11 citations
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October 2021 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Hair follicle stem cells reduced hair loss and inflammation in mice with a condition similar to human alopecia.
1 citations
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August 1988 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Hair transplantation between identical twins can successfully treat severe, nonprogressive hair loss due to follicular aplasia.
November 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Cutting hair follicles into pieces for transplantation results in poor growth and thinner hair, and the technique is more invasive than previously thought.
1 citations
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May 2021 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Long hair follicular unit excision is effective for hair transplants, providing quick, natural-looking results with less pain but needs more time, staff, and skill.
January 2000 in “BioScience” The document concludes that understanding hair biology is key to treating hair disorders, with gene therapy showing potential as a future treatment.
7 citations
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October 2021 in “Trends in Food Science and Technology” Western diet may cause male pattern baldness; low glycemic diet with magnesium could help.
August 2016 Low-level laser therapy may help stem cells grow and function better, aiding in healing and tissue repair.
14 citations
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April 2021 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Mesenchymal stem cells may help treat hair loss by improving hair cell growth and reducing inflammation.
September 2015 in “SelfCare Journal” Two treatments for male pattern hair loss are minoxidil and finasteride, but they have side effects and may not satisfy everyone.
25 citations
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March 2017 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Platelet-rich plasma treatment for non-scarring hair loss shows mixed results and needs more research.
2 citations
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October 2015 in “Indian journal of science and technology” SM-215 promotes hair growth by improving the environment around hair follicles.
30 citations
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March 2017 in “ACS biomaterials science & engineering” Hair follicles are valuable for regenerative medicine and wound healing.
1 citations
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July 1999 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The article discusses how to fix bad results from hair restoration surgery, with different doctors suggesting methods like adding more grafts, moving transplanted hair, or using smaller grafts.
4 citations
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January 2018 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” Hair transplantation successfully treated hair loss in a patient with Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome.
16 citations
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December 2018 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Plant-based remedies may treat hair loss by reducing inflammation and improving insulin resistance.
12 citations
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August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Hair transplantation is the only permanent solution for female pattern hair loss and can greatly improve quality of life with careful planning.
11 citations
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June 1999 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” The best hair transplant method depends on the desired look; faster techniques may not give better results or save money.
1 citations
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October 2018 in “InTech eBooks” Only minoxidil and finasteride are FDA-approved for hair loss, with other treatments available but less effective or with side effects.
January 2012 in “Human health handbooks” Low-level light therapy is FDA-approved for male pattern hair loss, increases hair count and strength, and is considered safe for use.
330 citations
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December 2009 in “Cell stem cell” SKPs are similar to adult skin stem cells and could help in skin repair and hair growth.
August 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Too much β-catenin activity can mess up the development of mammary glands and make them more like hair follicles.
1 citations
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October 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Printing human stem cells and a special matrix during surgery can help grow new skin and hair-like structures in rats.
29 citations
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March 2020 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” Fully regenerating human hair follicles not yet achieved.
3 citations
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May 2022 in “Experimental Dermatology” Misbehaving hair follicle stem cells can cause hair loss and offer new treatment options.
15 citations
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May 2019 in “PLOS ONE” Substances from dental stem cells might help treat hair loss.
13 citations
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May 2013 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The document concludes that hair restoration has advanced significantly, with FUE becoming more popular, and stresses the importance of physician training and ethical practices in the field.
153 citations
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August 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) is a less invasive hair transplant method with minimal scarring, suitable for about 60% of patients, especially those needing fewer grafts and quicker recovery.
March 2024 in “Facial plastic surgery clinics of North America” Finasteride and minoxidil are approved treatments for hair loss, and hair transplants can be effective but require careful patient selection.
9 citations
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March 2005 in “The Journal of Men's Health & Gender” Finasteride effectively treats male hair loss, increasing length and thickness.
4 citations
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June 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” FUE megasession effectively treats severe hair loss with natural-looking results in one operation.