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Robotic follicular unit extraction was found to produce an average graft transection rate of 6.6% with no linear scar, suiting dark-haired patients best. Robotic-assisted follicular extraction was concluded to potentially overcome limits of strip and manual FUE, though independent clinical testing is needed. In lab work, red ginseng extract boosted hair matrix cell proliferation and sped hair growth in mice, while spironolactone-loaded lipid nanoparticles showed sustained release and follicular delivery potential.
- Robotic Follicular Unit Extraction in Hair Transplantation A review of robotic FUE found an average graft transection rate of 6.6% and no linear scar, best for dark-haired patients.
- Surgical hair restoration and the advent of a robotic-assisted extraction device. A review of robotic-assisted follicular extraction concludes it may overcome limits of strip and manual FUE but needs independent clinical testing.
- Hair Follicle Dermal Stem Cells Regenerate the Dermal Sheath, Repopulate the Dermal Papilla, and Modulate Hair Type In mice, hair follicle dermal stem cells regenerate the dermal sheath and repopulate the dermal papilla, modulating hair type.
- MicroRNA-214 controls skin and hair follicle development by modulating the activity of the Wnt pathway In mice, microRNA-214 limits hair follicle formation by suppressing Wnt/beta-catenin signaling.
- Stimulatory Effect of Brazilian Propolis on Hair Growth through Proliferation of Keratinocytes in Mice In mice, Brazilian propolis stimulated anagen induction and hair growth by promoting keratinocyte proliferation.
- Differential expression and functionality of ATP-binding cassette transporters in the human hair follicle In human hair follicles, ABC drug transporters are expressed in distinct regions and are functionally active, hinting at future drug-targeting options.
- Resting no more: re‐defining telogen, the maintenance stage of the hair growth cycle A review argues telogen is an active maintenance stage, not dormancy, pointing to new therapeutic angles for hair disorders.
- Red Ginseng Extract Promotes the Hair Growth in Cultured Human Hair Follicles Red ginseng extract boosted hair matrix cell proliferation, countered DHT suppression, and sped hair growth in mice.
- Mouse Hair Cycle Expression Dynamics Modeled as Coupled Mesenchymal and Epithelial Oscillators A mathematical model of mouse hair cycling suggests epithelial-mesenchymal coupling, and its disruption may drive hair miniaturization.
- Hair diameter vs. hair density in male androgenetic alopecia a study comparing hair diameter versus hair density in male androgenetic alopecia.
- Follicular delivery of spironolactone via nanostructured lipid carriers for management of alopecia In the lab, spironolactone-loaded lipid nanoparticles showed sustained release and follicular delivery potential for alopecia treatment.
- Update on male pattern hair loss. a review updating current knowledge on male pattern hair loss.