226 citations
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January 2002 in “Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This study developed a rapid method to extract proteins from human hair, revealing phosphorylation on serine and threonine residues in alpha-keratins and matrix proteins.
3 citations
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May 2021 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This article reviews the diverse uses of follicular unit extraction in treating various hair and skin conditions but reports no new clinical findings.
4 citations
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January 2018 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article talks about the concept of extraction and reports no new research findings.
14 citations
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May 2019 in “Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery” This article explains the FUE technique for hair transplantation, its associated risks and complications, and outlines a protocol for maxillofacial surgeons, but reports no new clinical results.
7 citations
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November 2017 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” This review discusses the combined use of follicular unit extraction and scalp micropigmentation for hair loss treatment, reporting no new clinical results; the authors note significant industry growth.
August 2023 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This source highlights new developments in treating androgenetic alopecia, including low-dose oral minoxidil and advancements in photobiomodulation, platelet-rich plasma, and hair transplantation techniques, providing clinicians with more options.
2 citations
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May 2015 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” In this study, a case of delayed hair follicle extraction over three days showed acceptable hair growth after five months, suggesting that follicles can remain viable outside the body for several days.
This study found that stem cell therapy before follicular unit extraction may improve hair restoration outcomes on scarred scalp tissue.
67 citations
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February 2015 in “Life Sciences” This review discusses phytotherapy options for managing benign prostatic hyperplasia, noting some herbal agents show promise in trials for mild-moderate symptoms but more evidence is needed for others.
26 citations
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October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article reviews recent advancements in hair transplantation techniques, particularly follicular unit transplantation, and suggests an expansion of its applications beyond male pattern hair loss, but reports no new results.
June 2024 in “Journal of Dermatology & Cosmetology” This comparison study identified non-shaven FUT long hair (FUL) restoration as potentially offering more aesthetic benefits and fewer scars than FUE or conventional FUT for treating various types of alopecia.
This paper reviews the process and considerations for hair transplant surgery using the FUE method, but does not present new clinical results.
4 citations
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May 2017 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the historical development and recent rejuvenation of implanter pens in hair restoration surgery and does not present new research findings.
February 2025 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This review examines the historical evolution of hair transplantation techniques over 200 years, highlighting key milestones and advancements but does not present new clinical findings.
153 citations
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August 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This paper introduces the Follicular Unit Extraction procedure and its accompanying FOX Test, finding that 60% of tested patients were suitable candidates for this minimally invasive hair transplantation method.
June 2022 in “Ain Shams medical journal” This study found that incorporating platelet-rich plasma in hair transplant procedures for cicatricial alopecia improved patient satisfaction and hair growth outcomes compared to procedures without it.
January 2025 in “The World Journal of Men s Health” In this study, autologous intratesticular PRP injection was found to be a feasible and well-tolerated procedure with low complication rates and quick recovery, but the authors indicated that current evidence is insufficient to confirm its effectiveness for mTESE.
45 citations
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August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article reviews factors affecting follicular unit extraction, emphasizing the need to tailor procedures to individual patient characteristics, but reports no new experimental findings.
13 citations
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August 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that intradermal injection of normal saline before follicular unit extraction significantly reduced wound size and skin mass removed compared to acute extraction, suggesting it minimizes skin injury in this procedure.
4 citations
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January 2016 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” This report describes the first known case of Kaposi's varicelliform eruption occurring after a follicular unit extraction procedure, possibly linked to surgical trauma and post-surgical steroid use.
3 citations
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July 2024 in “Urology Annals” This study reported a marginally lower sperm retrieval rate using micro-testicular sperm extraction (m-TESE) among nonmosaic Klinefelter Syndrome patients compared to existing literature, with younger patients benefitting more significantly from the procedure.
1 citations
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March 2017 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” This paper describes a new technique using gentian violet to improve visualization during follicular unit extraction in white-haired patients, suggesting it enhances the accuracy of the procedure.
16 citations
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January 2014 in “Dermatology online journal” This article discusses Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) as a minimally invasive hair restoration technique that avoids the drawbacks of traditional strip surgery and highlights ongoing procedural advancements.
13 citations
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August 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This paper introduces Follicular Unit Extraction and reports the FOX Test can identify suitable candidates, with about 25% of patients being ideal and 35% being good candidates for the procedure.
6 citations
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July 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, the researchers reported that the hair transection rate during FUE surgery increased significantly by the end of the procedure, suggesting a higher workload affects the surgeon's performance.
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.
1 citations
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February 2018 in “Journal of Nepal Medical Association” This study followed 152 patients undergoing hair transplant surgery, reporting that 86.18% experienced excellent results after one year, despite temporary complications like forehead swelling in 69.74% of participants, suggesting the procedure's relative safety and effectiveness for androgenetic alopecia.
1 citations
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September 2017 This article discusses specific concerns in hair transplantation for East Asians due to their unique facial and hair characteristics and emphasizes the techniques required to minimize follicle damage during FUE procedures.
June 2026 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” This study examined five patients with cicatricial alopecia treated using the follicular unit extraction technique, finding an average graft survival rate of 64.2% and acceptable transection rates, despite the procedure's challenges compared to non-scarring alopecia.
March 2026 in “Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery” This study found that using intraoperative platelet-rich plasma in follicular unit extraction hair transplantation significantly improved graft survival, accelerated hair regrowth, and increased patient satisfaction compared to the procedure without PRP.