April 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” This study found that QR678 Neo® significantly enhanced hair regrowth, density, and shaft diameter in males with advanced androgenetic alopecia undergoing hair transplant surgery, compared to a conventional method, making it a promising adjunct treatment option.
The researchers developed a new follicular unit extraction system with adjustable needle lengths and precise rotation speed, which they report as being superior to existing systems for non-incisional hair transplants.
3 citations
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January 2018 in “BIO-PROTOCOL” This protocol describes a method for cultivating stem cells on a fibrin carrier for potential transplantation to the eye, but it reports no new clinical findings.
14 citations
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March 2017 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” In this study, various types of minor hair follicle damage were observed during follicular unit extraction, with paring and hair bulb injury being more apparent under microscopic examination.
13 citations
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March 2012 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This study reports that transplanted mouse hair follicles restored piloerection ability and connected properly with host tissues, suggesting potential for advanced hair restoration therapies.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that eyebrow follicles, as opposed to buccal swabs or nails, are the most reliable tissue for post-HSCT germline genetic testing due to lower donor DNA contamination.
4 citations
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February 2022 in “PeerJ” This study found that hair follicle mesenchymal stem cells improved liver function and pathology in a mouse model of liver cirrhosis, potentially by inhibiting the TGF-β/Smad pathway and reducing hepatic stellate cell activation.
February 2026 in “Journal of Integrative Neuroscience” In this study, transplantation of hair follicle stem cells and nerve growth factor-modified stem cells significantly reduced amyloid deposition and tau hyperphosphorylation in an Alzheimer's disease rat model, suggesting potential as a treatment option.
8 citations
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July 2022 in “BMC neuroscience” In this study, intranasal delivery of hair follicle-derived stem cells improved neurological function and reduced brain damage in a rat model of ischemic stroke.
June 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology” 7 citations
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September 2013 in “Tissue engineering. Part A” This study suggests that nestin-expressing hair follicle stem cells, when transplanted into transgenic mice with sciatic nerve injury, can differentiate into motor neurons and reduce muscle atrophy.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules”
2 citations
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March 1997 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article explores the insights gained from using rat whiskers as a model for mammalian hair follicles and their implications for hair restoration surgery, without presenting new experimental results.
15 citations
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December 2007 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This review discusses past hair transplantation techniques for androgenic alopecia and current research to improve results, but it reports no new clinical outcomes.
11 citations
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January 2007 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This study found that follicular unit transplantation effectively corrected postrhytidoplasty stigmas like visible scars or displaced hairlines, with high patient satisfaction and a low complication rate.
11 citations
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June 1999 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This article compares modern hair restoration techniques for androgenic alopecia, focusing on procedure times, labor, and costs, but it does not provide new clinical findings.
9 citations
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January 2020 in “IEEE Access” This study reports that a robotic and AI-based system successfully analyzes FUE hair transplant procedures, aiding surgeons in planning and assessing operation success through detailed pre-op and post-op evaluations.
9 citations
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November 2013 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Hair transplant complications were likely due to deep graft placement and rough handling.
4 citations
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May 2005 in “Seminars in Plastic Surgery” This article discusses the development and refinement of the hair-micrografting technique in cosmetic surgery and reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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November 2018 FUE is a minimally invasive hair transplant method using various donor sites.
This systematic review suggests that platelet-rich plasma may improve hair density, follicle survival, and hair growth when used with hair transplantation, though varied methods and lack of standardized evaluation limit the findings.
September 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, the use of rb‐bFGF in hair transplantation significantly increased follicle survival, reduced hair loss, improved patient satisfaction, and decreased complications compared to controls, in patients with androgenetic alopecia over a 12-month period.
November 2023 in “Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences” This study found that eyebrow transplantation, when performed with meticulous technique and innovative approaches to address donor density and hair angle issues, resulted in high patient satisfaction and aesthetic outcomes, with a low complication rate.
This article reviews various aspects of hair surgery, including techniques and considerations for androgenic alopecia, and reports no new research findings; the authors suggest areas for future study.
January 2017 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” This article discusses beard reconstruction techniques focusing on surgical algorithms and the use of tissue expansion, reporting no new clinical results.
January 2014 in “Hair transplant forum international” This abstract omits specific findings and does not provide new research results.
February 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Best hair transplant results happen when tissues are least damaged.
4 citations
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January 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study developed a humanized scalp model in mice which demonstrated that transplanted cultured human hair follicle dermal cells contributed to the restoration of damaged hair follicles.
3 citations
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April 2016 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” In this study, researchers developed a new murine model for transplanting vibrissae that mimics human hair transplantation, achieving successful hair growth in immune-deficient nude mice.
1 citations
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July 2025 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” In this study, researchers evaluated hair follicle transplantation techniques and reported that challenges such as limited follicle supply and low follicle survival rates often limit patient satisfaction, but advances in regenerative medicine may offer promising new solutions.