An In Vitro Study Comparing the Survival of Hair Follicles in Various Storage Media at Different Temperatures for Hair Transplant Procedure

    March 2025 in “ International Journal of Trichology ”
    Gaurav Madhukar Nerkar, Pushkar P. Waknis, Avinash Kharat, Sachin B. Yeole
    Studysummary In this study, researchers found that storing hair grafts at 37°C with 10% DMEM led to better graft survival compared to other solutions and temperatures, suggesting this method may enhance graft longevity and therapeutic outcomes.
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