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May 2014 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Effective treatments for male pattern baldness include oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, while topical minoxidil is best for female pattern baldness.
173 citations,
January 2014 in “Nature Cell Biology” Wnt signaling controls whether hair follicle stem cells stay inactive or regenerate hair.
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October 2019 in “The journal of allergy and clinical immunology/Journal of allergy and clinical immunology/The journal of allergy and clinical immunology” The review suggests that other immune cells besides CD8+ T cells may contribute to alopecia areata and that targeting regulatory cell defects could improve treatment.
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October 2002 in “BJUI” Finasteride treats hair loss but may affect prostate cancer detection.
August 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Human skin xenografting could improve our understanding of skin development, renewal, and healing.
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October 2013 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” Hair transplant improves with regenerative medicine and FUE technique.
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October 2018 in “Expert Opinion on Drug Safety” Consider benefits and risks of new alopecia treatments for safety.
September 2017 in “Springer eBooks” Epinephrine does not significantly affect the severity of hair loss after surgery.
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107 citations,
June 1997 in “PubMed” EGFR is essential for normal hair development and follicle differentiation.
Modern hair restoration techniques can effectively treat hair loss and provide natural-looking results.
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November 2023 in “iScience” A protein called desmoglein 3 is important for keeping hair follicle stem cells inactive and helps in their regeneration.
December 2024 in “Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials” Electrospun 3D nanofibrous materials show promise for bone regeneration in orthopaedics.
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November 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Transplanted transected hair follicles can survive but grow at unsatisfactory rates and are thinner, suggesting limited potential for unlimited donor hair supply.
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March 2021 in “Cosmetics” Hair transplant surgery is the most effective, safe, and satisfying treatment for hair loss.
January 2023 in “Postępy Dermatologii i Alergologii” Stem cells can improve wound healing, reduce scars, promote hair growth, rejuvenate skin, and enhance fat grafts in plastic surgery, but there are still some concerns.
1 citations,
January 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The SAFE System may reduce hair transplant transection rates but has been critiqued for not being as minimally invasive as claimed.
October 1987 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Hair transplantation is beneficial if the right patients are chosen and the procedure is done carefully.
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July 2021 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” The new triangular flag-shaped design for incisions in hair transplant surgery provides better hair alignment and cosmetic appearance without extra scarring, especially for patients with specific hair directions.
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January 2015 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” Many hair transplant patients are unhappy due to clinical mistakes and the need for better training of surgical assistants is crucial.
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September 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Mini-micrografting in hair transplants can give similar density to older methods with fewer sessions.
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January 1995 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” New suturing technique with wider intervals and shallow stitches helps prevent scalp scars and promotes hair growth.
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January 2015 in “Scars, burns & healing” Hair transplantation effectively treats burn scar alopecia, improving self-esteem and confidence.
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November 2019 in “Dermatology and therapy” Beard hair extraction improves scalp hair restoration results in East Asian men with severe hair loss.
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June 2007 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America” Male pattern hair loss is genetic and influenced by hormones, with treatments like minoxidil and surgery available.
November 2023 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Follicular Unit Excision (FUE) is a popular, less invasive hair restoration method with high patient satisfaction when done correctly, despite some complications from untrained practitioners.
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March 2014 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Specialized techniques are needed for hair restoration in individuals with curly Afrocentric hair due to unique challenges.
September 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” The document says doctors should identify and treat Frontal fibrosing alopecia medically before considering surgery, as treatments often don't work well.
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January 2005 in “Elsevier eBooks” Follicular Unit Transplantation is a precise hair restoration technique that requires careful planning and a skilled team, and Follicular Unit Extraction offers a less invasive option.