136 citations,
April 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery” PRP treatment helps hair growth and density in androgenetic alopecia patients.
120 citations,
February 2009 in “Apoptosis” Understanding how cells die in the skin is important for treating skin diseases and preventing hair loss.
45 citations,
May 2018 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Using patients' own fat-derived cells to treat alopecia areata significantly improved hair growth and was safe.
19 citations,
February 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” The article concludes that microvascular free flaps, especially the latissimus dorsi flap, are recommended for large scalp reconstructions, and hair transplantation offers high survival rates and excellent aesthetic results.
1 citations,
July 2012 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that more research is needed to better understand and treat scarring hair loss conditions.
May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” Some hair loss disorders cause permanent loss due to scarring, and treatments like steroids don't always work well.
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.
69 citations,
August 1999 in “Developmental biology” The nude gene causes skin cell overgrowth and improper development, leading to hair and urinary issues.
44 citations,
November 2010 in “Current Opinion in Supportive and Palliative Care” Many patients find hair loss from chemotherapy very distressing, and while treatments like minoxidil and scalp cooling may help, there is no sure way to prevent it.
42 citations,
March 2010 in “Endocrinology” Mice with human gene experienced hair loss when treated with DHT.
41 citations,
January 2020 in “BioMed Research International” Micrografts improve hair density and thickness without side effects.
40 citations,
March 2018 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” New treatment combining PRP and SVF increases hair density in 6-12 weeks for androgenetic alopecia patients.
29 citations,
June 2013 in “Journal of the Saudi Society of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune hair loss condition treated with corticosteroids, and histologic confirmation is the best diagnosis method.
23 citations,
June 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune disease affecting hair follicles, influenced by genetic and environmental factors, with rodent models being essential for research.
18 citations,
June 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Fat tissue treatments may help with wound healing and hair growth, but more research with larger groups is needed to be sure.
18 citations,
June 2017 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” A gene called Gk5 controls lipid production in the skin and affects hair growth.
7 citations,
April 2020 in “Curēus” Combining hair transplantation with microneedling or laser and UV light may help treat tough vitiligo on hands and feet, with microneedling being affordable and easy to learn.
5 citations,
February 2011 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Discovery” We need better treatments for hair loss, and while test-tube methods are helpful, they can't fully replace animal tests for evaluating new hair growth treatments.
4 citations,
May 2019 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Hair loss treatment caused more hair loss in a man.
4 citations,
January 2018 in “International Journal of Immunopathology and Pharmacology” Fat tissue transplant may be an effective new treatment for severe, treatment-resistant hair loss from folliculitis decalvans.
3 citations,
September 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The evaluation system improved patient selection for hair loss surgery, leading to better results and satisfaction.
2 citations,
July 2020 in “Trends in Urology and Men's Health” More men are getting cosmetic surgery, with Botox and hair removal being popular, but these procedures have risks.
1 citations,
June 2018 in “Advances in Cosmetic Surgery” PRP might help with hair growth and skin rejuvenation, but more research is needed to prove its effectiveness.
November 2023 in “npj regenerative medicine” Skin spheroids with both outer and inner layers are key for regrowing skin patterns and hair.
September 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Biologicals are increasingly used in medicine and cosmetics, especially for skin and hair treatments, but more research is needed.
January 2015 in “Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma injections are an effective treatment for hair loss with minimal side effects.
June 2008 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that permanent hair loss conditions are complex, require early specific treatments, and "secondary permanent alopecias" might be a more accurate term than "secondary cicatricial alopecia."
September 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The evaluation system improves patient selection for hair loss surgery, leading to fewer but more successful surgeries.
January 2021 in “Esculapio” Using your own blood (PRP) can effectively increase hair count and strength in men with hair loss.
July 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Using your own platelet-rich plasma (PRP) can effectively treat hair loss, increasing hair density and width with no side effects.