92 citations
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August 2017 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Newborn mouse skin cells can grow hair and this process can be recreated in adult cells to potentially help with hair loss.
62 citations
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February 2016 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” Technique creates 3D cell spheroids for hair-follicle regeneration.
70 citations
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June 2010 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Certain groups may need vitamin supplements to improve hair health and prevent other health problems.
4 citations
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January 2018 in “Hair transplant forum international” The document suggests changing "Follicular Unit Extraction" to "Follicular Unit Excision" to more accurately describe the surgical hair transplant procedure.
September 2012 in “Hair transplant forum international” The document concludes with the creation of a Hair Transplant Foundation after reviewing the early hair transplant techniques and discussions from a forum.
2 citations
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March 2021 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Tracking invalid extraction rates can improve hair transplant outcomes by assessing surgeon skill.
September 2022 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Plastic surgeons can offer various nonsurgical hair restoration treatments like minoxidil, PRP, and light treatments, but they don't give permanent results and need to be repeated. It's crucial to educate patients and manage their expectations. Hair loss in women often involves other health issues like thyroid disease.
November 2023 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Fat transplants using a patient's own fat can rejuvenate and repair tissues effectively.
Umbilical cord blood is a valuable source of stem cells for medical treatments, but its use is less common than other transplants, and there are ethical issues to consider.
September 2023 in “JAAD case reports” A man developed oral hairy leukoplakia while on baricitinib, a medication for alopecia and arthritis, and doctors should watch for such side effects.
84 citations
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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.
Stem cells can improve skin grafts by enhancing blood flow and hair growth.
August 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” CGF injections may safely and effectively promote hair growth in androgenetic alopecia patients.
March 2003 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” Lasers are now less popular for hair restoration.
June 2019 in “PRISM (University of Calgary)” DPCs and new biomaterials can greatly improve skin healing.
November 2024 in “BMC Surgery” Follicular unit extraction is an effective and minimally invasive treatment for male hair loss.
September 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” Doctors should not have to re-certify.
2 citations
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July 2014 in “Journal of pharmacology and pharmacotherapeutics” A woman got unwanted hair growth on her face from using bimatoprost eyedrops for glaucoma.
9 citations
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May 2005 in “Expert Review of Clinical Immunology” Blocking interferon-gamma might help treat various autoimmune diseases.
1 citations
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October 2013 The framework helps develop medical apps on mobile devices to reduce reliance on desktop computers.
January 2011 in “Hair transplant forum international” Doctors should ensure grafts are well-prepared and correctly placed.
July 2012 in “Hair transplant forum international” Lifestyle choices like stress, smoking, heavy drinking, sun exposure, and chemical hair treatments might speed up hair loss in people with androgenetic alopecia.
1 citations
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May 2014 in “Hair transplant forum international” Rogaine can stop hair loss in women, and other treatments like certain pills, light therapy, and special shampoos may also work.
2 citations
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January 2014 in “Hair transplant forum international” Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy can improve hair thinning in male pattern baldness patients, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.
July 2018 in “Hair transplant forum international” Different PRP systems produce varying levels of platelet concentrations.
4 citations
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May 2015 in “Hair transplant forum international” The review concluded that better studies are needed to prove if Low-Level Laser Therapy devices for hair growth really work.
November 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” Some generic finasteride may be counterfeit, leading to less effectiveness and increased hair loss.
7 citations
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January 2015 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” Air pollution can cause hair loss, and using antioxidants, special shampoos, and coconut oil can improve scalp health and hair density.
1 citations
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May 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” Non-classical 21 hydroxylase deficiency is an underdiagnosed cause of female hair loss and polycystic ovarian syndrome.
May 2015 in “Hair transplant forum international” The article concludes that PRP might help with hair loss, but more detailed research is necessary.