July 2007 in “Clinical Risk” A woman got severe scalp burns from a salon's improper hair bleaching treatment.
153 citations,
August 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) is a less invasive hair transplant method with minimal scarring, suitable for about 60% of patients, especially those needing fewer grafts and quicker recovery.
70 citations,
February 2015 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Discovery” Topical drugs and near-infrared light therapy show potential for treating alopecia.
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December 2015 in “Journal of Materials Chemistry B” Scientists have created a method to deliver specific cells that can regenerate hair follicles, potentially offering a new treatment for hair loss.
8 citations,
March 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Punch grafting treats vitiligo faster but can cause a cobblestone look, while follicular hair transplantation is slower but looks better and has no side effects.
3 citations,
May 2013 in “Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners” Use minoxidil or finasteride first, then try HairMax LaserComb if needed.
77 citations,
April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The document concludes that follicular unit transplantation offers more natural results and better graft survival than older hair transplant methods.
2 citations,
March 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” Research on "hair cloning" for hair loss shows potential for hair thickening but has not yet achieved new hair growth in humans.
October 2023 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Timely treatment and prevention are crucial to avoid serious complications in hair transplants.
15 citations,
September 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international” The "open punch" technique for hair transplantation can help reduce damage to hair grafts and may be especially useful for beginners and in cases with curly hair.
10 citations,
March 2015 in “PubMed” Scalp micropigmentation, a cosmetic tattoo technique, is a promising non-surgical treatment for hair and scalp deformities, despite potential complications.
1 citations,
May 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international” Using scalp micropigmentation (a special tattoo technique) with hair transplantation can effectively treat hair loss, especially for those with low donor density or those unsuitable for only hair transplantation.
August 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The new hair transplant device reduces damage to hair follicles and makes surgery more comfortable for the surgeon.
March 2014 in “Hair transplant forum international” A man experienced skin death after a hair transplant, likely due to poor blood supply related to his smoking habit.
August 2009 in “Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” Hair transplantation and micrografting are effective for facial enhancement with nearly 100% graft survival when done carefully.
August 2009 in “Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” The document concludes that understanding hair loss patterns and careful surgical techniques are key for successful hair transplantation in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
33 citations,
July 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” PRP treatment improves hair density and thickness for alopecia, but needs more research.
26 citations,
January 2016 in “Journal of cutaneous and aesthetic surgery” Hair transplant combining scalp and beard hair with PRP was successful for scarring alopecia.
26 citations,
January 2007 in “Organogenesis” Bioengineering can potentially treat hair loss by regenerating hair follicles and cloning hair, but the process is complex and needs more research.
21 citations,
September 1979 in “Archives of Otolaryngology-head & Neck Surgery” The Juri flap procedure is effective for hair transplantation but requires careful patient selection and skilled surgeons.
18 citations,
July 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” PRP injections improve hair density and thickness in women with hair loss.
9 citations,
October 2011 in “Journal of proteomics” Taxol damages hair growth cells, causing hair loss.
3 citations,
September 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The evaluation system improved patient selection for hair loss surgery, leading to better results and satisfaction.
[object Object] July 2021 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Ginseng, especially its component ginsenosides, can promote hair growth, reduce hair loss, and potentially treat conditions like alopecia by affecting cell pathways and cytokines.
November 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Cutting hair follicles into pieces for transplantation results in poor growth and thinner hair, and the technique is more invasive than previously thought.
September 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The evaluation system improves patient selection for hair loss surgery, leading to fewer but more successful surgeries.
December 2022 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” Hair density and thickness decrease in specific scalp areas in people with androgenetic alopecia.
11 citations,
April 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Expert surgeons have a lower rate of hidden damage to hair during hair transplant procedures than beginners.
8 citations,
November 2020 in “Optics and Laser Technology” LED light therapy is effective for skin and hair treatments but requires careful use to minimize risks.
6 citations,
April 2022 in “Journal of diabetes research” Type 2 diabetes slows down skin and hair renewal by blocking important stem cell activation in mice.