7 citations
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November 2017 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” This review discusses the combined use of follicular unit extraction and scalp micropigmentation for hair loss treatment, reporting no new clinical results; the authors note significant industry growth.
4 citations
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November 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that the survival of transplanted transected hair follicles is related to the level of transection, but their growth at the recipient site is not satisfactory, leading to a recommendation against transplanting sectioned parts.
May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” This article reviews the follicular unit extraction technique in hair transplantation for androgenetic alopecia and other hair loss conditions, noting it can effectively meet patient expectations but reports no new clinical data.
November 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study concluded that while transected hair follicles can survive after transplantation in follicular unit extraction, their growth rate is unsatisfactory, and they are thinner than original follicles.
316 citations
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June 2004 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that using a standardized protocol with microspheres of approximately 1.5 micrometers enhances penetration into hair follicles, particularly when skin is treated with cyanoacrylate skin surface stripping.
211 citations
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February 2009 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” This review summarizes recent advancements in follicular targeting for drug delivery via hair follicles and calls for pilot studies in humans to explore potential clinical applications.
109 citations
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November 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” This article discusses the role of hair follicles in enhancing topical drug delivery and explores strategies for targeting these areas to improve treatment outcomes for skin diseases, but reports no new research results.
57 citations
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June 2003 in “American Journal of Physiology-cell Physiology” This study found that cyclosporin A treatment enhances hair growth in mice by inhibiting calcineurin-NFAT1 activity, which alters keratinocyte differentiation and apoptosis-related gene expression in hair follicles.
54 citations
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November 2017 in “Scientific Reports” In this study, researchers observed that hyperandrogenic PCOS patients exhibited distinct miRNA and TGFβ signaling gene expression patterns in granulosa cells, suggesting these factors may play a role in PCOS pathogenesis.
35 citations
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June 2017 in “Pharmaceutical research” This study presented a new two-dimensional model that successfully predicts transdermal permeation of caffeine, highlighting the significant role of the follicular pathway in increasing systemic bioavailability.
35 citations
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October 2015 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Tiny particles carrying roxithromycin can effectively target and deliver the drug to hair follicles without irritation.
13 citations
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December 2019 in “Nutrients” In human follicular cells, this study found that an Annurca apple-based dietary supplement may stimulate the production of hair keratins, suggesting potential benefits for hair growth.
9 citations
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July 2017 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” This study suggests that a microemulsion formulation of Minoxidil effectively enhances drug delivery through hair follicles, showing significant follicular response alterations in an alopecia model.
4 citations
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January 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” This study found that Follicular Maps, derived from trichoscopic images, remained consistent over time and unaffected by hair cycling or noncicatricial alopecia, offering a precise tool for diagnosing and monitoring hair and scalp conditions.
1 citations
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June 2014 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This correspondence discusses follicular mucinosis in association with pregnancy but does not report new clinical results, instead calling attention to the observed connection.
May 2026 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” In this study, DOP treatment improved hair regrowth in androgenetic alopecia by altering local steroid metabolism and follicular morphology.
September 2025 in “Cellular and Molecular Biology” This systematic review suggests that intraoperative corticosteroids can reduce postoperative edema in FUE hair transplantation donor areas, but highlights a need for more mechanistic studies to improve understanding of tissue regeneration.
83 citations
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that hair transplant surgeons can use a new model to predict the number and distribution of follicular units in donor scalp areas based on patient hair density.
15 citations
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May 2004 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article discusses follicular cell implantation as a potential solution for hair restoration limitations, but notes inconsistencies and challenges in human applications, reporting no new clinical results.
3 citations
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July 2013 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” This case report describes a 56-year-old woman whose nonscarring alopecia, consistent with alopecia areata with follicular mucinosis, resolved completely after treatment with oral prednisone.
17 citations
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May 1987 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study reports a new association of follicular mucinosis occurring in a patient with Sézary syndrome.
145 citations
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December 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Finasteride 1mg helps reverse hair miniaturization in men and postmenopausal women.
72 citations
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September 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This review discusses follicular transplantation for hair restoration, highlighting the importance of evaluating patient suitability and careful planning to achieve excellent cosmetic outcomes, but reports no new research findings.
31 citations
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September 2014 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that Er–YAG laser treatment significantly enhanced skin absorption and follicular delivery of antialopecia drugs, suggesting a potential laser-assisted approach to treat alopecia.
22 citations
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February 2002 in “Journal of theoretical biology” This study found that a stochastic follicular automaton model replicates hair follicle cycle fluctuations, with deterministic simulations aligning with steady-state levels as follicle numbers increase.
18 citations
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December 2014 in “Plastic surgery” This study found that follicular unit transplantation is an effective and relatively safe treatment for cicatricial alopecia in Chinese patients, delivering satisfactory postoperative results.
9 citations
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May 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review discusses various follicular unit excision methods, punch designs, and motorized devices, highlighting their roles in reducing hair follicle transection rates and optimizing graft harvesting for individual patient characteristics.
8 citations
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April 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study found that applying topical tretinoin can influence follicular sulfotransferase expression, enabling 43% of predicted nonresponders to minoxidil to respond positively in the context of androgenetic alopecia.
7 citations
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January 2019 in “Archives of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This piece discusses the benefits of head support during follicular unit extraction in a seated position and reports no new clinical results; the authors suggest an ergonomic support system to improve graft quality.
5 citations
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July 2019 in “Photodiagnosis and photodynamic therapy” This study reports a case of a 59-year-old female with refractory follicular mucinosis and diffuse scalp alopecia who achieved complete clinical remission following treatment with a combination of topical tacalcitol and photodynamic therapy.