12 citations,
October 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Combining plasma rich in growth factors with hair transplant surgery may lead to faster recovery and better outcomes for hair loss treatment.
12 citations,
January 2006 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Micrografts can effectively restore pubic hair, and using the right technique is crucial for natural-looking results.
12 citations,
January 1978 in “The Laryngoscope” Using a scalp flap for hair transplantation gives denser, faster results than older methods, but it's complex and needs careful planning.
11 citations,
May 2019 in “BioMed Research International” Hair transplantation effectively treats scalp scars with high success and patient satisfaction.
11 citations,
November 2015 in “Skin Research and Technology” Women's hair grows faster and thicker than men's, but hair growth slows for both genders with pattern hair loss.
11 citations,
October 2015 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Half of hair restoration surgeons experience body discomfort, especially after follicular unit extraction procedures, and using ergonomic equipment or robotic devices could reduce this discomfort.
11 citations,
January 2011 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Follicular unit transplant successfully repigmented vitiligo patch on upper lip.
11 citations,
September 2001 in “The Cleft Palate Craniofacial Journal” Hair transplant surgery successfully restored a boy's moustache hair on a cleft lip scar, with natural-looking results and patient satisfaction.
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.
10 citations,
August 2020 in “Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering” Platelet-rich plasma can potentially improve hair regeneration by increasing follicular gene expression and hair growth activity.
10 citations,
June 2019 in “Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” Scientists successfully grew new hair follicles in regenerated mouse skin using mouse and human cells.
10 citations,
May 2014 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Hair transplantation using PLFUT is effective for eyebrow restoration with natural-looking results and no scarring.
10 citations,
January 2013 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Narrower donor strips and special closure techniques in hair transplants lead to smaller scars and happier patients.
10 citations,
May 2012 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” Beard hair can effectively hide hair transplant scars.
10 citations,
January 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Storing hair follicles in special buffers with added protective substances can increase hair growth and reduce cell death.
9 citations,
September 2016 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” The curved nonrotary punch is better for hair extraction in people with tightly curled hair.
9 citations,
June 2014 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery” The method for sideburn reconstruction was safe and effective, giving natural-looking hair with minimal scarring.
9 citations,
August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Recognize and treat hair loss conditions that mimic androgenetic alopecia by identifying warning signs and using proper tools.
9 citations,
July 1992 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Scalp reduction surgery can effectively treat male pattern baldness when tailored to the patient and performed with care to minimize complications.
8 citations,
January 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” Dr. Shoji Okuda's pioneering work on hair transplantation was overlooked and could have significantly advanced the field if recognized sooner.
8 citations,
March 2014 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Specialized techniques are needed for hair restoration in individuals with curly Afrocentric hair due to unique challenges.
8 citations,
June 2001 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” Use shallow cuts, small tissue removal, careful suturing, and keep the area moist to reduce scarring in hair transplants.
7 citations,
October 2018 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Topical oxygen therapy may improve treatments for hair loss, acne, and chronic skin diseases with minimal side effects.
7 citations,
November 2017 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” FUE and SMP together can effectively treat hair loss, needing fewer procedures.
7 citations,
August 2005 in “Evolutionary anthropology” Human hair is unique and important for understanding human evolution and identity.
6 citations,
October 2016 Understanding how keratin structures in hair are arranged and interact is key for creating methods to extract and purify them.
6 citations,
September 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Using special RNA to target a mutant gene fixed hair problems in mice.
6 citations,
August 2014 in “Dermatologic Surgery” PRP injections may improve hair loss condition, but more research needed.
6 citations,
March 2014 in “Annals of Pharmacotherapy” A woman's hair loss was probably caused by the antifungal drug anidulafungin.
6 citations,
September 2001 in “The Cleft Palate Craniofacial Journal” Hair transplant surgery successfully restored a boy's moustache hair on a cleft lip scar, with natural-looking results and patient satisfaction.