11 citations
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March 2016 in “Cell cycle/Cell cycle (Georgetown, Tex. Online)” Old hair follicles grew better when moved to a young environment.
7 citations
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December 2015 in “PloS one” Cryopreserved mouse whisker follicles can grow hair when transplanted into nude mice.
40 citations
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September 2019 in “World journal of clinical cases” An elderly man's hair grew back after a treatment that transferred healthy gut bacteria.
8 citations
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March 2022 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Human hair follicle stem cells can help treat bone loss in osteoporosis.
17 citations
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June 2016 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Treatment with dutasteride, minoxidil, and artificial hair transplantation improved appearance but caused folliculitis.
13 citations
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March 2012 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Hair transplant surgery can rebuild muscle and nerve connections, allowing transplanted hairs to stand up like normal hairs.
11 citations
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June 2005 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Lasers in hair transplantation show promise but are not yet standard, with current methods causing some side effects and needles still being preferred for creating recipient sites.
11 citations
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September 2001 in “The Cleft Palate Craniofacial Journal” Hair transplant surgery successfully restored a boy's moustache hair on a cleft lip scar, with natural-looking results and patient satisfaction.
11 citations
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Different hair transplant methods vary in time and cost, but the best results depend on hairline design and hair qualities, not just the technique.
9 citations
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January 2013 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Transplanting body hair helped repigment and treat a man's vitiligo.
8 citations
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March 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Punch grafting treats vitiligo faster but can cause a cobblestone look, while follicular hair transplantation is slower but looks better and has no side effects.
6 citations
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September 2001 in “The Cleft Palate Craniofacial Journal” Hair transplant surgery successfully restored a boy's moustache hair on a cleft lip scar, with natural-looking results and patient satisfaction.
5 citations
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September 2000 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Lower hairlines using the rule of thirds can be used in hair transplants due to improved techniques.
4 citations
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September 2016 in “PubMed” Using platelet-rich fibrin matrix with hair transplant techniques helps in hair regrowth in male baldness patients.
2 citations
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August 2011 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Small micropunches for hair transplants can increase density but may cause more bleeding and longer healing.
1 citations
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April 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” FUE megasession hair transplantation effectively treats large area hair loss with less discomfort and shorter operation time.
1 citations
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January 2010 in “Elsevier eBooks” Follicular Unit Hair Transplantation is a method for restoring hair by transplanting individual hair follicles.
Researchers developed a new device that improves non-incision hair transplant efficiency.
January 2017 in “Hair transplant forum international” Hair transplants can improve how you look.
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.
May 1994 in “Hair transplant forum international” Doctors must follow specific laws when performing hair transplant surgeries.
July 2013 in “International Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” The ZMY-1 system makes hair transplants faster without losing safety or effectiveness.
3 citations
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January 2018 in “BIO-PROTOCOL” Hair follicle stem cells can be transplanted onto the eye using a fibrin carrier to help repair eye damage.
September 2025 in “PubMed” Hair miniaturization is the main cause of long-term hair loss after stem cell transplantation and chemotherapy, and treatments like topical minoxidil can help improve hair volume.
September 2023 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Transplanting one's own hair follicle cells can improve hair loss in men and women, and is particularly effective in women.
September 2025 in “Cellular and Molecular Biology” Intraoperative corticosteroids reduce swelling, and early care lowers folliculitis risk in hair transplant donor sites.
May 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Images and Medical Case Reports” Hair transplants can trigger a rare scarring hair loss that is hard to treat.
February 2025 in “Cureus” Hair transplants can rarely cause scalp inflammation leading to hair loss, needing early detection and treatment.
January 2022 in “Book Publisher International (a part of SCIENCEDOMAIN International)” The document concludes that hair doctors should explain hair loss progression to patients and recommend suitable hairline heights to prevent future issues and maintain a natural look.
7 citations
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November 2020 in “Journal of Tissue Viability” Transplanting a person's own hair can heal chronic wounds in certain skin conditions.