June 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that the presented technique for hair restoration surgery reduces procedure time and limits damage to follicular units, achieving excellent results in creating desired hairstyles.
32 citations
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September 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that mini-micrografting and plug methods achieve comparable hair density, but mini-micrografting requires fewer sessions due to its dense graft packing.
14 citations
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October 2012 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” Adding stem cells to fat grafts for facial rejuvenation might improve outcomes, but more research is needed to confirm safety and effectiveness.
May 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that multi-hair follicles naturally orient perpendicular to the radial line from the crown whirl, suggesting that perpendicular transplantation of grafts could replicate this natural appearance.
47 citations
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May 2020 in “Cardiovascular Research” This review explores how sex differences influence the pathophysiology, incidence, and treatment outcomes of ischaemic heart disease, and emphasizes the need for more sex-specific research.
88 citations
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July 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this study of patients with Androgenic Alopecia, micro-grafts containing HD-AFSCs resulted in significantly improved hair density and follicle count over 11 months compared to a saline solution, suggesting a potential alternative therapy for hair regrowth.
11 citations
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March 2023 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” In this study, epidermal stem cells were found to enhance blood vessel formation and support successful one-step transplantation of tissue-engineered skin in a rat model.
This article introduces geriatric aesthetics and discusses the potential of platelet-rich plasma as a cost-effective solution in developing countries, but reports no new clinical results.
May 2014 in “Transfusion and Apheresis Science” The study found that the quality of cord blood units remains consistent before freezing and after thawing, indicating that attached tube segments reliably represent the graft's properties.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that a newly developed peptide, FOL-005, significantly inhibited hair growth and counteracted minoxidil's effects in organ-cultured human male scalp skin and mouse models, without apparent toxicity.
August 2019 in “Regenerative Medicine” In June 2019, the stem cell research field saw major progress, including new clinical trials, FDA approvals, and industry collaborations.
2 citations
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May 2018 in “PubMed” In this study, hair restoration using follicular unit extraction removed about 35% of donor area hair density, indicating a need for careful consideration of varying donor densities.
15 citations
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January 2023 in “Biomaterials Research” This review explores the application and implications of 3D bioprinting in plastic surgery but reports no new clinical results, emphasizing its potential benefits and challenges for future research.
13 citations
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March 2020 in “Acta veterinaria Scandinavica” This study found that wounds in dogs treated with allogeneic adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells showed faster and improved healing compared to wounds receiving conventional treatment.
1 citations
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July 2025 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” In this study, researchers evaluated hair follicle transplantation techniques and reported that challenges such as limited follicle supply and low follicle survival rates often limit patient satisfaction, but advances in regenerative medicine may offer promising new solutions.
November 2024 in “BMC Surgery” This article notes the increasing incidence of androgenetic alopecia in males and the growing acceptance of follicular unit extraction as a treatment, but reports no new clinical results.
44 citations
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January 2013 in “BMC Dermatology” This study found that TGFβ signaling is essential for keeping sebocytes undifferentiated by reducing lipid-related gene expression, using a novel human sebocyte culture model.
April 2025 in “Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition” In this study, creatine supplementation over 12 weeks showed no effect on androgen levels or hair follicle health in healthy young males, challenging the belief that creatine causes hair loss.
1 citations
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September 2015 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This article offers a question-by-question guide to assist clinicians in diagnosing hair shaft disorders, presenting no new clinical results.
58 citations
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April 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Graft-versus-host disease is a complication where donor immune cells attack the recipient's body, often affecting the skin, liver, and gastrointestinal tract.
12 citations
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January 2010 in “Hair transplant forum international” This study explores whether trimming hair grafts to "chubby," "medium," or "skinny" affects follicular unit graft survival in hair transplantation.
3 citations
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June 2001 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” This article presents a rationale for using a combination of follicular units and slit grafts in hair transplanting and reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” People with allergies or high eosinophil levels have a higher chance of severe hair loss from alopecia areata, and sudden hair loss can indicate chronic graft-versus-host disease.
September 2007 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that using 3% hydrogen peroxide for surgical wound care during hair restoration surgery did not significantly impact the survival rate of hair grafts compared to normal saline.
115 citations
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November 1999 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” In this study, men using 2% and 5% minoxidil solutions experienced a significant increase in hair weight for 96 weeks compared to placebo, with effects diminishing after treatment cessation.
15 citations
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March 1996 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The book "Practical Contact Dermatitis" is useful for dermatologists but could be more user-friendly.
9 citations
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March 2017 in “JAAD Case Reports” This case report describes erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp triggered by contact dermatitis from a glued-on hair piece, marking the first instance of this specific cause.
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.
150 citations
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August 1992 in “Genes & Development” This study reported that transgenic mice with targeted TNF alpha expression in keratinocytes showed impaired weight gain, retarded hair growth, and skin changes, leading to cachexia and necrosis.
22 citations
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December 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that preserving hair micrografts in an enriched storage medium for five hours significantly increased their survival rate compared to those stored in saline.