Human hair follicle cells can be turned into stem cells that may help clone hair for treating hair loss or burns.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Certain drugs can cause skin lupus, but stopping the drug usually helps. Vaccines work against smallpox, genital herpes, and a type of human papillomavirus. More frequent light therapy clears psoriasis faster. Certain treatments work for psoriasis and dermatitis. A specific cream effectively treats a type of skin cancer. Low iron levels aren't directly linked to chronic hair loss.
42 citations,
January 2017 in “Stem cells international” Adding hyaluronic acid helps create larger artificial hair follicles in the lab.
February 2024 in “Biomedical materials” Scientists created a lab-grown hair follicle model that behaves like real hair and could improve hair loss treatment research.
October 2018 in “InTech eBooks” The gene Foxn1 is important for hair growth, and understanding it may lead to new alopecia treatments.
March 2017 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” The authors suggest using scalp hair follicles for beard reconstruction to improve results and reduce surgery time and patient discomfort.
65 citations,
August 2013 in “Tissue Engineering Part B-reviews” Hair follicle stem cells are a promising source for tissue repair and treating skin or hair diseases.
28 citations,
March 2010 in “Histochemistry and cell biology” Skin cells can help create early hair-like structures in lab cultures.
75 citations,
January 2011 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The dermal regeneration template is effective in skin regeneration, reducing scarring, and has potential for future improvements.
41 citations,
January 2020 in “BioMed Research International” Micrografts improve hair density and thickness without side effects.
22 citations,
July 2019 in “PLOS ONE” Skin lymphatic vessels are essential for hair growth.
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.
7 citations,
August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Megasessions in hair transplant can cover more area or increase density but need a skilled team and careful planning, and have both benefits like less downtime and risks like lower graft survival.
1 citations,
January 2010 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that local flaps are effective for reconstructive surgery in the head and neck, offering good skin match and function.
5 citations,
October 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Skin problems are common after stem cell transplants, and early treatment by dermatologists can improve patient outcomes.
January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” Transplanting skin cells is a safe, effective, and affordable treatment for vitiligo.
9 citations,
May 2012 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery” Submental tissue is good for repairing mouth area skin with minimal scarring and good cosmetic results.
1 citations,
January 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The document concludes that stem cells and their environments are crucial for skin and hair health and have potential for medical treatments.
59 citations,
September 2015 in “Journal of Immunology” Certain proteins, caspases-1 and -11, are important in the early development of skin inflammation in mice.
January 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks” New treatments for skin and hair repair show promise, but further improvements are needed.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Various skin conditions can be treated effectively with different methods, such as discontinuing certain drugs, using specific vaccines, applying creams, and changing lifestyle habits like smoking and drinking.
76 citations,
December 2018 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma may help in skin and hair treatments, and with muscle and joint healing, but more research is needed to fully understand its benefits and limitations.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” High blood pressure drugs often cause skin lupus, stopping the drug usually helps. A vaccine helps prevent genital herpes and HPV-16. More frequent light therapy clears psoriasis faster. No link was found between low iron and chronic hair loss.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Blood pressure drugs can cause skin lupus, early treatment is key for baby herpes and diabetic foot ulcers, a certain vaccine works against genital herpes and HPV in women, more frequent light therapy helps psoriasis, smoking and drinking can worsen psoriasis, a cream clears up a type of skin cancer, and low iron levels don't cause chronic hair loss.
33 citations,
April 2019 in “Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) shows promise for treating various skin conditions, but more research is needed to standardize its use.
23 citations,
March 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hair restoration surgery techniques have evolved, with focus on patient selection and realistic goals, and future advancements may include cloning and gene therapy.
18 citations,
November 2016 in “PeerJ” Human hair follicles can be used to create stem cells that might help clone hair for treating hair loss or helping burn patients.
26 citations,
January 2013 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The document details hair transplantation techniques and innovations, highlighting Follicular Unit Transplantation as the standard and discussing the effectiveness and challenges of the procedure.
Surgical repigmentation can permanently restore color to white hair in vitiligo patients.
March 2018 in “John Wiley & Sons, Ltd eBooks” Surgical therapies for vitiligo vary in effectiveness, with combination therapy and medical tattooing recommended for better results.