3 citations
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April 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, the researchers found that a manual micrometer caliper is a reliable tool for planning hair transplant surgery and accurately measures the short axis of the hair shaft.
2 citations
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February 2020 in “Journal of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery” This study found that donor sites with higher hair density and thicker hair diameter had a better appearance after follicular unit excision in men with androgenic alopecia.
10 citations
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July 2017 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” This study found that hair diameter varies significantly within the occipital safe donor area, with thicker hair in the upper sections and thinner hair in the lower sections.
3 citations
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January 2021 in “Hair transplant forum international” This study found that visual hair density is better correlated with hair count and shaft diameter, leading to the development of the Hair Diameter Index used in planning hair restoration procedures.
March 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Hair diameter diversity could improve androgenetic alopecia assessment and treatment planning.
September 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study developed a geometric framework for estimating safe donor harvesting in hair transplants, showing that individual hair characteristics like caliber and length significantly affect donor capacity.
June 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that a combined treatment using autologous scalp‐derived micrografts and allogeneic dental pulp stem cell‐derived conditioned medium was well-tolerated and improved hair characteristics in 69.5% of patients with male androgenetic alopecia, particularly increasing hair diameter and hair number per follicular unit.
1 citations
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April 2015 in “Munich Personal RePEc Archive (Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich)” This study found that early clinical markers of androgenic alopecia, such as peripilar signs and hair diameter diversity, are linked to inflammatory infiltrates and hair follicle miniaturization, while iron status is linked to hair loss in pre-menopausal women.
2 citations
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August 2011 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This abstract provides no specific research findings; it appears to contain journal subscription information and other non-research content.
3 citations
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January 2021 in “Applied sciences” This study found that in C57BL/6 mice, treatment with fermented red ginseng marc, a traditional polyherb formula, or a combination of both, promoted hair growth by enhancing the hair-growth cycle.
July 2022 in “Plastic surgery and modern techniques” This study found that ADMSC-enriched lipografts used in conjunction with Follicular Unit Extraction improved graft survival, reduced post-surgery edema, and increased patient satisfaction in alopecia treatment.
89 citations
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December 2010 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This study describes characteristic trichoscopic features of various hair loss diseases and proposes an algorithmic method for diagnosing them, but reports no new clinical results.
70 citations
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February 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study reports that plasma rich in growth factors appeared to improve hair follicle regeneration and patient satisfaction in individuals with androgenetic alopecia, though further trials are needed.
46 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study suggests that trichoscopic features, such as perifollicular erythema and cicatricial white patches, are independently associated with pruritus and the severity of frontal fibrosing alopecia.
27 citations
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January 2002 in “Exogenous Dermatology” In this study, researchers reported that chronic UV exposure may contribute to androgenic alopecia progression by influencing hair cycle changes and exacerbating solar elastosis in the scalp.
8 citations
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November 2021 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This review addresses the complexities in trichoscopy terminology and proposes an updated diagnostic flowchart for hair diseases, but it reports no new clinical findings.
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.
6 citations
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November 2020 in “Chinese Medical Journal” This study found that among Chinese males with male androgenic alopecia, combination therapy using topical minoxidil and nano-microneedle-assisted fibroblast growth factor significantly improved hair density, diameter, and follicular unit density over 16 weeks, outperforming individual treatments.
5 citations
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March 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” In this study, researchers found all donor sites except the neck region suitable for midfrontal hairline restoration in Southeast Asian women, with donor site hair density and diameter tending to decline with age.
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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October 2011 in “Small ruminant research” This study found that seasonal changes significantly affected hair follicle activity and fibre growth in Merghoz goats, with variations seen in feed intake and growth patterns across different seasons.
4 citations
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September 2012 in “Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology” In this experimental study, there was no impact of the surrounding ferromagnetic film on the magnetization reversal processes in submicrometric antidot arrays, though a significant increase in coercivity was observed.
3 citations
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January 2019 in “Skin Research and Technology” This study found that thermal hair straightening in Asian women was associated with various signs of scalp and hair damage, including CCCA-like hair loss.
2 citations
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July 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that applying a formulation derived from Bacopa procumbens significantly promoted hair growth, pigmentation, and follicular cycle acceleration in mice compared to minoxidil, potentially offering a new therapeutic approach for hair health.
2 citations
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May 2014 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” This review examines the use of dermoscopy for diagnosing common hair disorders and highlights its importance, but it does not report new clinical results.
July 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that combining oxygen-enriched PRP with minoxidil significantly improved hair density, hair diameter, and follicular density in patients with androgenetic alopecia compared to minoxidil alone, with higher satisfaction scores and only mild, transient adverse effects.
March 2026 in “The Korean Society for Veterinary Nursing” In this study, Eremochloa ophiuroides-derived fractions were found to significantly promote hair regrowth in a mouse model, demonstrating effects comparable to minoxidil and suggesting potential as natural hair growth agents through modulation of follicular activation markers and growth-regulatory factors.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study observed that indigenous South Africans with natural afro-textured hair have lower hair densities, varying shaft diameters, and distinct follicular unit patterns compared to other racial groups, with significant gender differences in some parameters, highlighting the need for tailored reference values in clinical settings.
July 2024 in “Pharmaceutical Development and Technology” This study explores the potential of rosemary oil for stimulating hair growth, focusing on developing ROS-loaded microsponges to enhance its permeability for topical application, but results are not reported.
December 2023 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” This study found that dermoscopy of the axilla in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia revealed significantly higher odds of brownish peripillary halos, suggesting a diagnostic clue for the condition in this region.