The document concludes that current hair loss treatments have limitations and suggests researching new treatments targeting different factors of hair loss.
Hair restoration and scalp surgery can effectively treat hair loss.
November 2014 in “Hair transplant forum international” Hair restoration surgery in patients with prior neurosurgery or radiation treatment can have risks like infection and poor wound healing, so it's important to discuss these with the patient.
Pig tissue can be used to prevent hair loss, aid in hair restoration surgery, and improve healing of donor scars.
Plan hair-restoration surgery early for better results in male pattern baldness.
January 2014 in “Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica” A new method using gentian violet and a protective spray can improve symmetry and reduce surgery time in hair restoration, but it's only effective for total hair loss, not diffuse hair loss or follow-up treatments.
March 2013 in “CRC Press eBooks” Follicular unit transplantation, a hair restoration technique using small hair grafts, was pioneered by Bob Limmer in the late 1980s and is still widely used today with minor improvements.
January 2013 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” Hair restoration surgery is improving, with less painful techniques like FUE and robotic systems, but they can be costly and require training.
October 2012 in “Ain-Shams Journal of Surgery” The direction of hair implants doesn't affect the final direction of hair growth in baldness treatments.
November 2011 in “Hair transplant forum international” More people are choosing hair restoration surgery.
December 2010 in “SciVee” December 2010 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The letter discusses a disagreement about the definition of the "frontal area" in hair restoration surgery and questions the effectiveness of treatments like finasteride and minoxidil on this area.
Scalp flaps in hair restoration surgery provide immediate results, prevent temporal hair loss, offer great density, and allow for large hair re-allocation, making them a popular choice, especially in Asian countries.
January 2010 in “Springer eBooks” Hair transplant works best in healthy individuals, and those with medical issues need extra care.
January 2010 in “Springer eBooks” November 2009 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” Hair restoration surgery is generally safe, but emergency preparedness is crucial.
November 2009 in “Hair transplant forum international” Doctors should collaborate with the patient's primary care physician to decide if it's safe to stop taking Plavix before hair restoration surgery, considering the risk and benefit.
May 2009 in “Hair transplant forum international” Hair restoration surgery can worsen psoriasis, so careful planning is needed.
May 2007 in “Hair transplant forum international” Hair restoration surgeons need scalp dermatology knowledge to improve patient outcomes.
Hair restoration surgery has improved to transplant hair in natural groupings, but it's labor-intensive and can't fully restore normal hair density.
September 2006 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Hair transplant surgeries can be improved by preserving follicles in a special solution, and surgeries done at outpatient facilities are more profitable than those at hospitals.
February 2006 in “NutraCos” May 2005 in “Seminars in Plastic Surgery” The Erbium YAG laser is effective in hair restoration, resulting in high yield and density, but it's not recommended for second replacements or those with good-quality hair.
September 2004 in “Hair transplant forum international” Experts are committed to improving hair restoration surgery.
June 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Mixing different sizes of hair follicles during hair restoration surgery can give excellent results, save time, and cause less damage.
November 2002 in “Hair transplant forum international” Hair restoration surgery is becoming less specialized.
January 2000 in “Springer eBooks” March 1999 in “Hair transplant forum international” Hydrogen peroxide might help in hair restoration surgery, but more research is needed.
January 1999 in “Hair transplant forum international” Finasteride can help prevent future hair loss and improve hair restoration surgery results.