February 2025 in “Science Advances” This study demonstrates that Wnt signaling plays a crucial mechanoregulatory role in skin regeneration by influencing cellular responses to substrate rigidity, which promotes hair follicle regeneration in the wound-induced hair neogenesis model.
July 2021 in “Medical journal, Armed Forces India” This study reported that using platelet-rich plasma as an intraoperative holding solution significantly improved hair density and follicular growth in hair restoration surgery for androgenetic alopecia.
May 2024 in “Medical Journal Armed Forces India/MJAFI” This study found that low-level light therapy was as effective as 5% minoxidil for increasing hair density in men with androgenetic alopecia over six months.
37 citations
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August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This review discusses facial hair transplantation techniques for natural-appearing results in restoring eyebrows, beards, goatees, sideburns, and repairing alopecic scarring, reporting no new clinical results.
10 citations
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January 2007 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study reported that a new surgical technique resulted in minimal scars visible to the naked eye in most cases, suggesting a significant improvement over conventional closure techniques.
April 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” A new surgical technique using vellus hair grafts effectively treated vitiligo without causing unwanted hair growth.
January 2007 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study presents a new surgical technique that frequently results in minimal scars visible to the naked eye, marking a significant improvement over traditional methods.
13 citations
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September 2018 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the unique aspects of hair transplantation for achieving natural and dense coverage, but it provides no new clinical results.
6 citations
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September 1990 in “International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics” This case report describes a rare instance of pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy in a 25-year-old caucasian primigravida during the third trimester, discussing management recommendations.
35 citations
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March 2007 in “Skin Research and Technology” In this study, researchers developed a non-invasive method to distinguish exogen hair from telogen hair on the human scalp, finding that normal exogen hair levels are generally less than seven hairs per cm².
8 citations
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March 2014 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article discusses surgical hair restoration for individuals with curly hair, emphasizing specific considerations and techniques required, but reports no new clinical results.
7 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” This study found that beard and body hair can be used as additional donor sources for scalp transplants in androgenic alopecia, retaining their original color, curl, and calibre.
6 citations
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January 2010 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This review covers the current procedure for follicular unit hair transplantation, noting that recent advancements have made the results natural and undetectable, but it presents no new experimental findings.
1 citations
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January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” This study questions whether lymphocytic infiltrate and fibrosis observed after uncomplicated hair transplants might be expected without indicating lichen planopilaris.
May 2026 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” This study observed that following hair transplantation, patients exhibited prominent perifollicular erythema and scaling one month after surgery, whereas by six months, accentuated follicular ostia and varying hair shaft abnormalities were consistently noted.
5 citations
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January 2020 in “Skin Research and Technology” This study reported that combined oral finasteride and topical 5% minoxidil treatment in men with male-pattern hair loss improved hair growth by initiating anagen in pre-existing but deficient follicles, yet the growth rates remained unchanged and did not normalize hair productivity.
December 2025 in “Cureus” This study reports a case of traumatic anserine folliculosis in a young male, where treatment with topical retinoids and keratolytics combined with avoiding friction significantly improved symptoms after nine months.
April 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that extracts of mesenchymal stem cells (MSC-extract) and their protein components (MSC-protein) enhanced the proliferation and migration of periodontal ligament cells and induced significant periodontal tissue regeneration, showing potential as a new cell-free treatment for periodontal disease.
1 citations
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September 2023 in “Curēus” In this case study, a 55-year-old male with a history of hypospadias repair developed urinary complications due to urethral hair bezoars, and the researchers reported that transcutaneous ND:YAG laser epilation effectively removed urethral hair, preventing recurrence of such issues.
36 citations
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July 2019 in “Journal of Materials Science Materials in Medicine” This study demonstrated that keratin derived from human hair can improve axon extension and alleviate motor deficits from sciatic nerve injuries, highlighting its potential as a promising biomaterial for peripheral nerve regeneration.
27 citations
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November 2005 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study found that selecting human hair follicles at a defined anagen stage based on their in vivo growth rate leads to more consistent results in organ culture, with minoxidil significantly enhancing hair growth in these follicles.
10 citations
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December 2019 in “International journal of medicinal chemistry” In this study, researchers found that flavonoid glycosides extracted from Dicerocaryum senecioides leaves significantly promoted hair growth in BalB/c mice, with the shortest hair growth completion time of 19 days compared to the control's 29 days, and dose-dependent results.
10 citations
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May 2014 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This study reported that partial longitudinal follicular unit transplantation improved eyebrow appearance and patient satisfaction without visible scarring, making it a reliable method for eyebrow restoration.
8 citations
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August 2013 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This article reviews loose anagen hair syndrome, an inheritable hair disorder affecting children and sometimes adults, but does not report any new clinical results.
5 citations
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October 2021 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” This paper suggests that using semiconical blades and coronal slits in hair transplantation may reduce vascular damage compared to other techniques, potentially offering optimal slit creation.
1 citations
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April 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that preserving hair follicles at 4℃ using Ringer's solution during FUE Megasession hair transplantation surgery significantly improves cell survival rates and supports optimal hair growth, demonstrating clinical feasibility for longer procedures.
1 citations
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January 2015 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” The authors argue that despite the growing popularity of hair transplantation for aesthetic reasons, many patients often experience disappointment and frustration after multiple procedures.
This study demonstrates that a novel autologous hair follicle-derived epithelial sheet can effectively repigment skin in patients with stable vitiligo, offering a potential new treatment option.
July 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that hair testosterone concentrations show some consistency over time, but factors like hair washing and individual growth rates influence these levels, suggesting the need for careful sampling and analysis adjustments.
June 2020 in “Applied sciences” This study introduced a semi-automatic hair follicle implanter that can reduce surgery time and fatigue for both patients and surgeons, with effectiveness demonstrated in animal and clinical trials.