June 2020 in “Applied sciences” A new semi-automatic hair implanter could make hair transplants easier, more successful, and more accessible.
24 citations
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March 2024 in “Small Science” Single-cell encapsulation shows promise for medical use but faces production challenges.
May 2023 in “Elsevier eBooks” Scalp micropigmentation is a safe way to hide hair loss and scalp scars by tattooing tiny dots that look like hair follicles.
69 citations
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November 2023 in “Heliyon” Future wound dressings will be smart, multifunctional, and improve personalized medicine.
January 2023 in “Springer eBooks” January 2026 in “Lab on a Chip” Organoids and hair-on-chip technologies show promise for hair regeneration but face clinical challenges.
June 2025 in “Archives of Dermatological Research”
21 citations
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February 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Some cases of tinea capitis, a fungal scalp infection, can look like scarring hair loss due to the body's immune response and the fungus itself.
May 2015 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” A new method using bands and finger sheaths from gloves to manage hair during surgery is effective, quick, and reduces hair damage.
1 citations
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October 2025 Smart hydrogels improve wound healing by adapting to needs and releasing medicine.
December 2022 in “Small methods” A new hair loss treatment using dissolving microneedles was found to speed up hair growth and was more effective than daily use of common hair growth drugs.
3 citations
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September 2019 in “Journal of Orthodontics” A boy's hair grew back after he stopped using orthodontic headgear that caused temporary hair loss.
A new sprayable hydrogel helps heal wounds faster and reduces inflammation.
21 citations
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June 2023 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” Tightly curled scalp hair helps reduce heat from the sun, protecting against overheating.
August 2024 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” A new method using special materials can help regrow hair by creating small wounds.
June 2026 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Innovation”
192 citations
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April 2019 in “ACS nano” A new microneedle patch made from hair proteins helps regrow hair faster and better than current treatments.
November 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Adipose stem cell-derived exosomes may improve hair count and scalp health, potentially outperforming current treatments like minoxidil.
December 2024 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” A new topical treatment for hair loss shows promise by targeting androgen receptors.
December 2024 in “Journal of General-Procedural Dermatology & Venereology Indonesia” The serum effectively reduces hair loss and improves hair growth without side effects.
September 2007 in “PubMed” Implanted human scalp cells can regenerate hair-like structures in mice.
25 citations
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April 2008 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Encapsulated human hair cells can substitute for natural hair cells to grow hair.
The new microneedle system safely delivers finasteride through the skin to treat hair loss.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In-person laser treatments help hair growth in androgenetic alopecia.
November 2022 in “Cureus” New biomaterial treatments for baldness show promise, with options depending on patient needs.
19 citations
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July 2009 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” The study found that long-term sun exposure does not significantly affect follicular plugs on the scalp, and the scalp's appearance is unique compared to other body parts.
3 citations
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January 2025 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” A new microneedle patch effectively promotes hair regrowth with less frequent dosing.
March 2024 in “Clinical Case Reports” Early detection of tinea capitis is possible by spotting specific hair patterns like comma or corkscrew hairs.
June 2023 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Dermatologists should know hair prosthetic options to better help alopecia patients.
1 citations
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January 1997 in “European journal of plastic surgery” Tissue expansion can fix scalp issues from hair implants.