January 2024 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study found that regardless of alopecia type, follicular unit extraction resulted in good patient satisfaction concerning appearance and visual age.
January 2024 in “Surgical & Cosmetic Dermatology” In this article, the researchers emphasized the importance of proper incision angles and careful preparation of the receiving site during eyebrow hair transplants to achieve natural-looking results, highlighting that meticulous planning in design and positioning is crucial.
January 2024 in “Skin appendage disorders” In this case report, a 31-year-old diabetic and obese male was diagnosed with follicular psoriasis, a rare variant characterized by scaly follicular papules, using dermoscopy and histopathology; treatment with topical mometasone furoate and oral levocetirizine led to complete lesion resolution within a month.
January 2024 in “Srpski arhiv za celokupno lekarstvo” This study reports that using a vacuum-automated FUE device for hair transplantation allows for over a thousand grafts to be extracted and transplanted effectively in a single day, enhancing graft viability and cosmetic results.
December 2023 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The researchers reported that using a skin-responsive FUE device in nonscalp hair transplantation significantly reduced graft transection rates compared to older methods, improving patient satisfaction and surgeon willingness.
December 2023 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This review discusses the widespread appeal and misconceptions associated with follicular unit excision in hair restoration surgery and reports no new clinical results; it highlights the technique's challenges and necessity for skilled execution.
December 2023 in “Journal of dermatology” This study examined the clinicopathologic and trichoscopic characteristics of keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans and identified terminal hair involvement and follicular hyperkeratosis as key diagnostic features.
December 2023 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” In this observational study, researchers at a dental and craniofacial hospital found that the FUE technique for beard and moustache transplants is effective and safe, with minimal complications such as pinpoint white scars in some patients but no significant issues like infection or numbness.
December 2023 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This research outlined techniques for local anesthesia in follicular unit excision hair transplantation, highlighting that using ring blocks can significantly reduce pain and enhance patient comfort, making it the preferred method over nerve blocks unless ring blocks are insufficient.
December 2023 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This chapter reviews the technical and artistic considerations for maintaining high-quality cosmetic outcomes in patients undergoing follicular unit excision for hair transplantation and provides no new clinical results.
December 2023 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” This study found that no-shave long hair-follicular unit excision using a skin-responsive device, without recess-tipped punches, yielded low graft transection and shaft break rates, improved procedure speed, and increased surgeon willingness.
December 2023 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This case report describes an 8-year-old boy in Saudi Arabia diagnosed with IFAP syndrome, highlighting its distinct characteristics and distinguishing features from similar conditions, and notes successful genetic confirmation of the disorder.
November 2023 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This study discusses the advantages and disadvantages of two hair graft harvesting methods, strip follicular unit transplantation and follicular unit excision, highlighting their implications for creating effective surgical plans for hair restoration without providing specific new results.
November 2023 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This article reviews advances in hair restoration techniques, highlighting the rise of follicular unit excision (FUE) as the dominant method over strip harvesting but also noting concerns about untrained practitioners and resulting complications.
November 2023 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This review highlights that nonscalp donor hair harvesting, particularly from the beard, chest, and abdomen, can provide additional grafts for patients with insufficient scalp hair, though it requires high technical expertise.
November 2023 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This report describes three cases of erythromelanosis follicularis faciei et colli showing significant improvement in facial telangiectasia following treatment with a 595-nm pulsed dye laser, with minimal recurrence observed during follow-up.
October 2023 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This review discusses combining follicular unit excision (FUE) and linear strip excision (LSE) donor harvesting methods to optimize graft yield while minimizing donor depletion, but provides no new clinical results.
October 2023 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This article reviews local anesthesia techniques for Follicular Unit Excision (FUE) hair transplantation, noting that ring blocks are preferred due to their simplicity, effectiveness, and safety, while nerve blocks are used when additional anesthesia is needed.
October 2023 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This chapter reviews the terminology, techniques, and advancements in follicular unit excision for hair transplants but reports no new clinical results.
October 2023 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This article discusses non-scalp donor hair harvesting for advanced hair loss and scarring camouflage but reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the technical challenges and expertise required in follicular unit excision.
September 2023 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This article discusses safe planning and decision-making in follicular unit excision for beginner surgeons and reports no new clinical results.
September 2023 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” This study identified key dermoscopic features in folliculotropic mycosis fungoides patients, showing that dilation of follicular openings and spiky follicular keratosis are specific indicators of follicular involvement, potentially aiding in diagnosis, classification, and treatment decisions.
September 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study found that in patients with alopecia areata, the number of follicular stelae in skin biopsies varied by clinical type and severity of the disease, but did not correlate with treatment response.
August 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” This paper reviews three cases of traumatic anserine folliculosis in children, showing the condition's association with postural habits and potential improvement through posture correction and topical treatments.
August 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” In this article, researchers describe a novel FUE device designed to enhance follicular unit excision surgery by minimizing follicular injury and improving ergonomics with features such as Bluetooth functionality, fingertip touch sensors, and automated operation.
July 2023 in “Veterinary pathology” In this report, the researchers described a follicular dysplastic syndrome in two adult white-tailed deer, where gross alopecia and histologic signs suggestive of alopecia areata were observed, potentially predisposing affected deer to environmental exposure.
June 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that FUE megasession with a specific surgical design is an effective and satisfactory treatment for Asian patients with high-grade male androgenetic alopecia, achieving natural hair density and high patient and doctor satisfaction, with minimal side effects.
May 2023 in “CRC Press eBooks” This research reports that multilamellar phospholipid liposomes showed the highest follicular penetration of a water-soluble dye in vitro compared to other cosmetic vehicles, suggesting potential benefits for enhancing hair conditioning and treating hair loss.
May 2023 in “Brazilian Journal of Animal and Environmental Research” In this study, photobiomodulation therapy using EccoVet® equipment was applied to a canine patient with alopecia, leading to noticeable hair regrowth after just one session and complete improvement after five, highlighting its potential as a fast, non-invasive treatment for canine alopecia.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that p21 is much more highly expressed in normal melanocytes compared to melanoma cells, suggesting a potential target for preventing melanoma progression through cell cycle repair processes.