The Calvitron method for hair transplantation was effective in about 90% of the 25 patients treated for hair loss.
Hair restoration surgery has improved to transplant hair in natural groupings, but it's labor-intensive and can't fully restore normal hair density.
9 citations,
May 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Hair restoration surgeons have improved follicular unit excision (hair transplant method) by using innovative tools and techniques, reducing hair damage and increasing success rates.
3 citations,
January 2014 in “Plastic surgery (Oakville. Print)” Hair transplant surgery is a safe and effective way to treat hair loss from scarring in Chinese patients.
18 citations,
December 2014 in “Plastic surgery” Follicular Unit Transplantation is an effective and safe treatment for hair loss due to scarring.
48 citations,
April 2013 in “Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs” Possible new treatments for common hair loss include drugs, stem cells, and improved transplants.
December 2024 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Advanced FUE systems have evolved to improve precision and efficiency in hair transplantation.
23 citations,
October 2018 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” Consider benefits and risks of new alopecia treatments for safety.
September 2012 in “Hair transplant forum international” The document concludes with the creation of a Hair Transplant Foundation after reviewing the early hair transplant techniques and discussions from a forum.
66 citations,
July 2007 in “Journal of Molecular Medicine” Stress increases certain chemicals in the skin and nerves, which might worsen skin conditions.
101 citations,
August 2003 in “Journal of comparative neurology” Naked mole-rats have unique skin and hair nerve structures, lacking certain pain and temperature-related neuropeptides.
August 2006 in “Experimental dermatology” Human scalp hair follicles can produce and respond to several hormones, affecting hair growth and pigmentation.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CGRP MAbs treatment for migraines may also improve rosacea symptoms, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and safety.
32 citations,
February 2024 in “Growth Hormone & IGF Research” Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) stops hair growth in mice by lowering a growth factor important for hair.
3 citations,
August 2018 in “Deleted Journal” Guasha changed rat skin appearance and blood vessels temporarily without affecting certain nerve proteins or fiber structure.
29 citations,
March 2011 in “The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry” Eating isoflavone can help mice grow hair by increasing a growth factor.
47 citations,
December 2011 in “Experimental Dermatology” CGRP may help protect hair follicles from immune system attacks, potentially slowing hair loss.
23 citations,
December 2008 in “Current medicinal chemistry” Stimulating sensory neurons can increase IGF-I production, which may help treat various diseases and improve tissue health.
6 citations,
December 2019 in “BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Alcohol extract from Vernonia anthelmintica seeds may help treat stress-related hair loss.
7 citations,
April 2013 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Tianeptine, an antidepressant, may prevent stress-induced hair loss in mice.
January 2016 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” Hormones and neuropeptides affect hair growth, with androgens having opposite effects on beard and scalp hair.
April 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some drugs linked to growth hormones may increase the chance of hair loss in women.
108 citations,
October 2004 in “Anesthesiology” Preoperative pain assessment, regional anesthesia, and vitamin C can help prevent CRPS after surgery.
15 citations,
January 2015 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Increased scalp sweating in frontal fibrosing alopecia may be linked to local skin inflammation.
3 citations,
April 2011 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Mesotherapy lacks strong evidence for effectiveness and safety, and its ingredients are not FDA-approved for subcutaneous use.
February 2017 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Botulinum toxin type A did not help regrow hair in severe alopecia cases.
6 citations,
March 2018 in “Proceedings - Baylor University. Medical Center” Sarcoidosis can cause severe high calcium levels, hair loss, and kidney failure.
January 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Newly born mesenchymal cells quickly spread out in response to tissue tension during early development.
21 citations,
June 2011 in “Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science” Hair follicles could help develop eye treatments by studying immune responses.
24 citations,
May 2015 in “Molecular and clinical oncology” Honey and bee pollen can help reduce menopausal symptoms in breast cancer patients.