432 citations
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April 2014 in “Nature communications” This study found that the maternal nutritional status during early pregnancy significantly influenced epigenetic changes in offspring, as maternal diet altered DNA methylation at human metastable epialleles.
10 citations
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July 2001 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses challenges in hair restoration surgery and reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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March 2009 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article reviews optimal patient selection and donor site quality for successful hair transplant procedures, but reports no new clinical findings.
June 2023 in “JAAD Case Reports” This article reviews the epidemiology of desmoplastic melanoma and reports no new clinical findings, emphasizing higher risks in chronically sun-exposed older males.
5 citations
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November 2019 in “Dermatology and therapy” This review discusses the use of beard hair as a donor source for hair transplantation in hirsute patients and highlights the lack of extensive studies on its efficacy and safety in East Asian populations.
1 citations
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October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” This review discusses body hair transplants as a supplement to scalp donor hair in hair restoration, but reports no clinical results; the authors note variability in outcomes and suggest it helps patients with limited scalp donor resources.
2 citations
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January 2015 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the introduction of human recombinant hyaluronidase in hair restoration surgery and presents no new clinical results.
November 2023 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This study discusses the advantages and disadvantages of two hair graft harvesting methods, strip follicular unit transplantation and follicular unit excision, highlighting their implications for creating effective surgical plans for hair restoration without providing specific new results.
July 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” This commentary reviews the concerns of hair restoration surgeons regarding donor planning in follicular unit extraction (FUE) but provides no new experimental results.
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.
13 citations
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March 2015 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” In this case report, eyelash transplantation with leg hair resulted in less frequent maintenance and no need for perming compared to using nape hair donor sources.
9 citations
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September 2021 in “Stem Cell Reviews and Reports” This study concluded that hair-derived stem cells from older donors may offer a promising alternative for autologous corneal endothelial replacement, potentially benefitting patients of various age groups.
7 citations
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February 2004 in “Canadian Journal of Anesthesia/Journal canadien d anesthésie” Pressure from surgical headrests can cause temporary hair loss in liver donors.
October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” This article discusses tools for measuring hair density in donor areas to guide hair transplant surgery and reports no new clinical results; the authors emphasize the role of digital imaging in achieving consistent outcomes.
March 2014 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article mentions an interesting case of a donor site from a previous issue, but reports no new research findings.
9 citations
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” This review discusses partial longitudinal-follicular unit transplantation (PL-FUT) for hair loss and notes its potential to multiply hair follicles while preserving donor areas, but reports no new clinical results.
January 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders” The case study reports a patient with acute telogen effluvium in the donor region post-hair transplant, highlighting trichoscopic findings that aid in diagnosis and reassuring the self-resolutive nature of this condition.
November 2005 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article reviews methods such as stem cell implantation to enhance hair transplant donor supply but reports no new clinical findings.
54 citations
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October 2002 in “Journal of controlled release” This study found that increasing a drug's lipophilicity and adding ethanol to the donor phase can enhance its delivery to the hair follicle, although the precise transport mechanism remains unclear.
23 citations
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January 2015 in “Stem cells international” This study found that keratin coatings from human hair may improve the colony-forming efficiency of human mesenchymal stem cells by moderating donor variability, suggesting a potential use in clinical applications.
19 citations
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December 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, researchers found that the human hair follicle microbiota vary by anatomical compartment and donor age, with specific microbes like S. epidermidis potentially influencing hair follicle functions, which suggests new avenues for therapeutic targeting.
4 citations
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January 2020 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” This case report highlights keloid formation as a rare complication at the donor site after follicular unit extraction hair transplantation, suggesting practitioners should be aware of procedure-associated risks.
March 2026 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that platelet-rich plasma significantly accelerated wound healing in the donor area after follicular unit excision for hair transplantation in men.
July 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Various techniques and tools for hair restoration were presented in 1998, including a mathematical model for donor area, use of lasers in surgery, methods for controlling grafted hair direction, and ways to increase graft yield. Satisfaction rates were around 39%, and studies showed trauma and dehydration can damage hair follicles.
22 citations
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January 2017 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This review discusses the use of follicular unit extraction for hair restoration using body hair, reporting no new clinical findings, and highlights its potential for advanced baldness cases with limited scalp donor hair.
11 citations
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January 2015 in “Annals of Dermatology” This study found that using a hair removal laser can effectively reduce hair thickness in the hairline of Asian women with thick donor hairs from previous hair transplants, improving hairline appearance with mild, transient side effects.
2 citations
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February 2019 in “PubMed” In this study, Biofibre® artificial hair implantation showed high patient satisfaction and low fiber loss over three years among those with androgenetic alopecia, suggesting its safety and effectiveness for both genders with limited donor supply or needing quick results.
1 citations
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September 2015 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” This article discusses advances in hair transplantation techniques, particularly follicular unit extraction (FUE), emphasizing its advantage of avoiding donor site scarring and allowing for short hairstyles.
December 2023 in “International Journal of Medical Arts” In this study, researchers observed significant morphological and histological differences in transplanted hair follicles compared to native donor follicles post-FUE hair transplantation for androgenetic alopecia, highlighting substantial variations in sebaceous gland and root sheath degeneration at the recipient site.
September 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This article offers guidance for hair transplant surgeons on addressing old or poorly executed transplants, focusing on surgical precision and effective use of limited donor hair to enhance cosmetic outcomes.