27 citations
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November 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery”
This article outlines the technical aspects, benefits, and challenges of follicular unit extraction for hair transplantation, but it reports no new clinical findings.
22 citations
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December 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery”
This study found that preserving hair micrografts in an enriched storage medium for five hours significantly increased their survival rate compared to those stored in saline.
1 citations
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June 2016 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal”
This report discusses the author's unique experience using body hair as a donor source for hair transplants, noting no reported complications but highlighting its limited applicability.
45 citations
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May 2003 in “Journal of Cell Science”
This study found that α3β1-integrin is crucial for maintaining normal hair follicle morphology in mice, as its deficiency leads to severe abnormalities despite not affecting interfollicular epidermal differentiation.
4 citations
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January 2013 in “Humana Press eBooks”
This chapter describes procedures for isolating and purifying murine epithelial progenitors and assessing their ex vivo propagation capacity, but presents no new experimental results.
The hair transplant at Eugenix in New Delhi resulted in poor density and texture, with only about 2,500 grafts surviving out of 4,500. The user is considering holding the clinic accountable and exploring options like shaving, using hair fibers, or seeking another transplant.
A user shared their positive experience of getting a hair transplant at Yaman Surgery Center in Istanbul, highlighting the cost savings compared to the US and the professional service received. They used finasteride to maintain existing hair and noted the importance of planning for recovery time and potential shedding after the procedure.
Many are unaware of effective male pattern baldness treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, often opting for ineffective remedies. Educating others on proven treatments and potential side effects is crucial.
Hair transplants in Turkey often involve high-volume, low-quality procedures with untrained staff, leading to unreliable results. Many users recommend choosing experienced surgeons who perform fewer surgeries per day, even if it means paying more in countries like Switzerland, Spain, or Thailand.
Clascoterone is being discussed as a promising new hair loss treatment, showing significant improvement in trials. Despite this, skepticism persists about its effectiveness, cost, and side effects, with some users preferring minoxidil and finasteride.