September 2003 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” This paper reviews Dr. Norman Orentreich's original work on androgenetic alopecia and the principle of "donor dominance," without reporting new research results.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found distinct gene expression profiles in the parietal and occipital scalp of individuals with androgenetic alopecia, linked to developmental origins and susceptibility to hair loss, offering insights into genetic and epigenetic factors involved in AGA.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study identified five master regulators that mediate molecular differences in hair follicle development and sexual dimorphism in the skin, providing insights into male pattern baldness and hair follicle donor dominance.
6 citations
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March 1996 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” This article discusses a strip donor harvesting technique for hair transplantation and reports no clinical results; the author highlights the importance of anatomical knowledge for successful scar excision.
24 citations
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September 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study suggests that transplanting hair to new nonscalp sites affects their growth and survival rates, though the hair diameter remains consistent.
21 citations
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October 2008 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” This article discusses recent advancements in hair transplantation techniques that combine art and science for more natural results, but reports no new clinical findings.
19 citations
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August 2011 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article discusses the use of hair transplantation as a reconstructive method to restore hair in various areas affected by defects, highlighting its advantages in providing natural-looking restoration.
19 citations
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September 2009 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This article discusses the contributions of Dr. Shoji Okuda to the field of hair transplantation and reports no new research findings.
16 citations
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April 2009 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The place where hair is transplanted can change its growth rate and length but not its thickness.
15 citations
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March 2000 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Hair transplantation has evolved since 1822, with significant advancements by key figures and widespread international growth.
11 citations
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July 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article discusses the benefits of follicular unit transplantation for male hair restoration, highlighting its ability to achieve natural-looking results with minimal recovery time and low risk of complications, and reports no new clinical results.
10 citations
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December 1997 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” This text provides contact information and no new research findings are reported.
8 citations
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January 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” This commentary honors Shoji Okuda's pioneering but overlooked work on hair transplantation techniques from 1939, detailing comprehensive experiments that were rediscovered and translated into English decades later.
4 citations
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August 2017 in “JAMA Dermatology” This abstract provides navigation and subscription details for JAMA Dermatology and includes no research findings.
4 citations
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July 1992 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Skin surgery has significantly advanced since 1950, with improvements in chemical peels, hair restoration, lasers, and Mohs surgery, and the development of less invasive techniques and specialized training.
3 citations
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December 2008 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” This article discusses the historical search for the cause of hair loss and its treatments, highlighting the popularity of hair restoration surgery for addressing androgenic alopecia, but reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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March 2006 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” This article discusses the concept of "donor dominance" in androgenetic alopecia, where grafted hair continues to grow in bald areas, but reports no new clinical findings.
1 citations
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June 2017 in “JAMA Dermatology” The document corrects a name misspelling, acknowledges a pioneer in hair transplantation, and notes a missing conflict of interest disclosure.
January 2026 in “Journal of Hair Restoration and Regenerative Medicine” This review discusses methods to better identify unsafe donor areas in patients with diffuse unpatterned alopecia, emphasizing non-surgical management when specific diagnostic criteria are met, but reports no new clinical results.
June 2025 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study traces the history and evolution of hair transplantation, highlighting key developments from Dr. Okuda's 1939 techniques to today's FUT and FUE methods, while noting ongoing challenges like high costs and societal stigma despite increasing market acceptance.
November 2022 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article describes specific cases of body hair transplantation using long hair grafts, reporting that this technique may produce natural results by considering hair characteristics, curvature management, and strategic placement.
July 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” This source highlights that successful hair transplantation relies on both technical skill and artistic application, emphasizing the importance of informing patients about various treatment options due to the lack of a perfect solution for androgenetic alopecia.
July 2017 in “JAMA Dermatology” The document corrects a missing conflict of interest and acknowledges a pioneer in hair transplantation and his other contributions.
August 2009 in “Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” This review discusses the concept of "Donor Dominance" in hair transplantation, initially introduced by Dr. Norman Orentreich, and reports no new clinical results.
August 2009 in “Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” This article suggests that the demand for esthetic surgery is growing and highlights the potential role of oral and maxillofacial surgeons in providing facial esthetic procedures.
August 2009 in “Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” This review discusses the evaluation and treatment of mandibular trauma, covering various injuries, imaging techniques, surgical methods, and complication management, but reports no new research findings.
September 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study suggests that hair transplantation to new nonscalp sites affects the growth and survival rates of transplanted hairs, while the diameter remains unchanged.
October 1987 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This article reviews the principles of donor and recipient dominance in hair transplantation and reports no new experimental results.
1 citations
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January 1993 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Surgical hair restoration has improved since 1959, with new techniques like minigrafts, micrografts, and scalp reductions creating more natural hairlines and reducing bald skin, despite some risks and potential for scarring.
November 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This article discusses the cultural and historical significance of hair in relation to beauty and strength and highlights the global industry's economic importance, but it presents no new research findings.