and helped in wound healing.
15 citations
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May 2005 in “Seminars in Plastic Surgery” The document concludes that hair follicular unit transplantation is an effective method for eyebrow and eyelash reconstruction, with patients happy despite needing regular trimming.
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July 2007 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” Long hair grafting is effective with new techniques and minoxidil.
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January 1993 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Surgical hair restoration has improved since 1959, with new techniques like minigrafts, micrografts, and scalp reductions creating more natural hairlines and reducing bald skin, despite some risks and potential for scarring.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Bioactive peptides improve graft survival and new hair growth.
November 1995 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The concentric mini-micrografting method is effective for extensive baldness, creating a natural look and efficiently using donor hair.
December 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” A new training model using an orange helps surgeons practice parietal whorl hair transplants effectively.
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February 2015 in “Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” Transplanting a mix of specific skin cells can significantly improve the repair of damaged hair follicles.
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June 2016 in “Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” Microcolumn grafting can effectively regenerate full-thickness, functional skin without scarring.
October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” Beard hair can be effectively used for hair transplants when scalp hair is insufficient.
January 2017 in “SM dermatology journal” Eyebrow hair transplants have high patient satisfaction and require surgeons to have artistic and technical skills.
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October 2007 in “PubMed” Topical scalp treatments could potentially reduce hair extraction.
August 2017 in “Otolaryngology” Using a buffering solution and applying Platelet-Rich Plasma improves hair graft survival in hair restoration surgery.
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January 1990 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Skin grafting can help repigment vitiligo, but it's less effective for widespread cases due to the Koebner phenomenon.
16 citations
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April 2009 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The place where hair is transplanted can change its growth rate and length but not its thickness.
15 citations
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September 2007 in “Cell & tissue research/Cell and tissue research” Embryonic and adult stem cells are valuable for improving skin grafts and cell therapy.
14 citations
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October 2012 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” Adding stem cells to fat grafts for facial rejuvenation might improve outcomes, but more research is needed to confirm safety and effectiveness.
11 citations
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January 2011 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Follicular unit transplant successfully repigmented vitiligo patch on upper lip.
3 citations
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February 2021 in “Experimental dermatology” Dermal papilla microtissues could be useful for initial hair growth drug testing.