76 citations,
July 2011 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The document concludes that proper diagnosis and FDA-approved treatments for different types of hair loss exist, but treatments for severe cases often fail and future improvements may focus on hair follicle stem cells.
15 citations,
May 2020 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” PRP treatment increases hair density and thickness in androgenetic alopecia by 79%.
35 citations,
April 2014 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics” Boys with less severe EDA mutations in XLHED have milder symptoms and better sweat and hair production.
January 2018 in “Journal of Cleft Lip Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies” The FUE technique can effectively restore moustaches in patients with cleft lips and alopecia, with few complications.
25 citations,
March 2009 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Eyebrow transplantation can be successful for Asians with the right technique and care, but regular maintenance is necessary.
December 2021 in “Journal of clinical images and medical case reports” PRP generally shows better results for hair regrowth than mesotherapy, but more research is needed.
9 citations,
March 2007 in “Hair transplant forum international” Densitometry and video-microscopy are precise for evaluating hair loss and transplant success but need special equipment and training.
3 citations,
March 2012 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” An elderly man with skin amyloidosis and abnormal blood proteins was monitored without finding widespread disease after 18 months.
8 citations,
July 2010 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Adding more glutathione to the preservation solution doesn't reduce oxidative stress in hair transplants.
47 citations,
September 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Ludwig pattern hair loss in women results from varying sensitivity in hair follicles, causing fewer visible hairs.
14 citations,
July 2009 in “Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery” Hair restoration techniques like follicular unit transplant surgery and follicular unit extraction are effective, with ideal graft placement density between 20-30 units per cm². Medications like Minoxidil and Finasteride can help maintain and regrow hair.
January 2024 in “Authorea (Authorea)” New punch technologies have improved hair transplant results over time.
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.
September 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Robotic hair transplants are easier and quicker to learn than traditional methods.
29 citations,
September 1997 in “PubMed” Follicular transplantation can greatly improve hair restoration if done with detailed planning and patient evaluation.
2 citations,
November 2007 in “Hair transplant forum international” The conclusion is that hair transplant surgery should use microscopically dissected natural hair groupings and some new terms were suggested for clarity.
2 citations,
September 2017 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research” Healthy Han Chinese have lower hair density than whites and Africans, and transplanting 300 hair units can nearly restore normal hair density.
53 citations,
May 2010 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Hair transplantation may not work for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia as transplanted hair was lost when the disease came back.
27 citations,
November 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Follicular Unit Extraction is a less invasive hair transplant method with potential for natural results but has challenges like longer surgery time and higher cost.
1 citations,
July 2023 in “Advances in therapy” Hair transplantation is safe and effective for children with scar-related hair loss.
July 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Various techniques and tools for hair restoration were presented in 1998, including a mathematical model for donor area, use of lasers in surgery, methods for controlling grafted hair direction, and ways to increase graft yield. Satisfaction rates were around 39%, and studies showed trauma and dehydration can damage hair follicles.
5 citations,
November 2019 in “Dermatology and therapy” Beard hair extraction improves scalp hair restoration results in East Asian men with severe hair loss.
A hair transplant using hair from the back of the head and pubic area was successful in creating a feminine hairline for a male-to-female transgender person.
76 citations,
December 2006 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Japanese women typically start experiencing hair loss after 40, with reduced hair density and thickness being the main factors.
18 citations,
March 2015 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” Rectangular black granules, solitary yellow dots, and mostly single-hair follicles suggest Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome.
7 citations,
October 2018 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery” About 21.3% of young, healthy Chinese men experience hair loss. Hairlines are mostly linear or have a central protrusion. Hair is densest on the top and back of the head, and hair follicles usually have 1 or 2 hairs. This information can help in designing hair restoration procedures.
5 citations,
April 2005 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” Micrografts and minigrafts for hair restoration provide high patient satisfaction and can cover large areas of hair loss, including sideburns, eyebrows, and beards.
4 citations,
December 2007 in “Dermatologic Surgery” 3% hydrogen peroxide does not harm hair graft survival compared to saline.
January 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications” TrichoxidilTM could be a promising new treatment for hair loss.
6 citations,
January 2019 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Low-cost dermoscopes can effectively diagnose early female pattern hair loss.