21 citations
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January 2019 in “Lasers in Medical Science” This review found that low-level laser therapy significantly increased hair density in adults with androgenic alopecia compared to sham treatments, with greater effects observed at lower treatment frequencies.
17 citations
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October 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This article provides a guide for surgeons on repairing poorly executed hair transplants, emphasizing meticulous techniques and optimal use of limited hair supply to achieve cosmetic improvements.
16 citations
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April 2016 in “PLoS ONE” In a porcine model, this study observed that using an External Tissue Expansion Device increased epidermis thickness, cell proliferation, and vessel density at fat graft recipient sites.
15 citations
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May 2020 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This systematic review and meta-analysis found that platelet-rich plasma treatments improved hair density and thickness in people with androgenetic alopecia, without serious adverse effects.
15 citations
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October 2016 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This meta-analysis found that patients with androgenetic alopecia have significantly abnormal lipid profiles, which could contribute to the link between this condition and cardiovascular diseases.
14 citations
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October 2019 in “Journal of Cellular Physiology” This study found that dermis micrografting improved hair growth and density in patients with androgenetic alopecia over 4, 6, and 12 months, suggesting it could be a novel treatment option.
14 citations
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” This review addresses treatment approaches for female pattern hair loss, highlighting that combining different therapies may be more effective than single treatments, but no new results are reported.
13 citations
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September 2021 in “Communications Biology” This study introduces a five-modal microscopy technique that allows label-free, in vivo observation and quantitative analysis of various wound healing processes.
12 citations
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August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article reviews the essential aspects of patient consultation and examination in hair restoration surgery and outlines factors affecting candidate selection and contraindications, but reports no new clinical results.
11 citations
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June 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This systematic review study found that platelet-rich plasma treatment may improve hair density and diameter in women with androgenetic alopecia, although the findings are limited by the small sample sizes and pilot nature of the included studies.
10 citations
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August 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that 1,550-nm Er:Glass fractional laser treatment increased hair density and shaft diameter in patients with androgenetic alopecia, but did not up-regulate Wnt10A and IGF-1 mRNA expression.
9 citations
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January 2014 in “DARU Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that Cuscuta reflexa extracts promoted hair regrowth and follicular proliferation in cyclophosphamide-induced hair loss in male rats.
8 citations
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January 2022 in “Sensors” This study analyzed deep learning's application to automate hair density measurement in images and found that YOLOv4 had the best performance among tested algorithms, with a mean average precision of 58.67.
8 citations
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March 2020 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Finasteride and minoxidil together safely and effectively increase hair growth and density for androgenetic alopecia.
8 citations
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March 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study found that a new formulation kit of Pielus Anti-hair loss lotion and shampoo, used daily for 90 days, was safe and effective in reducing hair loss and increasing hair strength and density among patients with telogen effluvium and/or androgenetic alopecia.
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.
7 citations
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May 2019 in “Journal of the Formosan Medical Association” This study found that overweight women with polycystic ovary syndrome carrying the HSD3B1 1245C allele had an increased presence of female pattern hair loss compared to those with the wild-type genotype.
7 citations
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March 2017 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This review summarizes recent therapeutic advancements in treating various forms of alopecia, including new applications of oral minoxidil, dutasteride, finasteride, Janus kinase inhibitors, and novel hair transplant techniques, without presenting original research results.
7 citations
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September 2014 in “Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences” This study found that ethanolic and petroleum ether extracts of Cuscuta reflexa, as well as an isolate from these extracts, improved hair growth and follicle characteristics in androgen-induced alopecia in rats.
7 citations
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October 2011 in “International Surgery” This article reviews the evolution of hair restoration surgery, discusses a specific technique used at the authors' center, and suggests possible future innovations, but it reports no new clinical results.
6 citations
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January 2023 in “npj regenerative medicine” This study found that transplanting hair follicles into human scars may remodel fibrotic tissue and reduce scarring by altering collagen structure and decreasing pro-fibrotic factors.
6 citations
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May 2021 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” This study found that intradermal injections of platelet-rich plasma were equally safe and effective for treating androgenetic alopecia, with higher platelet numbers possibly enhancing hair density and follicle diameter.
6 citations
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October 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This abstract does not present new clinical findings or a research study.
6 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” This study evaluated low-level laser therapy for treating Androgenic alopecia and suggested it may effectively stimulate hair growth and improve patient satisfaction, although more efficient treatments are needed.
6 citations
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January 2016 in “Annals of Dermatology” This study found that glycosaminoglycan levels were higher in the occipital area of the hair shaft compared to the parietal area, with children showing higher levels than adults.
6 citations
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September 2012 in “Clinical Interventions in Aging” This study found that honokiol inhibits enzymes related to testosterone degradation in vitro, suggesting its potential as a lead compound for developing antiaging bioactive ingredients for men.
5 citations
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April 2019 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” This literature review suggests that fractional laser therapies may positively impact hair regrowth in androgenic alopecia, though current evidence is mostly limited to small studies and case reports, highlighting a need for more comprehensive randomized controlled trials to confirm their efficacy and safety.
5 citations
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June 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This review discusses guidelines for hair transplantation tailored to East Asian patients, focusing on hairline design, donor harvesting, and graft techniques, and reports no new clinical results.
5 citations
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May 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This article describes a hair transplantation technique that provides excellent results, reduces procedure time, and minimizes damage to follicular units compared to traditional methods.
4 citations
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March 2023 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” This study successfully extracted gallic acid and ferulic acid using a biocompatible aqueous two-phase system, suggesting a sustainable approach for producing antioxidants as food supplements for hair health.