73 citations
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May 2009 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” This study found that disrupting the Sox21 gene in mice led to progressive hair loss and regrowth, identifying Sox21 as a key regulator of hair shaft cuticle differentiation.
May 1997 in “Hair transplant forum international” This is an acknowledgment of coverage for the American Society of Hair Restoration Surgery's third annual conference, with no new research findings reported.
5 citations
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January 1985 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Flap surgery is effective for treating male baldness, offering immediate results with dense hair growth.
January 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article reflects on the incredible evolution of hair restoration surgery since its early days in 1974, but reports no new findings.
June 2025 in “Jurnal Bumigora Information Technology (BITe)” In this study, researchers aimed to develop a Naive Bayes algorithm to predict hair loss risk based on personal and clinical data, including age, gender, stress levels, hormones, and family history. Results were not reported.
November 2000 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the history of hair restoration surgery, detailing its popularity in the Western world and earlier origins in Japan, but provides no new clinical results.
November 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses categorization changes for Hair Transplant Surgeon members at the British Association of Hair Restoration Surgery and reports no clinical outcomes.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study offers a new perspective on androgenetic alopecia, suggesting that hair loss at the vertex and frontal scalp results from mechanical and thermodynamic stress, alongside androgen activity, and proposes that reducing mechanical tension and improving local microcirculation could complement traditional treatments.
March 2013 in “CRC Press eBooks” This review discusses the development and history of follicular unit transplantation and reports no new clinical results.
4 citations
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March 2019 in “Experimental Biology and Medicine” This study found that exposure to 50 Hz electromagnetic fields enhanced hair regrowth in mice by increasing stem cell proliferation and keratinocyte growth factor expression, suggesting potential benefits for hair loss treatment.
33 citations
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January 1991 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” This article describes incisional slit grafting as an improved hair transplantation method, using smaller grafts and conserving vascular supply to enhance graft yield and achieve a more natural hairline, but reports no new research results.
August 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This abstract discusses the non-invasive technique of scalp micropigmentation for hair loss, focusing on its cosmetic effects and customization options, and reports no new research findings.
1 citations
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December 1965 in “PubMed” Hair movement can indicate hair quality and health.
23 citations
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September 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this mouse study, NF-κB was shown to play a role in hair follicle cycling and morphogenesis, with specific activity patterns differing by hair type and involving noncanonical signaling for zigzag hair bending.
1 citations
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August 2016 in “Pan Stanford Publishing Pte. Ltd. eBooks” This chapter reviews low-level light therapy for hair growth and loss prevention but reports no new clinical results, providing an overview of mechanisms, treatments, and future perspectives.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study using a transgenic mouse model, Id2 overexpression in hair follicle stem cells prolonged quiescence by affecting gene expression, partly independent from BMP signaling.
August 2025 in “Aesthetic Cosmetology and Medicine” In this article, researchers explored how blue light exposure affects the scalp and hair follicles, highlighting oxidative stress and hair growth disruptions, while emphasizing the importance of protective strategies like antioxidants and limiting light exposure.
March 2001 in “Hair transplant forum international” This meeting announcement reports no new research results; it describes the upcoming Annual Meeting of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery in 2001.
In this study, 13 men with male pattern baldness were rated significantly more attractive and somewhat healthier when wearing a custom-made toupee, with higher attractiveness ratings coming from male judges than female judges.
1 citations
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September 1997 in “PubMed” In this report, the authors suggest that for extensive baldness, the uniform density approach in hair restoration surgery is less noticeable, especially in situations like wind or exercise.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review found that hair loss is nearly universal by mid-life, significantly impacts psychological well-being, especially for women, and that users often discontinue the leading treatment, minoxidil, due to adherence issues.
January 1998 in “KAGAKU TO SEIBUTSU” The document suggests that male hormones likely affect hair growth and baldness, and future treatments might involve stem cells and androgen-independent cells.
May 1999 in “Hair transplant forum international” The document's conclusion cannot be summarized because the content is not accessible.
November 2017 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” The combined treatment of a specific hair cocktail and microneedling device effectively restores hair in different baldness patterns.
3 citations
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June 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This article describes newly designed tools that reportedly ease and enhance hair transplantation surgery by improving precision, reducing graft trauma, and monitoring essential conditions.
July 2025 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” 190 citations
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July 2006 in “Experimental Dermatology” This review discusses the role of the sonic hedgehog pathway in skin development and cancer, highlighting its potential as a target for chemoprevention and treatment; it reports no new findings.
19 citations
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November 2015 in “Radiation Oncology” This study found that hippocampus sparing whole brain radiation therapy (HS-WBRT) using multi-field intensity modulated radiation therapy prevents alopecia without compromising cognitive function compared to traditional whole brain radiation therapy.