research Hidden Transection of Follicular Unit Extraction in Donor Site
Expert surgeons have a lower rate of hidden damage to hair during hair transplant procedures than beginners.
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research Effect of surgeon's workload on rate of transection during follicular unit excision/extraction (FUE)
Surgeons make more mistakes in hair transplant procedures as they get tired or do more work.
research The edge out punch: An advancement that reduces transections in follicular unit excision hair transplantation
The edge out punch is a tool that lowers the chance of damaging hair follicles during hair transplant surgery.
research New Methodology and Instrumentation for Follicular Unit Extraction: Lower Follicle Transection Rates and Expanded Patient Candidacy
The SAFE System may improve hair transplant results but isn't suitable for everyone.
research In Vivo Follicular Unit Multiplication: Is It Possible to Harvest an Unlimited Donor Supply?
Transplanted transected hair follicles can survive but grow at unsatisfactory rates and are thinner, suggesting limited potential for unlimited donor hair supply.
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5 / 565 resultscommunity Pelage PP405: New Hair Growth from Inactive Follicular Units - Phase 2a results at AAD 2026
PP405, a topical treatment, shows promise for hair growth by activating inactive follicles, with 66% of participants experiencing positive results. The treatment is well-tolerated and may proceed directly to Phase 3 trials, offering a potential alternative to minoxidil and finasteride.
community 3.5 months on Minoxidil, Weekly 0.6mm microneedle
A trans woman experiencing male pattern baldness has been using Minoxidil and microneedling for 3.5 months, noticing visible hair regrowth. Despite initial skepticism, progress is evident, though a hair transplant might be needed for fuller coverage.
community What Are the Technicalities of Curved Hair Transplantation?
Curved hair transplantation requires specialized tools and techniques to avoid damaging hair follicles, with modified FUE being the preferred method. Proper extraction and implantation angles are crucial to prevent complications like keloids and sterile folliculitis.
community So is this the actual trial results for pp405?????
PP405 shows promising results for hair growth, potentially outperforming finasteride without side effects like erectile dysfunction. Users discuss using treatments like minoxidil, pyrilutamide, nizoral, and alfatradiol while waiting for PP405's availability.
community Confused why people are calling PP405 a cure...it never claimed to be able to undo miniaturization or revert vellus back to terminal hairs. It seems to be more of a growth stimulant like minoxidil.
PP405 is not a cure for hair loss but may reactivate dormant hair follicles, similar to minoxidil. It is unlikely to help with miniaturized or vellus hairs and is still in trial phases, with availability expected around 2030.
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