4 citations,
January 2015 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” PRP injections may slightly improve hair density and count for male hair loss, but more research is needed.
Using scalp stem cells can improve hair transplants.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” High amphiregulin in the skin is a bad sign for acute graft-versus-host disease.
January 2021 in “Esculapio” Using your own blood (PRP) can effectively increase hair count and strength in men with hair loss.
106 citations,
January 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Using platelet-rich plasma with microneedling works better for acne scars than microneedling with water.
54 citations,
December 2014 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” PRP injections may improve hair thickness and density in female hair loss patients.
23 citations,
December 2015 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Permanent hair loss after bone marrow transplant can be caused by chemotherapy or chronic graft-versus-host disease.
2 citations,
June 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Lower levels of certain genes in hair cells improve hair loss treatment outcomes.
1 citations,
December 2022 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” SVF injections improve hair growth and reduce hair loss in people with androgenic alopecia.
1 citations,
January 2019 in “Journal of Biomedical Science and Engineering” CGF from platelets helps hair regrowth in people with androgenetic alopecia.
July 2024 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” PRP injections can increase hair density in people with androgenic alopecia.
September 2023 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Transplanting one's own hair follicle cells can improve hair loss in men and women, and is particularly effective in women.
July 2023 in “Journal of personalized medicine” Injecting a person's own fat stem cells into their skin can make it look younger and improve double eyelids for over a year.
May 2021 in “F1000Research” The treatment led to denser, thicker hair growth and less hair loss.
47 citations,
June 2013 in “Biology of blood and marrow transplantation” Mice with human fetal thymic tissue and stem cells developed symptoms similar to chronic graft-versus-host disease.
May 2014 in “Transfusion and Apheresis Science” The study found that the quality of cord blood units remains consistent before freezing and after thawing, indicating that attached tube segments reliably represent the graft's properties.
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.
4 citations,
January 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” Human hair follicle dermal cells can help repair damaged hair follicles.
3 citations,
June 2017 in “Aesthetic plastic surgery” The new facial treatment improved wrinkles and skin thickness, with most patients seeing results within a month, despite some temporary swelling and bruising.
Cross-section trichometry is an accurate method to measure hair loss and growth.
February 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Certain gene variations may increase the risk of alopecia, and platelet-rich plasma treatment can improve hair density in those with hair loss; a rare case of facial Becker's nevus was linked to uneven beard growth.
136 citations,
February 2017 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” PRP treatment improves hair growth, and the device used can affect results, with some being more effective.
123 citations,
September 1987 in “JAMA” IL-2 treatment causes skin eruptions and other reversible side effects, and may play a role in psoriasis.
40 citations,
March 2018 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” New treatment combining PRP and SVF increases hair density in 6-12 weeks for androgenetic alopecia patients.
21 citations,
July 2020 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Fat stem cells from diabetic mice can still help heal wounds.
11 citations,
September 1999 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Immunomodulatory therapies are effective for treating cutaneous lymphoma, particularly in early stages.
9 citations,
July 2013 in “Clinical Neuroradiology” A man developed a rare blood vessel connection on his scalp after hair transplants, which was successfully treated with surgery.
8 citations,
January 2013 in “The scientific world journal/TheScientificWorldjournal” Human hair follicles may provide a noninvasive way to diagnose diseases and have potential in regenerative medicine.
8 citations,
November 2010 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Fat transfer can be effective for soft tissue trauma if the patient is chosen carefully and the procedure is done correctly.
4 citations,
February 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Synthetic hair implants can cause severe scalp problems and removing them improves conditions; natural hair transplants are safer and more effective.