2 citations,
June 2000 in “Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” Hair transplantation techniques have improved over time, leading to natural-looking results and high graft survival rates, making it a popular treatment for hair loss.
June 2022 in “Scientific Reports” Prevelex, a polyampholyte, can create a cell-repellent coating on microdevices, which can be useful in biomedical applications like hair follicle regeneration.
Human hair follicle cells can be turned into stem cells that may help clone hair for treating hair loss or burns.
1 citations,
April 1998 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Surgical skin treatments improved with new methods like laser resurfacing, combined techniques, and better hair and fat removal options.
26 citations,
February 2011 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” Technique effectively treats deformities, achieves re-pigmentation, and releases scar contractures.
May 1999 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The cell culture medium "RPMI" might slightly improve hair graft survival, but not by a significant amount.
October 2019 in “Research Square (Research Square)” The junction of the inner and outer prepuce with good blood flow is best for vascular pedicle flaps.
84 citations,
January 1990 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Skin grafting can help repigment vitiligo, but it's less effective for widespread cases due to the Koebner phenomenon.
56 citations,
March 2016 in “International Wound Journal” Skin grafts are effective for chronic leg ulcers, especially autologous split-thickness grafts for venous ulcers, but more data is needed for diabetic ulcers.
49 citations,
August 2016 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Micro-needling effectively improves wrinkles, scars, and hair growth, but proper technique and safety are important.
25 citations,
August 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Dissecting microscopes give more and better quality hair grafts than magnifying loupes.
20 citations,
July 2020 in “Expert Opinion on Biological Therapy” Using micro-needling, low-level laser therapy, and platelet-rich plasma together significantly improves hair growth in people with hair loss.
13 citations,
September 2018 in “Hair transplant forum international” FUE and FUT hair transplants have similar success rates, with FUE slightly better.
11 citations,
March 2021 in “Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering” Adding human fat-derived stem cells to hair follicle grafts greatly increases hair growth.
10 citations,
December 1999 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The technique of using a skin and hair graft from behind the ear successfully reconstructed a large eyebrow defect with good cosmetic results.
8 citations,
February 2020 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Adding cells to fat grafts improves hair regrowth in early baldness, but effects lessen over time.
1 citations,
February 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Using a 30°-sapphire blade at a lower angle causes the least injury in hair transplants.
Recombinant human growth hormone helps burn wounds heal faster by increasing blood vessel growth.
January 2023 in “Nanomedicine & nanotechnology open access” Microneedling is a promising, simple, and cost-effective treatment for hair loss that works well with other therapies.
43 citations,
July 2019 in “Stem Cells International” Advancements in creating skin grafts with biomaterials and stem cells are promising, but more research is needed for clinical application.
3 citations,
October 2019 in “Pharmaceutics” New technique implants pigment in scalp with less pain and damage.
10 citations,
November 1997 in “British Journal of Dermatology” RU58841 significantly increases hair growth rate and initiates more hair cycles, but doesn't affect hair thickness, suggesting it could be a new treatment for baldness.
9 citations,
May 2010 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Human sebaceous glands can grow back in skin grafts on mice and work like normal human glands.
2 citations,
November 2019 in “BMC urology” The junction of the inner and outer prepuce with good blood flow is ideal for surgical flaps.
July 2014 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Hair follicles stored in a special medium and certain types of grafts have higher survival and growth rates after transplantation.
September 2019 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Micro-CT helps identify suitable areas for surgical procedures based on blood vessel distribution in hypospadias-affected rats.
The device applies substances directly to body tissues, improving cell transplant and treatment processes.
149 citations,
June 2010 in “The FASEB journal” miR-31 regulates hair growth by controlling gene expression in hair follicles.
46 citations,
May 2004 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Creating a natural-looking hairline in hair restoration surgery involves using follicular unit grafts, proper hair placement, and artistic skills to give the illusion of density.
10 citations,
June 2001 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology” Splitting single-hair grafts seems to improve perceived hair fullness without affecting growth, intact grafts grow slightly better, and the Mantis microscope is clear but slower without reducing damage to grafts.