April 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that topical bortezomib increased cell proliferation in hair follicles and sebaceous glands in mice and may activate hair keratin gene expression through GATA-3 transcription factors.
March 1999 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the author's experiences and perspectives on the board certification process for hair restoration surgery and reports no new clinical findings.
37 citations
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July 1999 in “The EMBO Journal” Overexpression of certain genes can shorten hair by disrupting the hair-growth cycle.
2 citations
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August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This review discusses unique anatomical features and management strategies for crown alopecia but reports no new clinical findings, focusing instead on surgical techniques for natural-looking results and optimal density.
32 citations
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June 1976 in “JAMA” In this study, nine individuals who underwent rigorous weight loss programs experienced significant hair loss, which researchers attributed to insufficient energy supply to the hair matrix, with regrowth occurring within months.
July 2023 in “Hair transplant forum international” This source summarizes less formal findings and case reports on complications and challenging cases in hair restoration surgery, aiming to facilitate idea exchange among professionals in the field.
January 2026 in “Archives of Dermatological Research”
July 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” This study discusses that many patients experience temporary hair loss after bariatric surgery, potentially due to rapid weight loss, surgery stress, and nutritional deficiencies, including shortages of iron, zinc, and other nutrients crucial for hair health.
1 citations
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August 2015 in “PubMed” This study discovered previously unknown structures in human hair shafts that may stabilize hair structurally and physicochemically.
1 citations
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July 1998 in “Hair transplant forum international” This commentary discusses the use of microscopes in hair restoration surgery but provides no specific results or new insights.
This abstract provides a directed acyclic graph of the association between chest hair amount and prostate cancer, highlighting variables and potential confounders, but it reports no new research findings.
December 1998 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” Hair restoration should focus on quality and value, not cost, to maintain the field's reputation and ensure patient satisfaction.
January 2024 in “Hair transplant forum international” This source describes the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery's mission to set standards and evaluate skills in hair restoration surgery, but does not report any specific study results.
August 1999 in “Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery” This review examines recent advancements in surgical hair restoration techniques, including follicular-unit hair grafting, scalp reduction, and expansion, but it reports no new clinical results.
February 2021 in “International journal of men's social and community health” This study found that participants perceived bald men more negatively based on facial expressions and reported varied body dissatisfaction, which was weakly linked to wellbeing and muscularity behaviors.
December 2020 in “International journal of research in ayurveda and pharmacy” This review covers hair anatomy, common hair diseases, diagnostic approaches, management, and hair care, but reports no new clinical findings; the authors highlight the importance of proper hair care knowledge.
January 2021 in “Journal of Allergy and Therapy” This article reviews the phases of hair growth and differences between androgenetic alopecia and telogen effluvium but provides no new clinical findings on Electric Follicle Stimulation.
7 citations
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May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This letter discusses the high prevalence and limited treatment options for pattern hair loss, noting the associated psychological distress, especially in women, and reports no new clinical findings.
September 2012 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This review discusses the use of lasers and light sources for hair transplantation and pattern hair loss, noting past issues with CO2 lasers and suggesting further trials for low-level light laser therapy.
7 citations
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May 2020 in “Trends in molecular medicine” This study explored the immune environment of the hair follicle's bulge region and suggested that its unique signaling may prevent melanoma formation by lacking necessary proinflammatory signals for full oncogenic transformation, indicating potential strategies for melanoma prevention by replicating this immune-privileged environment.
March 2001 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the author’s experience in hair transplant procedures and training at Bosley Medical but reports no new clinical results.
December 2023 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The researchers reported that using a skin-responsive FUE device in nonscalp hair transplantation significantly reduced graft transection rates compared to older methods, improving patient satisfaction and surgeon willingness.
8 citations
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September 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study observed an increased preference for follicular unit excision over follicular unit transplant in hair restoration and highlighted a rise in demand for both surgical and nonsurgical treatments, aligned with Google search trends.
2 citations
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July 1996 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses ideal techniques for harvesting donor tissue in hair restoration surgery but reports no new clinical results.
November 2008 in “Medical & surgical dermatology” This study reports that a prototype device may accurately measure changes in hair quantity, diameter, and density in patients with balding by assessing the cross-sectional area of hair bundles.
13 citations
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November 2018 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” This article presents a surgical approach for nonshaven follicular unit extraction in hair transplantation, describing its application across various conditions with an average graft transection rate of 8.2%.
1 citations
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September 2019 in “Springer eBooks” Telogen effluvium is a condition that causes temporary hair loss due to stress or shock to the body.
November 1994 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” This article in the Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology provides no abstract or new findings, thus detailing is unavailable.
May 2017 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the issue of shock loss during hair restoration in thinning areas and reports no new clinical findings; the author shares personal insights from years of practice.
26 citations
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July 1993 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”