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    Scaffold-Assisted Artificial Hair Implantation in a Rat Model

    December 2017 in “ JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery ”
    Joshua K. Au, Miguel F. Diaz, Tara Aghaloo, Maie A. St. John
    Studysummary This study found that both PHDPE and ePTFE hair-bearing scaffolds were well tolerated in a rat model, with minimal infection or extrusion, though artificial hair showed progressive loss over time.
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