Hair Transplantation
October 2023
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Elsevier eBooks
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TLDR Hair transplantation is a procedure to move hair to bald areas.
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research Physiology and Medical Treatments for Alopecia
Minoxidil, finasteride, and low-level laser light therapy are effective FDA-approved treatments for hair loss.
research Follicular Unit Excision: A Hair Transplant Technique
Follicular Unit Excision (FUE) is a popular, safe hair transplant method that avoids scars and has a quick recovery, but requires precise surgical skill.
research Follicular Unit Transplantation
Follicular Unit Transplantation is a reliable hair restoration method with a high success rate and minimal scarring.
research Platelet-Rich Plasma for Hair Restoration
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), a substance from a patient's own blood, can stimulate hair regrowth in people with Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA) who haven't had success with other treatments, but more research is needed to optimize its use.
research Hair Transplantation in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia and Lichen Planopilaris: A Systematic Review
Hair transplants can work for frontal fibrosing alopecia and lichen planopilaris, but results are less favorable and the conditions can develop after the transplant.
research Association of Hair Loss With Health Utility Measurements Before and After Hair Transplant Surgery in Men and Women
Hair loss greatly lowers perceived health in both genders, and hair transplant surgery notably improves this.
research Review of Quality of Life Studies in Women with Alopecia
Alopecia significantly lowers women's quality of life, with psychological and social challenges, highlighting the importance of early treatment and support.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: A Review
Male pattern baldness involves genetics, hormones, and needs better treatments.
research Perception of Hair Transplant for Androgenetic Alopecia
Hair transplants make people look more attractive, successful, approachable, and younger.
research Classifications of Patterned Hair Loss: A Review
Different types of hair loss need specific treatments, and while many classification systems exist, each has its flaws; more research is needed to refine these systems and treatments.
research Postpartum Telogen Effluvium
Only about 20% of women have hair loss after childbirth severe enough to be considered clinically significant.
research Follicular Unit Extraction: A Comprehensive Overview of Techniques and Best Practices
FUE provides minimal scarring and quick recovery in hair transplantation, and surgeons not using it may lag in technology.
research Patient Selection, Candidacy, and Treatment Planning for Hair Restoration Surgery
Choose hair restoration surgery candidates carefully and plan treatments for a natural look and future hair loss.
research Pattern Hair Loss in Men: Diagnosis, Genetic Link, Clinical Features, and Treatments
Male pattern hair loss caused by follicular miniaturization; early diagnosis and treatment can reduce psychological burden.
research Quality of Life Assessment in Male Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia: Results of a Prospective, Multicenter Study
Men with hair loss experience lower quality of life, worsened by factors like age, severity, and treatment history.
research Evolution of Hair Restoration Surgery: Donor Dominance and Follicular Unit Transplantation
Hair restoration surgery redistributes existing hair to achieve a natural look, with visible regrowth in 3-4 months and rare complications, mostly aesthetic.
research The Role of Platelet Plasma Growth Factors in Male Pattern Baldness Surgery
Using platelet plasma growth factors in baldness surgery can increase the number of hair follicles.
research Evaluation and Treatment of Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss
Early diagnosis and treatment, using finasteride, minoxidil, or hair transplantation, improves hair loss outcomes.
research Androgens and Alopecia
Male hormones, particularly DHT, are linked to male pattern hair loss, and treatments like finasteride can help, but they don't work for postmenopausal women's hair loss, which may have different causes.
research Telogen Effluvium: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Telogen effluvium is a common type of hair loss that can resolve on its own or become chronic, with treatment depending on early diagnosis.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss
FPHL is a common, age-related, genetic hair loss with unclear causes and limited treatment options.
research Hair and Systemic Disease
Hair loss can indicate underlying systemic diseases and addressing these can sometimes reverse the hair loss.
research The Biology of Hair Follicles
Hair follicle biology advancements may lead to better hair growth disorder treatments.
research Prevalence of Male Pattern Hair Loss in 18–49 Year Old Men
Hair loss is more common in men aged 18-49 and increases with age.
research Effects of Self-Perceived Hair Loss in a Community Sample of Men
Men who think they are losing hair feel worse about themselves, especially if they are younger.
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research Hair Transplantation
Hair transplantation is a procedure to move hair to bald areas.
research Surgical Interventions for Androgenetic Alopecia
Hair transplant works well, but needs more research for better results.
research Harvested vs Estimated Follicular Units in Hair Transplantation
Actual harvested hair follicles were fewer and differed in type from estimated, with older patients and those with multiple transplants needing more careful planning.
research Body to Scalp: Evolving Trends in Body Hair Transplantation
Body hair transplants can treat baldness but differ from scalp hair and need more research on long-term results and side effects.
research Body Hair Transplant by Follicular Unit Extraction: My Experience With 122 Patients
Body hair transplantation is an effective method for restoring hair in people with severe baldness and limited scalp donor hair.
research Alterations in Hair Follicle Morphology and Hair Shaft Production After Follicular Unit Transplantation
Hair transplants can make hair follicles larger and hair shafts thicker.
research The Effect of One Session Low Level Laser Therapy on Extracted Follicular Units in Hair Transplantation
One session of Low Level Laser Therapy before hair transplantation doesn't significantly improve hair growth.
research Does the Recipient Site Influence the Hair Growth Characteristics in Hair Transplantation?
The place where hair is transplanted can affect its growth and survival rates.