April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Transplanted stem cells from hair follicles significantly boosted hair growth and normalized follicles in certain mice.
April 2019 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” Patient-derived stem cell melanocytes could be a promising treatment for vitiligo.
May 2025 in “Dermatology Reports” Combining fat grafting and hair transplantation successfully restored hair in a woman with scarring alopecia.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” Cell therapy is advancing with stem cell transplants and genetically modified cells improving treatment for diseases like cancer and autoimmune disorders.
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April 2008 in “Nature Protocols” 7 citations
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August 2025 in “European Journal of Endocrinology” Long-term use of calcineurin inhibitors in transplant patients can cause hormone issues that can be managed with proper care.
November 2018 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that specialized hair transplant techniques can be effective, with varying success rates depending on the donor area and patient factors.
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July 2013 in “Veterinary dermatology” Dog skin with hair loss, when transplanted to mice, regrew hair, suggesting the hair loss cause is likely body-wide, not skin-specific.
September 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The recipient site can affect the growth and survival of transplanted hair but not its thickness.
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February 2017 in “Dermatologic surgery” Different techniques for vitiligo treatment work similarly well, with some better for specific body areas.
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January 2013 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Transplanting body hair helped repigment and treat a man's vitiligo.
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November 2015 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery/PSEF CD journals” Gene knockout mice developed scars similar to human hypertrophic scars, useful for studying scar progression.
January 2003 in “Jiepouxue zazhi” HHK can help restore skin structure.
June 1997 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” Reharvesting hair from donor sites using punch and strip methods can provide more hair for transplants and improve scar appearance.
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February 2016 in “Scientific Reports” Researchers created rat liver stem cells that could help repair liver failure in rats and may be useful for studying human liver diseases.
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July 2011 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” New hair transplant methods offer more natural results and better graft survival, with ongoing research to increase donor hair options.
August 2021 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Robotic technology can help prepare the area for hair transplant surgery.
September 2010 in “Hair transplant forum international” Graft coordinators are becoming more important in hair transplant procedures.
June 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The commentary suggests that using a single-scar technique for hair transplants can give good cosmetic results, but some surgeons hesitate to use it despite ways to address their concerns.
July 2012 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The author believes artificial dermis might not be the best first option for hair transplant surgeons when other surgical choices exist for scalp reconstruction.
Mustache transplants are rare but have a steady demand.
August 2009 in “Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” Hair transplantation and micrografting are effective for cosmetic facial enhancement, requiring careful technique and postoperative care for successful outcomes.
May 2025 in “Dermatologie pro praxi” Autologous progenitor cell transplantation can effectively improve hair growth and quality with minimal side effects.
September 2024 in “Medicine” Alopecia areata may protect against graft dysfunction, while asthma may increase its risk.
Rat liver stem cells can grow into organoids and help treat liver diseases.
January 2005 in “JAPANESE JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY AND THERAPEUTICS”
December 2025 in “International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science” Transgender individuals face unique skin issues, often due to hormone therapy, requiring specialized and stigma-free dermatologic care.
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March 2017 in “Bone Marrow Transplantation” Some children who had stem cell transplants developed permanent hair loss, especially when treated with a drug called busulphan.
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November 1998 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Skin grafts on mice can cause an immune response leading to hair loss, useful for studying human hair loss conditions.
December 2024 in “Medical Review” Organoids help study and treat genetic diseases, offering personalized medicine and therapy testing.