48 citations
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January 2018 in “Stem Cells International” This review discusses autologous tissue engineering strategies and skin-derived stem cell transplantation products, noting clinical challenges and highlighting ongoing trial activities, without reporting new clinical outcomes.
25 citations
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March 2021 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This case study reports a 70-year-old man with treatment-resistant pityriasis rubra pilaris achieving complete clinical remission with ustekinumab, adding to evidence supporting biologic therapy when TNF inhibitors are unsuitable.
3 citations
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October 2025 in “Biomedicines” This review of seborrheic dermatitis highlights the role of complex immunoinflammatory processes in its pathogenesis and discusses emerging treatments, such as PDE4 inhibitors, JAK inhibitors, and microbiome-targeted therapies, which may benefit patients with severe or treatment-resistant forms, according to the authors.
February 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
August 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This review discusses how metaphorical language in dermatology, particularly terms like "butterfly" and "moth," aids in diagnosing and understanding skin conditions by highlighting their distinctive clinical presentations and underlying pathophysiology.
January 2024 in “Authorea (Authorea)” This review examined the use of nanomaterials in different stages of wound healing, describing their mechanisms, current challenges, and potential future applications, including intelligent healing through real-time monitoring and precision regulation, to guide future research in wound treatment.
17 citations
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June 2016 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” In this case report, a 46-year-old woman with familial frontal fibrosis alopecia experienced initial stabilization of hair loss with dutasteride and minoxidil, but artificial hair transplantation led to implant folliculitis, requiring removal of the fibers.
15 citations
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January 1992 in “Dermatology” This study found severe cutaneous complications after artificial hair implantation were associated with acute inflammatory and granulomatous infiltrates, suggesting bacterial infections significantly contribute to these complications.
10 citations
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January 2007 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The study reported that using polyamide hair fiber implants may be an effective adjunctive treatment for scalp scars, with most patients experiencing no complications.
9 citations
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November 2008 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that artificial copolyamide fiber implantation was generally safe and aesthetically pleasing for patients with androgenetic alopecia who failed conventional therapies, though mild complications like folliculitis were noted in some cases.
7 citations
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December 2017 in “Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences” This abstract outlines the historical development and medical validation of artificial hair implants, particularly the approval and improvement of the Biofibre® implant technique in Europe and Australia, and highlights its advantages as the latest advancement in hair restoration treatments.
3 citations
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June 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study reported that the Biofibre® hair implantation system, used on 1,518 patients with various degrees of baldness and causes of alopecia, delivered immediate and visible results without scarring or hospitalization, which greatly improved patients' self-esteem and psychological well-being.
2 citations
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February 2019 in “PubMed” In this study, Biofibre® artificial hair implantation showed high patient satisfaction and low fiber loss over three years among those with androgenetic alopecia, suggesting its safety and effectiveness for both genders with limited donor supply or needing quick results.
1 citations
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February 2021 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” The researchers reviewed artificial hair implantation's history and controversies, noting that studies show promise but suffer from poor methodology. They emphasized the need for higher-quality research to confirm the procedure's safety and efficacy.
1 citations
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December 2017 in “JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery” 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.
January 2007 in “Proceedings of the Korean Fiber Society Conference” New resin B makes artificial hair fibers hold curls longer than traditional resin A.
December 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This study assessed patient satisfaction and hair retention in 15 individuals with alopecia treated with Biofibre ® 4.0 artificial hair implants, finding high levels of satisfaction and excellent biocompatibility, with no significant adverse reactions reported after one year.
January 2022 in “Social Science Research Network” In this study, researchers developed a long-lasting antibacterial coating for medical implants by anchoring silver nanoparticles onto polyamide surfaces, demonstrating potential to improve implant safety and effectiveness by reducing infection and inflammation.
January 2007 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that implanting polyamide hair fibers may serve as a supplementary treatment for scalp scars, with most cases showing favorable outcomes and manageable complications.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” This review discusses the advantages of robotic hair transplantation using the ARTAS iX robot compared to manual Follicular Unit Extraction, emphasizing enhanced precision, speed, and hair preservation capabilities, and reports no clinical results.
January 1999 in “Chinses Journal of Hand Surgery” This study found that human hair keratin artificial tendons have low antigenity and may serve as an effective substitute for tendon repair in the upper extremities.
5 citations
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August 2011 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Artificial dermis used for hair transplantation can reconstruct scalp defects effectively without the need for tissue expansion.
4 citations
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January 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This review highlights current and future AI applications in hair restoration and diagnosis of hair disorders, including automated systems for hair detection and self-diagnosis, emphasizing the need for experts to understand their benefits and limitations.
March 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This study suggests that traditional classification systems for pattern hair loss, while useful in the past, have limitations in accuracy and reproducibility, and highlights the potential of integrating digital imaging and AI to create more precise and biologically informed classification frameworks.
February 2025 in “JAAD International” Five monthly sessions of minoxidil-dutasteride-copper peptide tattooing significantly improve hair regrowth in men with androgenetic alopecia.
February 2025 in “PubMed” This study evaluated an AI-driven system for personalizing non-medicated hair loss treatments in women, showing significant improvements in hair growth, shedding, texture, and scalp health over 24 weeks, with no adverse effects reported.
August 2024 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study found that while DALL-E 2 can create realistic hair images from text prompts, its accuracy in depicting specific hair disorders, like alopecia areata, often falls short, highlighting the need for AI developers to work with medical experts to improve dermatological applications.
January 2024 in “Biomaterials Research” This study found that human hair follicle dermal papilla cells cultivated as 3D spheroids in hexanoyl glycol chitosan-coated dishes formed hair-like structures, with minoxidil enhancing growth, and successfully integrated into artificial skin models, suggesting advancements for hair loss treatments and skin restoration therapies.
July 2012 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The author believes artificial dermis might not be the best first option for hair transplant surgeons when other surgical choices exist for scalp reconstruction.
1 citations
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March 1985 in “Head & neck surgery” This study reports disastrous outcomes from artificial hair fiber implants, with some patients still needing repair to remove retained fiber fragments; hair-bearing punch grafts may help some patients.