15 citations
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February 2011 in “Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” This study found that a newly developed hemi-vascularized sandwich method significantly improved the regeneration and maturity of hair follicles compared to other transplantation approaches in rat models.
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.
9 citations
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November 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This article reviews techniques for repairing scalp deformities and concludes that combining older methods with modern hair restoration allows for satisfactory treatment of large scarred areas.
9 citations
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March 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study observed slight variations in follicular unit graft density among different Asian populations in the donor areas used for hair transplantation.
8 citations
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July 2019 in “Cell Proliferation” In this study, researchers developed a chemical cocktail and suspension culture method to transform human dermal fibroblasts into dermal papilla-like cells capable of inducing hair follicle formation in vitro and in vivo.
3 citations
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August 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Bobby Limmer was crucial in developing a hair transplant method that uses natural hair groupings for a more realistic look.
2 citations
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October 2015 in “Human Gene Therapy” The congress highlighted new gene therapy techniques and cell transplantation methods for treating diseases.
November 2025 in “Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology” This study from China found that although traditional surgical techniques remain common, endoscopic-assisted surgery is linked with higher patient-reported satisfaction, suggesting its valuable potential for broader application in clinical settings. Factors like reduced bra cup size, surgical method, and implant placement influenced patient satisfaction.
June 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study found that FUE hair transplantation is a safe and effective method for improving the appearance of stable cicatricial alopecia in children, though larger studies are needed to confirm these results and assess long-term outcomes.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” This study reviews modern treatment techniques for large, life-threatening pulmonary emboli and concludes that pulmonary artery thrombectomy is a safe and effective method, though it remains underutilized. Results are not reported in the abstract.
January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” The abstract reports that non-cultured cellular grafting has become a prevalent and cost-effective method for treating stable vitiligo, with safety and effectiveness confirmed by two decades of studies. It critiques strict legislative oversight, suggesting it might unnecessarily increase costs and limit patient access.
58 citations
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April 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Graft-versus-host disease is a complication where donor immune cells attack the recipient's body, often affecting the skin, liver, and gastrointestinal tract.
1 citations
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May 2019 in “Cytotherapy” This study found that digital droplet PCR (ddPCR) outperformed qPCR in detecting replication competent lentivirus in CAR-T products by offering better sensitivity, specificity, and reproducibility, making it a reliable and rapid method for ensuring patient safety.
August 2024 in “Clinical and Medical Engineering Live” This abstract highlights that alopecia treatment requires moving beyond outdated methods to a sophisticated approach that considers the complex interplay between genetic susceptibility and immune response in different types of hair loss. Results are not reported.
October 2020 in “Misr journal of agricultural engineering” This study examined the drying of pomegranate peel as a method for reducing waste and found that drying efficiency varied with temperature and air velocity, potentially adding value to this by-product.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” This review explores the potential of herbal therapies and modern delivery methods for managing premature hair greying, highlighting promising plant-based treatments and emphasizing the need for clinical trials to validate their effectiveness.
8 citations
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January 2015 in “Scars, burns & healing” This review discusses surgical and non-surgical options for hair restoration in burn alopecia, highlighting follicular unit extraction and transplant as preferred methods but reports no new clinical findings.
383 citations
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February 2011 in “Nature Reviews Genetics” This review discusses advances in forensic DNA profiling, highlighting new genetic markers and methods for identifying unknown individuals, but reports no new research 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.
40 citations
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December 1980 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” This review describes an improved scalp reduction technique that removes two to three times more bald skin than previous methods, utilizing wide undermining, serial relaxing incisions, and adrenocorticosteroids.
38 citations
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January 2006 in “Journal of Cellular Biochemistry” This study reported the successful isolation of epithelial stem cells from mouse embryonic skin using a simple culture method, with the cells showing the potential to differentiate into multiple cell types.
27 citations
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September 2014 in “JAMA dermatology” In this NIH study, female donor to male recipient sex mismatch was significantly associated with the development of vitiligo and/or alopecia areata in patients with chronic graft-vs-host disease.
25 citations
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September 2014 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that hair transplantation using round grafts improved hair growth in African American women with end-stage CCCA, showing no postoperative scarring in the donor or recipient areas.
24 citations
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August 2011 in “Experimental Dermatology” In this study, mixing mouse epithelial and dermal cells was the most successful method for reconstituting hair follicles in mice, with the hair patch assay providing the quickest results.
21 citations
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February 2015 in “Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery” This study found that negative pressure wound therapy combined with skin grafting is a feasible method for treating soft tissue and skin defects in cats, achieving a high graft take rate and satisfactory outcomes.
20 citations
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February 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study reports that micropigmentation with iron oxide pigments is a safe and effective method for camouflaging scalp scars.
7 citations
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July 2014 in “Reproductive Biomedicine Online” This study found that, among fertile egg donors, the AR gene CAG polymorphism was associated with differences in antral follicle count but did not impact ovarian response to gonadotrophins.
5 citations
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September 2005 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study reports that using LED polarized magnification in hair transplant recipient sites can reduce eye strain and improve ease of site creation, but offers no graft placement advantage over traditional methods.
2 citations
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January 2020 This article reviews various techniques for treating scars on different body parts and recommends combining methods based on individual scar needs, but it reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, researchers used a CRISPR-based method to correct mutations in the COL7A1 gene in stem cells from RDEB patients, restoring normal collagen expression in engineered skin grafts in mice.