November 1998 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses recent advancements in hair restoration techniques, focusing on optimizing efficiency for megasession procedures, and reports no new experimental results.
October 2010 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” This article introduces a modified surgical scalpel designed to minimize side effects in hair transplantation, proposing it as an ideal tool for removing the donor area.
September 2012 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article reviews the controversies that led to the establishment of the ISHRS and its impact on the evolution of hair transplantation, reporting no new clinical results.
March 2007 in “The FASEB Journal” This observational study reports a striking correlation between the use of henna hair dye and a specific pattern of hair loss, termed "hennapecia," but calls for experimental research to determine causality.
July 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Various techniques and tools for hair restoration were presented in 1998, including a mathematical model for donor area, use of lasers in surgery, methods for controlling grafted hair direction, and ways to increase graft yield. Satisfaction rates were around 39%, and studies showed trauma and dehydration can damage hair follicles.
August 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that in mice, competition for hair follicles guides the organization of follicle-innervating LTMR neurons during early development, with different neuronal subtypes showing varying adaptive responses to increased neuron populations.
218 citations
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January 2013 in “The Lancet Oncology” This review discusses the pathobiology of chemotherapy-induced alopecia and highlights challenges in managing it, reporting no new clinical results and emphasizing the need for well-designed preclinical models to develop effective treatments.
175 citations
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April 1982 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that oral isotretinoin achieved good to excellent clinical results in treating severe inflammatory acne, severe rosacea, and gram-negative folliculitis.
141 citations
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August 2018 in “Nature Reviews Microbiology” This review discusses the molecular mechanisms by which oncogenic viruses contribute to cancer development through manipulation of host cellular functions and highlights the need for further research into virus-associated cancers, reporting no new results.
103 citations
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June 2007 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America” This article discusses treatment options for androgenetic alopecia, noting that medical interventions like finasteride and minoxidil can halt and partially reverse hair loss in mild to moderate cases, especially when combined with surgery.
83 citations
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that hair transplant surgeons can use a new model to predict the number and distribution of follicular units in donor scalp areas based on patient hair density.
62 citations
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April 2008 in “Neurobiology of aging” This study identified a new genetic locus, ahl4, on distal Chromosome 10 that contributes to the early-onset, severe hearing loss in A/J mice compared to B6 mice.
52 citations
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January 2005 in “International journal of experimental pathology” This study suggests that melatonin may have a radioprotective role against X-ray-induced skin damage in rats, as evidenced by milder injury markers in pretreated animals.
26 citations
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July 2006 in “Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery” This review discusses advancements in techniques for scalp reconstruction, highlighting improved cosmetic outcomes and reduced morbidity, but reports no new clinical results.
22 citations
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November 2014 in “Psychiatric Clinics of North America” This article reviews stress-related skin reactions, psychodermatology, and neuropsychiatric skin manifestations, and reports no new clinical results.
20 citations
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April 2012 in “Fertility and Sterility” In this laboratory study with rats, treatment with finasteride reduced dihydrotestosterone levels and fertility parameters, with a 30-day recovery period proving insufficient to fully restore sperm function and fertility.
19 citations
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May 2005 in “Archives of Environmental & Occupational Health” This study found that skin diseases were common among male Latino poultry-processing workers in North Carolina, with all workers diagnosed with at least one condition, affecting their quality of life.
18 citations
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June 1988 in “Culture, medicine and psychiatry” This paper examines how societal constructs of gender influence the treatment of idiopathic hirsutism in women, emphasizing the impact of perceived femininity on psychological stress and commercial depilatory actions.
17 citations
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October 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This article provides a guide for surgeons on repairing poorly executed hair transplants, emphasizing meticulous techniques and optimal use of limited hair supply to achieve cosmetic improvements.
16 citations
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April 2011 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article overviews dermatologic findings in forensic pathology and reports no new results; it emphasizes the importance of recognizing skin manifestations in identifying types of injury.
16 citations
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October 2008 in “Dermatologic Surgery” In this study, the novel powered FUE method was associated with faster harvesting time and lower graft transection rates compared to manual FUE in male patients with alopecia.
14 citations
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July 2019 in “Experimental and Molecular Medicine” This study suggests that the secretome from amniotic fluid-derived mesenchymal stem cells overexpressing Nanog could stimulate hair growth and increase follicle density, potentially aiding in alopecia treatment.
11 citations
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August 2010 in “Developmental neurobiology” This study suggests that Ptprq in the hair bundles may exist as multiple isoforms that are differentially expressed throughout development and affect the organization of stereocilia in the chick inner ear.
11 citations
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June 1999 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This article compares modern hair restoration techniques for androgenic alopecia, focusing on procedure times, labor, and costs, but it does not provide new clinical findings.
11 citations
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This review covers different hair transplantation techniques and compares their cost-effectiveness and potential results but presents no new research findings.
10 citations
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June 2001 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” This article reviews recent hair restoration techniques evaluated in case studies at WHS/ISHRS workshops but reports no new clinical results, highlighting the need for further research with larger study groups.
9 citations
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June 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” In this pilot study, the Rapid Fire Hair Implanter Carousel facilitated graft placement in hair transplantation by reducing bleeding and operative time compared to the traditional manual method.
9 citations
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June 1959 in “Archives of dermatology” This article discusses the importance of integrating clinical observations with laboratory research, emphasizing the need for clinicians to collaborate with researchers to address medical problems.
8 citations
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January 2008 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” This paper provides an overview of modern hair transplantation techniques and discusses the importance of patient selection and medication use for male pattern hair loss, but it reports no new results.
8 citations
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March 2006 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This review explains how modern hair transplantation techniques use smaller, natural hair follicle groupings to create a more natural appearance without reporting new clinical results.