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Understanding hair structure and growth is key for diagnosing hair diseases accurately.

Dr. WP Unger suggested that traditional strip harvesting might be better for hair transplants than Follicular Unit Extraction due to higher hair survival rates and less risk of a patchy look at the donor site.

Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) for hair transplants has limitations and may not be suitable for most patients.

Some African American women experience central scalp hair loss, often linked to a history of fungal scalp infection.

Hair transplants can cause hair loss if done while lichen planopilaris is active; wait until it's inactive for two years and check with a scalp biopsy first.

Surgical methods for hair loss due to scarring should be chosen based on the size, location, and shape of the area, with most patients seeing good results.

Hair restoration surgery has improved to transplant hair in natural groupings, but it's labor-intensive and can't fully restore normal hair density.

Cats with Feline Symmetrical Alopecia can regrow hair with proper treatment based on the specific cause, including diet, medication, or stress management.

The cell culture medium "RPMI" might slightly improve hair graft survival, but not by a significant amount.

Using an ultrasonic liposuction machine with different cannula sizes and power settings does not change water temperature.

Dr. Zitelli emphasized that "Mohs surgery" should only be called that when one doctor does both the surgery and pathology.

Laser safely and effectively removes unwanted scalp micropigmentation.

Hair follicle biology advancements may lead to better hair growth disorder treatments.

A mother's diet at conception can cause lasting genetic changes in her child.

The document concludes that the hair cycle is a complex process involving growth, regression, and rest phases, regulated by various molecular signals.

Frontal fibrosing alopecia is a hair loss condition in postmenopausal women, similar to lichen planopilaris, with ineffective treatments.

β-catenin in the dermal papilla is crucial for normal hair growth and repair.

The circadian clock affects skin stem cell behavior, impacting aging and cancer risk.

Melanocyte stem cells in hair follicles are key for hair color and could help treat greying and pigment disorders.

Future hair loss treatments should aim to extend hair growth, reactivate resting follicles, reverse shrinkage, and possibly create new follicles, with gene therapy showing promise.

AGA causes hair loss by shrinking hair follicles due to DHT binding, and can be treated with finasteride and minoxidil.

Different types of skin cells play specific roles in development, healing, and cancer.

More dermal papilla cells in hair follicles lead to larger, healthier hair, while fewer cells cause hair thinning and loss.

Laser hair removal is the most requested cosmetic procedure and has become a scientifically-based treatment suitable for all skin types.

Fibrinogen/LDL apheresis may improve speech perception in sudden hearing loss, especially for those with high fibrinogen and LDL levels.

Different types of stem cells in hair follicles play unique roles in wound healing and hair growth, with some stem cells not originating from existing hair follicles but from non-hair follicle cells. WNT signaling and the Lhx2 factor are key in creating new hair follicles.

Cancer cells often have more copies of TERT and TERC genes, which helps them grow and could affect patient outcomes.

Low fluence photoepilation temporarily removes hair by targeting the hair follicle's pigmented area without severe damage.

Inflammation may be linked to hair loss, and targeting specific enzymes could help treat it.

Macrophages help heal nerves by aiding the maturation of Schwann cells and are important for nerve repair.