December 2023 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The researchers reported that using a skin-responsive FUE device in nonscalp hair transplantation significantly reduced graft transection rates compared to older methods, improving patient satisfaction and surgeon willingness.
June 2023 in “Experimental dermatology” This study found that pubic hair from Korean males has a thicker cuticle layer with more scales compared to scalp hair, offering better protection against chemical damage, and hypothesizes this evolved as a defense mechanism against exposure to urine and ammonia.
8 citations
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January 2022 in “Sensors” This study analyzed deep learning's application to automate hair density measurement in images and found that YOLOv4 had the best performance among tested algorithms, with a mean average precision of 58.67.
October 2021 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” 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.
11 citations
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October 2020 in “Sensors” This study found that photoacoustic imaging can effectively measure follicle density and angles, even when follicles are not visible to the eye, providing a promising alternative to traditional photographic examination.
5 citations
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November 2019 in “Dermatology and therapy” This review discusses the use of beard hair as a donor source for hair transplantation in hirsute patients and highlights the lack of extensive studies on its efficacy and safety in East Asian populations.
3 citations
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January 2019 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” This study found that beard hair in hair restoration procedures showed the highest survival rate and lowest anagen effluvium compared to scalp and chest hair.
22 citations
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January 2017 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This review discusses the use of follicular unit extraction for hair restoration using body hair, reporting no new clinical findings, and highlights its potential for advanced baldness cases with limited scalp donor hair.
18 citations
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May 2016 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” This study found that body hair transplantation using follicular unit extraction was effective and resulted in high satisfaction among selected patients with limited scalp donor hair.
28 citations
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August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article discusses using body and beard hair for hair restoration and reviews the indications, techniques, and risks involved, but reports no new clinical results.
6 citations
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January 2013 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” This report describes a satisfactory outcome for a patient with extensive baldness when body hair from various areas was transplanted to the scalp, but long-term efficacy remains uncertain.
7 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” This study found that beard and body hair can be used as additional donor sources for scalp transplants in androgenic alopecia, retaining their original color, curl, and calibre.
