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    Glossary follicular cell implantation

    medical procedure transplanting hair follicles to treat baldness

    Follicular cell implantation is a medical procedure used to treat hair loss, where hair follicles are extracted from a donor area (usually the back of the scalp) and implanted into areas experiencing thinning or baldness. This technique aims to restore natural hair growth by relocating healthy hair follicles to regions where they are needed.

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      community Is "hair stem cell transplant" legitimate?

       12 upvotes 3 months ago
      The conversation discusses the legitimacy of hair stem cell transplants, with skepticism about their effectiveness and claims of infinite grafts. Some users mention alternative treatments like verteporfin and share experiences with different clinics and doctors.

      community Is stem cell + PRP therapy legit?

       13 upvotes 8 years ago
      Stem cell and PRP therapy for hair loss is considered experimental and not consistently effective. Treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplants are more established, but the potential for cloning chemically resistant hair follicles is seen as a promising future solution.

      community Riken develops new method for culturing hair follicles

       41 upvotes 8 years ago
      A new stem cell method for culturing hair follicles is being developed as an alternative to Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. There are concerns about its cost and accessibility despite plans for commercialization.

      community A Theory on Why Microneedling Works

       175 upvotes 6 years ago
      Microneedling may enhance hair regrowth by transferring stem cells to dormant follicles, improving the effects of minoxidil. Users discuss using microneedling with needle lengths around 1.5mm to stimulate hair growth.