September 2025 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” Printable templates improve hair transplant accuracy and efficiency.
March 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” 3D printing can greatly improve hair restoration and scalp treatments but faces challenges in clinical use.
September 2007 in “Dermatologic Surgery” 3% hydrogen peroxide does not reduce hair graft survival compared to saline.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” The most common cause of hair loss in children is tinea capitis, followed by alopecia areata and telogen effluvium.
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February 2004 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Hair follicle stem cells helped heal a severe scalp burn without needing traditional skin grafts.
February 2017 in “International Journal on Advanced Science, Engineering and Information Technology” Human hair follicle stem cells can grow and turn into skin cells on chitosan templates, which may help in regenerative medicine.
The treatment successfully integrated hair follicles into a dermal template, showing new hair growth and blood vessel formation.
February 2021 in “Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal” A rare skin condition usually found near the eyes was found on a farmer's scalp.
January 2015 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” Hair restoration greatly improved George's confidence and self-identity.
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November 1993 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some men can have female pattern baldness without hormonal abnormalities or signs of feminization.
April 2026 in “Canadian Medical Association Journal” Female pattern hair loss is common and increases with age.
January 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Men's and women's pattern hair loss progress differently, with men showing more hair thinning and women having more widespread hair loss.
November 2014 in “Prescriber” The 16-year-old girl with hair loss was successfully treated for alopecia areata, leading to significant hair regrowth.
Male androgenetic alopecia (MAA) is a common, hereditary hair loss condition in men, linked to heart disease, and can be treated with minoxidil, finasteride, or hair transplantation.
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January 2016 in “Transgender health” Hormone therapy with estradiol and spironolactone can regrow scalp hair in transgender women by lowering testosterone to female levels.
Afro-textured hair is more fragile and prone to certain scalp conditions, requiring careful treatment and more research for effective management.
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June 2017 in “PLoS ONE” A 6-group hair classification is more reliable for drug testing than an 8-group system.
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September 2024 in “Scientific Reports” Non-invasive swabbing is as effective as cutting hair for collecting scalp hair bacteria.
A hair transplant using hair from the back of the head and pubic area was successful in creating a feminine hairline for a male-to-female transgender person.
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March 2016 in “Nature Communications” Genetic factors influence hair traits like shape, color, and greying in Latin Americans.
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August 2003 in “Steroids” Hirsute women have lower type 2 17β-HSD enzyme levels, which improve with treatment.
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July 2006 in “Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery” New techniques in scalp reconstruction have improved cosmetic results and reduced complications, especially for large defects.
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August 2015 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” African American women report more hair issues and use different hair care practices than Caucasian women, and have different hair and scalp characteristics.
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July 2003 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The conclusion is that creating natural-looking hair restoration requires replicating natural scalp whorl patterns and inserting grafts at specific angles.
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October 2003 in “Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research” The gene SDR5A1 is found in scalp hair of both hirsute and normal individuals, but it does not explain differences in hair growth.
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February 2013 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The article explains how to rebuild parts of the head and face and how to transplant hair to cover scars, highlighting the need for careful planning and choosing the right method for each patient.
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January 2021 in “Skin appendage disorders” Washing hair daily is better and preferred, with no negative effects.
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September 2020 in “International journal of radiology & radiation therapy” Radiotherapy can cause rare changes in hair color, which should be discussed with patients.
September 2025 in “Sahel Journal of Life Sciences FUDMA” Chemical hair straighteners can severely damage hair and scalp with repeated use.
November 2025 in “Journal of Pioneering Medical Science” Dietary interventions improved hair density and reduced dandruff by balancing scalp microbiota and reducing inflammation.