17 citations,
November 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Combination therapies for androgenetic alopecia work best but can have significant side effects and costs.
6 citations,
July 2015 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Feily's method prevents scalp necrosis in dense hair transplants by allowing time for blood flow to return before grafting.
1 citations,
April 2022 in “Regenerative Therapy” Activating the GDNF-GFRα1-RET signaling pathway could potentially promote skin and limb regeneration in humans and could be used to treat hair loss and promote wound healing.
November 2023 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open” Americans see hair transplants as valuable for treating hair loss and want them to be more affordable and tailored to each gender.
September 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” Dr. Robert S. Haber concluded that hair transplant surgeons must master scalp biopsy techniques to quickly diagnose and treat hair loss conditions.
321 citations,
December 2009 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Dermal cells are key in controlling hair growth and could potentially be used in hair loss treatments, but more research is needed to improve hair regeneration methods.
36 citations,
December 2014 in “F1000 prime reports” The document concludes that Hidradenitis suppurativa is often underdiagnosed, lacks definitive treatment, and requires better awareness and management strategies.
5 citations,
December 2022 in “Toxins” Neurotoxins can affect neurotransmitter release and have potential in treating muscle, pain, and cancer conditions, but more research is needed on how they work.
May 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Manipulating cell cleanup processes could help treat hair loss.
January 2024 in “Medicina” Proper planning and technique in upper-face feminization surgery are crucial to avoid complications and revisions.
October 2023 in “International journal of women’s dermatology” Hair camouflage methods like wigs and extensions can help Black women with alopecia feel better but may also damage hair if not used carefully.
January 2023 in “Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery” Hair transplants help transgender patients look more like their gender identity, with different procedures for trans women and men.
11 citations,
April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Different hair transplant methods vary in time and cost, but the best results depend on hairline design and hair qualities, not just the technique.
2 citations,
January 2015 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” Need better hair loss treatments beyond minoxidil, finasteride, and transplants.
The document concludes that current hair loss treatments have limitations and suggests researching new treatments targeting different factors of hair loss.
10 citations,
April 2016 in “Research and reports in transdermal drug delivery” Transfollicular drug delivery is promising but needs more research to improve and understand it better.
8 citations,
January 2019 in “International Journal of Trichology” Early diagnosis and a combination of treatments, including minoxidil and finasteride, are recommended for managing hair loss in India.
55 citations,
January 2002 in “Journal of liposome research” New liposomal formulations may improve delivery of treatments to hair follicles, potentially helping with hair loss.
35 citations,
June 2017 in “Pharmaceutical research” Researchers developed a model that shows hair follicles increase skin absorption of caffeine by 20%.
28 citations,
July 2011 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” A patient had skin tissue death at the hair removal site after a hair transplant, which was treated with surgery.
26 citations,
March 2014 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” Researchers created a skin treatment that could effectively deliver medication into hair follicles.
25 citations,
August 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Dissecting microscopes give more and better quality hair grafts than magnifying loupes.
8 citations,
February 2016 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” Hair transplants can make hair follicles larger and hair shafts thicker.
5 citations,
October 2020 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Reducing FOXA2 in skin cells lowers their ability to grow hair.
17 citations,
June 2011 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Hair transplantation is an effective way to restore eyebrows.
12 citations,
November 2020 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Found microRNA differences in hair cells, suggesting potential treatment targets for hair loss.
5 citations,
May 2020 in “Pharmaceutical Research” Heat and chemicals improve finasteride delivery to scalp and hair follicles, potentially enhancing treatment for hair loss.
43 citations,
January 2016 in “Cellular physiology and biochemistry” Epidermal Growth Factor helps hair follicle cells grow and move by activating a specific cell signaling pathway.
39 citations,
January 2016 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Injecting platelet-rich plasma during hair transplant surgery improves hair regrowth rate, speeds up skin recovery, and enhances hair quality.
18 citations,
April 2010 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Follicular unit hair transplantation is the standard method for natural-looking hair restoration in androgenic alopecia.