January 2001 in “Current problems in dermatology” Hair transplantation has improved to use smaller grafts for a natural look and may include follicle cloning in the future; non-surgical treatments are also effective.
7 citations,
June 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” A new hair transplant method combines individual and group follicles for better results and efficiency.
8 citations,
March 2006 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Hair transplantation has improved to look more natural, but managing patient expectations and using precise techniques are key for the best outcomes.
4 citations,
September 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” FUE megasession effectively treats severe hair loss with natural-looking results in one operation.
Robotic-assisted hair transplant is effective and less painful, but needs more evaluation for long-term results.
3 citations,
January 2019 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Scalp and beard hair survive best in hair transplants, but the procedure needs high skill and takes longer.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Tavaborole is a safe and effective toenail fungus treatment, with the 5% solution being the best option.
153 citations,
August 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) is a less invasive hair transplant method with minimal scarring, suitable for about 60% of patients, especially those needing fewer grafts and quicker recovery.
The document concludes that the FOLLYSIS© system improves hair transplant processes and patient monitoring with high accuracy and less skin trauma.
January 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Long-hair follicular unit excision improves hairline restoration results and patient satisfaction.
10 citations,
January 2013 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Narrower donor strips and special closure techniques in hair transplants lead to smaller scars and happier patients.
1 citations,
October 2018 in “InTech eBooks” The document concludes that treatments for cicatricial alopecia are not well-supported by evidence, but hair transplantation shows more predictable and satisfactory results.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Vitamin D deficiency is common in temporary hair loss, and stress is often a suspected cause.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Reflectance confocal microscopy can noninvasively diagnose onychomatricoma by showing unique features different from healthy nails or nail fungus.
10 citations,
July 2017 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” Hair thickness decreases from the upper to lower areas of the back of the head, affecting hair transplant results.
June 2022 in “Al-Azhar International Medical Journal /Al-Azhar International Medical Journal” Adding nano fat to hair transplants improves results for scar-related hair loss.
May 2013 in “Trends in Urology & Men's Health” Male-pattern hair loss is normal, often involves hormone effects on hair follicles, and can be treated with medication or surgery, but new treatments are being researched.
7 citations,
January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” Body and beard hair can be used for hair transplants in baldness treatment but keep their original color and curl.
7 citations,
October 2011 in “International Surgery” In 2011, hair restoration was a specialized field in plastic surgery, using techniques like "Ultrarefined follicular unit hair transplantation" to minimize scarring and promote hair growth, with future treatments like stem cell therapy and hair cloning still being tested.
6 citations,
January 2010 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Follicular Unit Hair Transplantation has become a less invasive procedure with natural results, suitable for certain adults with hair loss.
5 citations,
May 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” A hair restoration technique was introduced that mixes different types of hair groupings to reduce procedure time, limit damage, and potentially increase hair density, suggesting more hair can be transplanted than previously thought.
4 citations,
August 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Actual harvested hair follicles were fewer and differed in type from estimated, with older patients and those with multiple transplants needing more careful planning.
December 2023 in “International Journal of Medical Arts” Transplanted hair follicles show significant changes after FUE, needing more research.
3 citations,
January 2021 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” FUE is a versatile hair transplant technique with many uses and good outcomes when performed with skill.
1 citations,
January 2020 in “The Egyptian Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” PRP or nanofat injections improve scar tissue quality but don't significantly boost hair transplant results for scarring hair loss.
5 citations,
September 2013 in “BMB Reports” BMPR1a-ECD reduces wrinkles much more effectively than retinoic acid.
September 2023 in “Chinese Medical Journal” Robotic surgical systems are being used more in plastic and reconstructive surgery due to their precision and control, improving patient outcomes and satisfaction, despite challenges like high costs.
August 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The new hair transplant device reduces damage to hair follicles and makes surgery more comfortable for the surgeon.
12 citations,
October 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Combining plasma rich in growth factors with hair transplant surgery may lead to faster recovery and better outcomes for hair loss treatment.
51 citations,
November 2010 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The research provides specific measurements for hair follicles that can improve hair transplant and regeneration techniques.