July 2024 in “Journal Archives of Health” This study reviewed the medical literature on generalized woolly hair and reported that while there are no effective treatments, some narratives suggest that topical Minoxidil may help with hypotrichosis associated with the condition.
5 citations
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September 2005 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the importance of understanding hair direction and angulation in hair restoration but reports no new experimental findings.
21 citations
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July 1988 in “Clinics in dermatology” This article reviews haircare practices and hair cosmetics for patients with alopecia, emphasizing healthy scalp maintenance and caution in styling; it reports no new clinical results.
44 citations
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January 2011 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” This study introduces the "HoVert" technique, which generates both vertical and horizontal sections from a single biopsy to effectively differentiate lichen planopilaris from discoid lupus erythematosus in alopecia cases.
July 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study investigated hair loss among women who wear hijabs, highlighting that tight hairstyles under the hijab can contribute to traction alopecia, and emphasized the importance of sensitive diagnosis and treatment to prevent permanent damage.
3 citations
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November 2018 in “Hair transplant forum international” This study found that using body hair along with scalp hair in hair transplantation can significantly increase visual density and improve coverage in patients with higher grades of androgenetic alopecia.
85 citations
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October 2007 in “International Journal of Dermatology” In this study, researchers found that the curliness of human hair is associated with an asymmetric structure at the cellular level, particularly in the differentiation of the precortex.
This article describes an improved trichophytic closure technique for hair restoration surgery, achieving nearly invisible donor scars in over 95% of patients, but emphasizes tailoring the method to individual patient characteristics.
January 1994 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses historical advances in hair restoration surgery techniques and their impact on patient outcomes, but does not report new results; it highlights the introduction of motorized tools in the 1970s.
45 citations
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January 2012 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study reveals that human hair follicles transition between active and dormant states stochastically, challenging the idea of a cyclical automaton controlling hair growth.
September 2007 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the author's personal experiences in learning advanced hair restoration techniques through office visits and professional exchanges and reports no clinical results.
This article describes a new hair transplant technique combining FUT and FUE to increase graft numbers in patients with high levels of baldness and reduced scalp laxity, but it does not report clinical outcomes.
18 citations
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July 2003 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study identified five distinct scalp whorl patterns, noting that white males have the most distinct whorls, while African Americans and women more often exhibit a diffusion pattern.
July 2009 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the evolution of the hair restoration process, noting that individual steps are slowly refined over time, but it reports no new clinical findings.
September 1994 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” This correspondence suggests that combining Finasteride and Minoxidil may significantly promote new hair growth, as observed by Dr. Mendelsohn at a conference.
November 2024 in “Medicina Estética Revista Científica de la Sociedad Española de Medicina Estética (SEME)” In this case report, a 58-year-old woman was diagnosed with pseudopelada of Brocq, highlighting the diagnostic challenges of this rare scarring alopecia and underscoring the need for precise evaluation using trichoscopy and skin biopsy to avoid ineffective treatments and manage progression.
81 citations
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July 2011 in “Lasers in Medical Science” This study found that using a low-level laser comb led to hair regrowth in a mouse model of alopecia areata, while sham-treated mice showed no hair regrowth.
March 1996 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” This article describes a surgical technique combining CO2 SilkTouch Laser and Calvitron Hair Transplant System that offers a natural-looking hairline with moderate session length and minimal bleeding, but reports no new clinical outcomes.
May 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international”
February 2017 in “Medicina cutánea ibero-latino-americana” This case report documents an 8-year-old boy with alopecia areata presenting as symmetric alopecic patches with a triangular and targetoid pattern on the scalp, successfully treated with clobetasol propionate foam.
September 2017 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” This article discusses the involvement of Drs. Bessam Farjo, Nilofer Farjo, and Paul Kemp with HairClone Limited, but it reports no new research findings.
Different methods like wigs, extensions, and devices can help improve hair volume for thinning hair.
November 2009 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” This article reviews the critical role of hairline design in hair restoration surgery and emphasizes the need for careful planning to avoid poor outcomes, without presenting new clinical data.
41 citations
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January 1981 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” In this study, trichoscopy highlights that hair diameter variability, vellus hairs, and the peripilar sign are key indicators for diagnosing androgenetic alopecia.
July 1997 in “Hair transplant forum international” This abstract contains only a photo caption and does not provide research findings.
September 2008 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article recounts a conversation about a patient's inquiry on using Rogaine for hair thinning, providing no new research findings.
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.
July 2023 in “RCMOS - Revista Científica Multidisciplinar O Saber” This narrative review highlights how scalp therapy can enhance service quality in barbershops by integrating trichology, aesthetics, and health education, potentially boosting client loyalty and competitive differentiation in the men's grooming market.