December 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This study assessed patient satisfaction and hair retention in 15 individuals with alopecia treated with Biofibre ® 4.0 artificial hair implants, finding high levels of satisfaction and excellent biocompatibility, with no significant adverse reactions reported after one year.
June 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)”
June 2017 in “Advances in intelligent systems and computing” This study developed a prototype pneumatic dual-cell implanter that successfully stacked and implanted cells in tests, reducing hand burden for operators, which may improve alopecia treatments compared to traditional hair transplantation.
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May 2025 in “Cell Biomaterials” This perspective highlights how advancements in single-cell sequencing and digital pathology can help understand the complex mechanisms of immune responses, fibrosis, and tissue remodeling related to medical implants, aiming to address the challenges of implant-related tissue reactions reported in this study.
8 citations
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April 2023 in “Advanced materials” In this study, implantable vascularized engineered thrombi using autologous whole blood improved skin wound healing in rats by promoting robust microcapillary networks and accelerating healing processes.
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January 1997 in “European journal of plastic surgery” This case report describes a 45-year-old man with androgenetic alopecia who developed painful abscesses after monacrylic hair fiber implantation, requiring surgical intervention with tissue expansion and flap repair.
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March 1985 in “Head & neck surgery” This study reports disastrous outcomes from artificial hair fiber implants, with some patients still needing repair to remove retained fiber fragments; hair-bearing punch grafts may help some patients.
January 2003 in “Zhongguo linchuang jiepouxue zazhi” In this rat study, HHK implantation after spinal cord injury did not significantly improve locomotion but may have integrated into the spinal tissue, potentially aiding recovery and reconstruction.
January 2021 in “Advanced Biomedical Engineering” This study found that hair implant needles with longer point lengths and smaller bevel angles required less total work for insertion, which corresponded with surgeons' perceptions of insertion force differences.
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September 2022 in “Veterinary Dermatology” This study found that 18 mg melatonin implants did not significantly prevent recurrence of canine flank alopecia compared to placebo in dogs, though the treatment was well-tolerated, with no evidence of improved efficacy.
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March 2011 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” This study found that custom alloplastic implants achieved a 95% success rate in reconstructing large cranial defects from warfare-related injuries, but frontal defects near airways and orbits showed higher infection and implant removal rates.
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March 2020 in “Journal of Medical Internet Research” This study suggests that PrEP implants for HIV prevention are potentially acceptable among gay and bisexual men, with positive attitudes toward implant features and minor insertion-related effects.
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October 2002 in “PubMed” In this study, the degradation of HHK scaffold particles was linked to the activation and proliferation of satellite cells, which may contribute to new muscle fiber formation.
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June 2018 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This case report from The Journal of Dermatology describes an instance of infective endocarditis linked to implanted artificial hair pyoderma, with no new generalizable results reported.
July 2026 in “Biomimetics” This review discusses recent advancements in bone tissue engineering, emphasizing a shift from passive to smart responsive antibacterial strategies to prevent implant-associated infections, and highlights AI's role in optimizing bone scaffold design for personalized, infection-free implants.
April 2023 in “Tropical Animal Health and Production” Giving melatonin to sheep before the non-breeding season can improve their chances of reproducing in northwest Mexico.
May 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Melatonin improved sheep reproduction, being more beneficial and cost-effective in males.
8 citations
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May 2019 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” This review discusses the establishment of standard terminology for follicular unit extraction (FUE) by the ISHRS committee and reports no new results; the terminology is now widely accepted in hair restoration practices.
October 2024 in “Revista Científica Dynamikos” This study describes the establishment of a hair clinic in Bogotá aimed at providing affordable hair restoration treatments for middle-income individuals, focusing on market, technical, administrative, and financial analyses to ensure business viability.
125 citations
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August 1992 in “Development” This study found that implanting isolated adult rat dermal papillae into ear cuts led to the emergence of unusually large vibrissa-type hair follicles, demonstrating their capacity to induce specific hair fiber characteristics.
January 2023 in “Brazilian Journals Editora eBooks”
May 2026 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that a bioactive borosilicate glass containing Sr and Cu ions exhibited promising mechanical strength, biocompatibility, and antibacterial activity, particularly the CuSr-1 wt.% composition, suggesting potential for use in orthopedic implants and bone tissue engineering.
17 citations
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November 2017 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article discusses advancements in hair restoration, highlighting the use of robotics and follicular unit extraction along with adjuvant therapies like platelet-rich plasma, but presents no new clinical findings.
13 citations
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September 2018 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the unique aspects of hair transplantation for achieving natural and dense coverage, but it provides no new clinical results.
November 2025 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” This case report describes a 45-year-old male who developed a post-operative infection after hair transplantation, likely due to the reuse of a dull sterile implanter pen, highlighting the need for proper instrument selection and infection control.
21 citations
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July 2014 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This review examines the role of hormones in acne pathogenesis, the use of hormonal therapies for treatment, and the importance of contraceptive counseling during isotretinoin therapy, but reports no new clinical results.
11 citations
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July 2017 in “Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs” This review discusses current and emerging therapeutic strategies for androgenetic alopecia, noting limited evidence but suggesting areas such as prostaglandin analogs, PRP, and progenitor cell therapies as promising future directions.
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March 2006 in “The FASEB journal” This study found that keratin scaffolds derived from human hair promoted excellent cell viability and showed minimal inflammatory response and vascular integration when tested in in vitro and in vivo settings.
Proper planning of the recipient area is crucial for natural-looking hair transplants.