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GlossaryAutografts

tissue transplants from one part of a person's body to another

Autografts, also known as autologous grafts or self-grafts, are tissue transplants taken from one part of a person's body and transplanted to another part of the same person's body. This technique is commonly used in procedures like skin grafts for burn victims or hair transplants for individuals experiencing hair loss, as it eliminates the risk of immune rejection since the tissue is the patient's own.

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research Advanced Therapies for Skin Injuries

28 citations , September 2015 in “Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift”

New skin substitutes for treating severe burns and chronic wounds are being developed, but a permanent solution for deep wounds is not yet available commercially.

research Hair Replacement by Dow B. Stough and Robert S. Haber

July 1996 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

The book "Hair Replacement" is a detailed guide on all methods of hair replacement, recommended for those interested in the field.

research Bioengineering Skin Constructs

1 citations , November 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks”

Future research should focus on making bioengineered skin that completely restores all skin functions.

research Inflammatory Alopecia: A Hidden Cause of an Announced Surgical Failure. The Importance of Koebner Phenomenon in Trichology

January 2012 in “Hair therapy & transplantation”

Inflammatory alopecia can cause hair transplant failures due to the Koebner phenomenon.

research Immunological Challenges Associated With Artificial Skin Grafts: Available Solutions and Stem Cells in Future Design of Synthetic Skin

105 citations , December 2017 in “Journal of Biological Engineering”

Artificial skin grafts face immune rejection, but stem cells may improve future designs.

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community Occipitalis Muscle Tension Theory

in Treatment 7 upvotes 1 month ago

Scalp tension from the occipitalis muscle is theorized to contribute to hair loss, but most believe DHT and genetics are the main causes. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are considered more effective than addressing scalp tension.

community Expectations control for SCUBE3

in Research/Science 21 upvotes 2 years ago

SCUBE3, a protein linked to hair growth in moles, was discovered over 25 years ago and is being developed by Amplifica for potential hair loss treatment. Concerns exist about SCUBE3's association with cancer, as it is a protein that promotes cell growth, which could potentially trigger cancer development if used for hair growth therapy.