17 citations,
February 2019 in “PubMed” Stem cells can help regenerate hair follicles.
17 citations,
May 2003 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair from balding and non-balding areas regrows similarly on mice.
15 citations,
February 2011 in “Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” The best method for transplanting skin cells to regenerate hair follicles is the Hemi-vascularized sandwich method, as it produces more mature follicles and promotes hair growth.
8 citations,
January 2015 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A new model for hair regeneration in mice was created in 2015, which is faster and less invasive than the old method, producing normal hairs in about 21 days.
6 citations,
June 2017 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Transplanting hair follicles into chronic ulcers helps them heal better.
6 citations,
July 2013 in “Molecular Imaging” The technique allowed noninvasive tracking of hair stem cell survival and growth, showing potential for hair loss research.
4 citations,
February 2020 in “Cell & tissue research/Cell and tissue research” Hair follicle stem cells might help treat traumatic brain injury.
January 2024 in “PloS one” Rat hair-follicle stem cells can become heart cells with specific supplements.
New treatments for hair loss show promise, including plasma, stem cells, and hair-stimulating complexes, but more research is needed to fully understand them.
Dermal stem cells help regenerate hair follicles and heal skin wounds.
185 citations,
August 2005 in “Autoimmunity Reviews” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss due to the immune system attacking hair follicles, often influenced by genetics and stress.
25 citations,
September 2014 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Hair transplants can effectively treat hair loss from CCCA in African American women if there's no inflammation.
22 citations,
April 2011 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Hair transplants can lead to hair loss from lichen planopilaris, and patients should be tested and wait two years before the procedure.
11 citations,
October 2021 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Hair follicle stem cells reduced hair loss and inflammation in mice with a condition similar to human alopecia.
4 citations,
May 2013 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” Hair transplants onto a scalp reconstruction flap improved appearance successfully.
1 citations,
January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” Hair transplants for male baldness can show inflammation and fibrosis, but more research is needed to confirm LPP presence.
Hair transplants can cause hair loss if done while lichen planopilaris is active; wait until it's inactive for two years and check with a scalp biopsy first.
October 2022 in “Experimental Dermatology” New technologies show promise for better hair regeneration and treatments.
13 citations,
September 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Effective repair of bad hair transplants requires skilled techniques and careful use of donor hair, with strategies like reimplantation and camouflage, and new methods to minimize scarring.
8 citations,
January 2003 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Hair transplants using follicular unit grafting can significantly improve appearance for men with advanced hair loss.
7 citations,
January 1981 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that hair biology is complex and there are still unanswered questions about hair loss and follicle changes.
6 citations,
January 2012 in “Hair transplant forum international” Best solution for storing hair grafts is saline with ATP at 4 degrees Celsius, but no definitive best method was confirmed.
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.
October 2018 in “InTech eBooks” The most effective treatments for hair loss are minoxidil, finasteride, PRP, and hair transplants, with steroids and immunosuppressants for autoimmune types.
134 citations,
July 2020 in “Experimental dermatology” Hair follicles are normally protected from the immune system, but when this protection fails, it can cause hair loss in alopecia areata.
73 citations,
April 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” The scalp's microorganisms significantly affect hair health and disease.
64 citations,
January 2009 in “The International journal of developmental biology” Hair follicle stem cells are controlled by their surrounding environment.
54 citations,
August 2009 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Modern hair transplants use small grafts for a natural look and drugs to prevent further loss, with high patient satisfaction.
44 citations,
July 2016 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” Scientists discovered that certain stem cells from mice and humans can be used to grow new hair follicles and skin glands when treated with a special mixture.
29 citations,
January 2010 in “PubMed” FUE hair transplants offer minimal scarring and are good for short hairstyles but are time-consuming and can be costly.