Hair Transplantation

November 2009

Marc R. Avram, Nicole E. Rogers

Studysummary This reference book discusses the latest surgical techniques in hair transplantation and provides no new clinical results; it serves as a guide for practitioners and dermatologists in the field. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.

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research Clinical Significance of Dermoscopy in Alopecia Areata: Analysis of 300 Cases

196 citations , June 2008 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

This study found that dermoscopic indicators like black dots and tapering hairs are valuable markers for diagnosing and assessing the severity and activity of alopecia areata in Asian patients.

research Dutasteride Improves Male Pattern Hair Loss in a Randomized Study in Identical Twins

39 citations , March 2007 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”

This study in identical twin males with androgenetic alopecia found that dutasteride significantly improved hair growth compared to placebo over one year.

The Importance of Dual 5α-Reductase Inhibition in the Treatment of Male Pattern Hair Loss: Results of a Randomized Placebo-Controlled Study of Dutasteride Versus Finasteride

research The Importance of Dual 5α-Reductase Inhibition in the Treatment of Male Pattern Hair Loss: Results of a Randomized Placebo-Controlled Study of Dutasteride Versus Finasteride

215 citations , November 2006 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

This study found that dutasteride increased scalp hair growth in men with male pattern hair loss, particularly at a 2.5 mg dose, and was more effective than finasteride over 24 weeks.

research Reversal of Androgenetic Alopecia by Topical Ketoconazole: Relevance of Anti-Androgenic Activity

38 citations , September 2006 in “Journal of Dermatological Science”

This study evaluated the effect of 2% ketoconazole lotion for androgenetic alopecia, but the results regarding its effectiveness on clinical appearance remained unclear.

research Videodermoscopy in the Evaluation of Hair and Scalp Disorders

304 citations , July 2006 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

This study found that videodermoscopy enhances diagnostic accuracy for scalp and hair disorders beyond simple clinical inspection and reveals novel disease features that could improve clinical understanding.

research Histopathologic Evaluation of Alopecias

90 citations , June 2006 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology”

This review outlines the classification, histopathologic presentation, and pathogenetic concepts of scarring and nonscarring alopecias, reporting no new clinical results and emphasizing the need for clinicopathologic correlation.

research Finasteride Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss

108 citations , March 2006 in “Archives of Dermatology”

This study observed that 62% of premenopausal women with female pattern hair loss reported improvement when treated with oral finasteride and an oral contraceptive containing drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol.

research Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss With Oral Antiandrogens

179 citations , March 2005 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

This study found that 88% of women with female pattern hair loss who received oral antiandrogens saw no progression or improvement in their condition.

research Evaluation and Treatment of Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss

203 citations , December 2004 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

This article reviews the historical developments in understanding and treating male pattern hair loss, emphasizing the role of dihydrotestosterone and 5α-reductase inhibitors, but reports no new clinical findings.

research Natural Hair Patterns: Understanding Characteristics for Optimal Hair Restoration

13 citations , May 2004 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America”

This article discusses the significance of anatomic zones in hair loss and underscores the importance for hair restoration surgeons to understand these patterns and their implications for future treatments, but reports no new clinical findings.

research Principles and Techniques Used to Create a Natural Hairline in Surgical Hair Restoration

46 citations , May 2004 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America”

This article discusses techniques for creating natural-looking hairlines in hair restoration surgery and reports no new clinical results.

research Pharmacologic Management of Pattern Hair Loss

15 citations , May 2004 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America”

This article reviews pharmacologic treatments for pattern hair loss and emphasizes integrating them with surgical and nonmedical options, but it does not present new clinical findings.

research Medical and Surgical Therapies for Alopecias in Black Women

105 citations , April 2004 in “Dermatologic Therapy”

This review discusses medical and surgical therapies for alopecias in Black women, focusing on the impact of hair-care practices and the importance of patient education, but reports no new clinical results.

research A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial of 5% and 2% Topical Minoxidil Solutions in the Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss

219 citations , March 2004 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

In this 48-week trial, 5% topical minoxidil was more effective than both 2% minoxidil and placebo in promoting hair growth in women with female pattern hair loss, with notable improvements in nonvellus hair count and hair growth assessments.

research Finasteride Treatment of Patterned Hair Loss in Normoandrogenic Postmenopausal Women

72 citations , January 2004 in “Dermatology”

This study found that oral finasteride, at a dosage of 2.5 mg/day or more, may improve hair growth and appearance in postmenopausal women with pattern hair loss, without adverse effects.

research Primary Cicatricial Alopecias: Clinicopathology of 112 Cases

254 citations , December 2003 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

This study reviewed the epidemiology and treatment of inflammatory cicatricial alopecias and highlighted the importance of scalp biopsies for accurate diagnosis in a mixed ethnic population at a university hair clinic.

research The Use of Micrografts and Minigrafts in the Aesthetic Reconstruction of the Face and Scalp

67 citations , September 2003 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery”

This narrative review discusses the use of micrografts and minigrafts for facial and scalp reconstruction following various causes of hair loss and reports a high level of patient satisfaction with these techniques.

research Development of Fluridil, a Topical Suppressor of the Androgen Receptor in Androgenetic Alopecia

5 citations , July 2003 in “Drug Development Research”

In this study, using a novel topical androgen receptor suppressor, fluridil, significantly increased the percentage of growing hairs in males with androgenetic alopecia without systemic absorption or adverse side effects.

research Treatment of Hyperandrogenic Alopecia in Women

108 citations , January 2003 in “Fertility and Sterility”

This study found that flutamide at 250 mg daily modestly improved hair thinning in premenopausal women with hyperandrogenic alopecia over one year, while cyproterone acetate and finasteride were not effective.

research Lymphocytic Mediated Alopecia: Histological Classification by Pattern Analysis

29 citations , March 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology”

This article discusses various types of primary cicatricial alopecias and reports no new clinical results; it emphasizes the importance of accurate diagnosis for effective management.

research Lack of Efficacy of Finasteride in Postmenopausal Women with Androgenetic Alopecia

239 citations , November 2000 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

In this study, finasteride 1 mg/day for 12 months did not improve hair growth or slow hair thinning in postmenopausal women with androgenetic alopecia compared to placebo.

research Involvement of Follicular Stem Cells in Forming Not Only the Follicle but Also the Epidermis

1010 citations , August 2000 in “Cell”

In this study, researchers found that hair follicle stem cells in mice can generate both hair follicle and epidermis cells, highlighting their potential bipotency.

research Elastic Tissue in Scars and Alopecia

80 citations , March 2000 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology”

This study found that the Verhoeff-Van Gieson stain effectively distinguishes scarred from non-scarred dermis and aids in classifying types of permanent alopecia based on elastic tissue patterns.

research Immunohistochemical Localization of Types 1 and 2 5α-Reductase in Human Scalp

100 citations , September 1999 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

This study suggests that finasteride's effect on promoting hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia may be due to its inhibition of 5aR2 localized in hair follicles.

research Hair Follicle Biology, the Sebaceous Gland, and Scarring Alopecias

57 citations , August 1999 in “Archives of dermatology”

Hair follicles grow hair and release it through the skin.

research Corrective Hair Repair Surgery Techniques

11 citations , July 1999 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

This article reviews corrective repair methods for unsatisfactory hair transplant outcomes, including strategies for improving recipient and donor sites, but reports no new clinical results.

research Follicle Trauma and the Role of the Dissecting Microscope in Hair Transplantation: A Multicenter Study

8 citations , April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics”

This study evaluates if using a dissecting stereomicroscope affects the rate of hair follicle transection during graft dissection, but reports no new conclusive results.

research Diffuse Alopecia With Stem Cell Folliculitis

16 citations , February 1999 in “American Journal of Dermatopathology”

This article describes a woman's case of slowly progressive nonscarring alopecia with unique biopsy findings, suggesting the need to reexamine similar cases currently classified as chronic diffuse alopecia areata.

research Folliculitis Decalvans Including Tufted Folliculitis: Clinical, Histological, and Therapeutic Findings

226 citations , February 1999 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

This study reported that a treatment regimen of oral rifampicin and clindamycin for 10 weeks effectively managed folliculitis decalvans, with most patients experiencing no recurrence after one or multiple courses.

Hypertrichosis and Increased Pigmentation of Eyelashes and Adjacent Hair in the Region of the Ipsilateral Eyelids of Patients Treated with Unilateral Topical Latanoprost

research Hypertrichosis and Increased Pigmentation of Eyelashes and Adjacent Hair in the Region of the Ipsilateral Eyelids of Patients Treated with Unilateral Topical Latanoprost

216 citations , October 1997 in “American Journal of Ophthalmology”

This study found that unilateral topical latanoprost use for glaucoma was associated with hypertrichosis and increased pigmentation of eyelashes in the treated eye compared to the untreated eye.

research Clinical Findings, Cutaneous Pathology, and Response to Therapy in 21 Patients With Keratosis Pilaris Atrophicans

78 citations , April 1994 in “Archives of dermatology”

This study suggests genetic and clinical heterogeneity in keratosis pilaris atrophicans, with variations in inheritance patterns, severity, and response to treatment among 21 individuals observed.

research Quantitative Estimation of Hair Growth: Androgenetic Alopecia in Women and the Effect of Minoxidil

85 citations , December 1990 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Minoxidil promotes hair growth in women with early-stage alopecia.

research Acne Keloidalis: A Review

78 citations , June 1989 in “The Journal of dermatologic surgery and oncology”

This article reviews acne keloidalis in young black men, describes its clinical and histopathological characteristics, and highlights surgical therapy approaches despite the uncertain etiology of the condition.

research Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp

187 citations , May 1979 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

In this report, six elderly women with a novel pustular dermatosis of the scalp experienced chronic lesions unresponsive to antibiotics but were effectively managed with potent topical steroids.