Hair Transplantation
July 2012
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research Prevalence of Androgenetic Alopecia in China: A Community-Based Study in Six Cities
This study found that the prevalence of androgenetic alopecia in Chinese men and women was lower than in Caucasians and similar to that in Koreans.
research Dr. Shoji Okuda (1886-1962): The Great Pioneer of Punch Graft Hair Transplantation
This article discusses the contributions of Dr. Shoji Okuda to the field of hair transplantation and reports no new research findings.
research Contemporary Hair Transplantation
This review outlines the steps of contemporary hair transplantation surgery, including the roles of medications and nonsurgical options, but it reports no new clinical findings.
research An Update on Hair Restoration Therapy
This review discusses recent developments in hair restoration, highlighting the continued prominence of follicular unit strip surgery and the growing literature on the relatively new technique of follicular unit extraction, without presenting new clinical results.
research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia: Past, Present, and Future
This review discusses the evolution and ongoing debate about the causes of central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia in African American women, without presenting new clinical findings.
research Prevalence and Types of Androgenetic Alopecia in Shanghai, China: A Community-Based Study
This study found that the prevalence of androgenetic alopecia in Chinese men was lower than in Caucasian men, similar to Korean men, and most commonly presented as type III vertex.
research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
This article reviews central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia in African-descent females, discussing possible causes, associated styling habits, and potential treatments, but reports no new clinical findings; the authors call for further research.
research Bioengineering the Hair Follicle
This review outlines the evolution of hair follicle engineering and its foundational discoveries, but reports no new experimental results.
research Extensive Traction Alopecia Attributable to Ponytail Hairstyle and Its Treatment with Hair Transplantation
Hair transplantation successfully treated a woman's hair loss caused by a tight ponytail.
research Follicular Unit Transplantation for Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss and Restoring Eyebrows
Follicular unit transplantation treats hair loss and restores eyebrows with short recovery and natural results.
research Evaluation and Treatment of Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss
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 Medical and Surgical Therapies for Alopecias in Black Women
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 Hair and Scalp Disorders in Ethnic Populations
This article discusses the complexities of treating hair and scalp disorders in African American patients, emphasizing the importance of understanding their specific hair care practices and the unique impact on quality of life, but reports no new empirical findings.
research Human Hair: A Unique Physicochemical Composite
This article reviews the structure and chemistry of hair across ethnicities and how these factors affect hair properties and treatment responses, but reports no new research findings.
research A Random Study of Asian Male Androgenetic Alopecia in Bangkok, Thailand
This study reports that the prevalence of male pattern baldness in Asians is higher than previously believed, with potential links to socioeconomic factors and westernized diets, though the exact cause remains unclear.
research Follicular Unit Extraction: Minimally Invasive Surgery for Hair Transplantation
This paper introduces the Follicular Unit Extraction procedure and its accompanying FOX Test, finding that 60% of tested patients were suitable candidates for this minimally invasive hair transplantation method.
research Defining Pseudofolliculitis Barbae in 2001: A Review of the Literature and Current Trends
This review covers the history, incidence, and treatment options for pseudofolliculitis barbae and presents new data, but reports no new clinical results.
research Female Pattern Hair Loss
Hair loss in women is genetic, diagnosed by examination and biopsy, and treated with minoxidil, finasteride, or transplantation.
research The Prevalence and Types of Androgenetic Alopecia in Korean Men and Women
In this study, the prevalence of androgenetic alopecia among Korean men and women was found to be lower than in caucasians, with Korean men showing more frontal hairline preservation and a higher incidence of 'female pattern' hair thinning.
research Incidence of Female Androgenetic Alopecia (Female Pattern Alopecia)
Hair loss in women is common, starts in late 20s, and affects 30% of women over 50.
research A Community Study of Male Androgenetic Alopecia in Bishan, Singapore
This study found that the prevalence of male androgenetic alopecia in a Singapore community was 63%, increasing with age and showing higher rates among Indians compared to Chinese.
research The History of Hair Transplantation
Hair transplantation has evolved since 1822, with significant advancements by key figures and widespread international growth.
research Hair Density in African Americans
This study found that hair density is significantly lower in African Americans compared to whites, which may affect the evaluation and diagnosis of scalp biopsy specimens in this population.
research Laser Hair Transplantation
This article discusses the use of laser technology in hair transplantation and highlights its potential benefits and drawbacks, emphasizing its role in achieving natural results in cosmetic hair restoration.
research Surgical Correction of Traumatic Alopecia Marginalis or Traction Alopecia in Black Women
This article reviews the causes and cultural aspects of traction alopecia in black women and presents a treatment not previously reported, but it offers no new clinical findings.
research Hair Transplantation, Scalp Reduction, and Flap Rotation in Black Men
This article discusses surgical treatments for male pattern hair loss in black individuals, emphasizing the need for technique adjustments due to specific characteristics of black skin and hair, but reports no new clinical results.
research Corn-Row Alopecia
This letter to the editor raises concerns about the possibility of cornrowing leading to dermatologic problems such as traction alopecia, paralleling issues seen with other cosmetic fads.
research Hot Comb Alopecia
In this study, researchers identified a form of irreversible scalp alopecia in Black women using hot combs, characterized by incomplete hair loss primarily on the crown and follicular scarring.
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research Sisaipho Alopecia Areata Treated With Tofacitinib and Oral Minoxidil
This article discusses the patterns and variants of alopecia areata, including the rare sisaipho, but reports no new research findings.
research Is Every Patient of Hair Loss a Candidate for Hair Transplant? Deciding Surgical Candidacy in Pattern Hair Loss
This article identifies eight conditions that make patients unsuitable candidates for hair transplant surgery, emphasizing the importance of detailed consultations to recognize these factors, but reports no clinical results.
research Using Nonscalp Hair in Scalp Hair Restoration: Theory and Execution
This review discusses the use of beard and body hair follicles for hair transplantation, noting the need for proper patient selection and technique, but reports no new clinical results.
research Diseases of the Hair and Scalp in Asians That Are of Interest to Hair Surgeons
This article reviews various hair and scalp diseases relevant to hair transplantation and provides suggestions for managing these conditions, without reporting new research findings.
research Male Androgenetic Alopecia: Medical and Surgical Treatments
This article reviews treatment options for male androgenetic alopecia, including their distinct aims of arresting progression, stimulating regrowth, and concealing hair loss, and reports no new clinical results.
research Hair Loss – Surgical and Pharmacological Treatment
This article reviews various causes and treatments for hair loss and reports no new clinical findings; androgenetic alopecia and surgical options like hair transplantation are highlighted.
research Modern Hair Restoration Surgery
This article reviews treatment options for male androgenetic alopecia, including minoxidil, 5 alpha reductase inhibitors, and hair transplantation, but reports no new clinical findings.
research Surgical Reduction of Alopecia
This review discusses scalp reduction surgery for male-pattern baldness, highlighting its effectiveness in reducing bald areas when hair transplantation alone is not sufficient, without increasing total hair volume.