October 2015 in “CRC Press eBooks” Hair cloning for hair loss is not yet a practical solution.
October 2015 in “Journal of Bioresource Management” Growing hair cells in the lab from plucked hairs could lead to a new, less invasive, and cheaper baldness treatment.
15 citations,
May 2004 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” The document concludes that while "hair follicle cloning" shows promise for unlimited donor hair, it faces challenges with consistency and safety in humans.
7 citations,
October 2011 in “International Surgery” In 2011, hair restoration was a specialized field in plastic surgery, using techniques like "Ultrarefined follicular unit hair transplantation" to minimize scarring and promote hair growth, with future treatments like stem cell therapy and hair cloning still being tested.
26 citations,
January 2007 in “Organogenesis” Bioengineering can potentially treat hair loss by regenerating hair follicles and cloning hair, but the process is complex and needs more research.
3 citations,
June 2005 in “Ophthalmology Clinics of North America” Follicular unit transplantation treats hair loss and restores eyebrows with short recovery and natural results.
November 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Hair restoration techniques have evolved from large punch grafts to microfollicular unit transplants, with future advancements potentially including hair cloning.
February 2007 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Dr. Sheldon S. Kabaker acknowledges the progress in hair restoration surgery and the shift towards natural results, stressing the need for patient education and future advancements.
6 citations,
September 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Chest hair can be used for scalp hair transplants when there's not enough scalp hair.
29 citations,
March 2008 in “Postcolonial Studies” The article concludes that the global hair trade is exploitative and reflects complex cultural and economic issues.
Researchers found a genetic link for hereditary hair loss but need more analysis to identify the exact gene.
8 citations,
March 2006 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Hair transplantation has improved to look more natural, but managing patient expectations and using precise techniques are key for the best outcomes.
January 2001 in “Current problems in dermatology” Hair transplantation has improved to use smaller grafts for a natural look and may include follicle cloning in the future; non-surgical treatments are also effective.
The book teaches how to diagnose hair loss, prepare patients, perform hair restoration surgeries, and discusses future techniques like hair follicle cloning.
June 2002 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Hair transplantation has improved to more natural-looking results and is complemented by effective non-surgical treatments, with ongoing research into hair follicle cloning.
124 citations,
November 2000 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” PAD3 plays a key role in hair and skin protein structure and may be linked to skin diseases.
1 citations,
February 2006 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Irwin Freedberg made significant contributions to understanding keratin proteins in dermatology.
April 2023 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Using different hair loss treatments at various times can improve results and reduce side effects for people with chronic hair loss.
The conclusion is that closing scalp wounds is possible, but restoring hair without donor material is still a major challenge.
8 citations,
January 2008 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Hair transplantation for men has improved, offering natural, lasting results, and may be enhanced by certain medications and future technologies.
22 citations,
August 2017 in “Stem cells and cloning” Stem cell technologies and regenerative medicine, including platelet-rich plasma, show promise for hair restoration in treating hair loss, but more research is needed.
November 2023 in “Stem cells and cloning” A new treatment using stem cell-conditioned media significantly improved hair growth in people with temporary hair loss.
8 citations,
April 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Men and women have different hairline restoration needs, with natural design being more complex for women, and hairline changes being important for transgender individuals' transitions.
4 citations,
January 2022 in “Life” Tissue engineering could be a future solution for hair loss, but it's currently expensive, complex, and hard to apply in real-world treatments.
1 citations,
November 2008 in “Acta crystallographica” Scientists successfully created and analyzed the structure of a part of the human androgen receptor with specific modulators and a peptide to understand how it binds differently in various tissues.
September 2017 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery”
December 2022 in “Journal of Experimental Biology and Agricultural Sciences” Using certain plant growth regulators together improves the cloning of the medicinal plant Eclipta alba.
7 citations,
February 2019 in “Journal of gynecology obstetrics and human reproduction” People with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are more likely to have higher levels of depression and anxiety, but their personality traits are similar to those without PCOS.
150 citations,
May 1993 in “The journal of cell biology/The Journal of cell biology” Mouse Notch is important for determining cell roles in hair follicles.
46 citations,
September 2011 in “Journal of Endocrinology” Natural 5α-reduced glucocorticoids might be anti-inflammatory with fewer side effects than current options.