July 2026 in “Preprints.org” In this case study, a comprehensive reconstruction approach using autologous fat grafting, follicular unit excision hair transplantation, and scalp micropigmentation led to significant aesthetic and psychosocial improvements in a male patient with severe facial and scalp burn injuries.
December 2025 in “Neurobiology of Stress” This study found that individuals with a recent history of suicide attempts exhibited altered DHEA hair levels, suggesting possible dysregulation of the HPA axis as a biopsychosocial feature, and recommends further investigation into hair hormones as potential markers of suicidal crisis and vulnerability.
September 2025 in “Biomolecules” This review analyzed the complex interactions within the skin microenvironment that influence hair follicle development and regeneration, exploring its role in hair-related disease treatment and highlighting research challenges and future directions.
September 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that scalp micropigmentation was a safe and effective cosmetic solution for localized alopecia, showing significant improvement in visual density and high patient satisfaction without adverse events.
October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation” This source discusses the essential role of OSHA's blood-borne pathogen standards and state accreditation in ensuring safety in hair transplant practices, highlighting preoperative screenings and regulatory compliance as key components for patient safety.
April 2021 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” This article outlines a 10-point plan for improving standards in the non-surgical aesthetics and hair restoration sector and does not present new research findings.
January 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article reflects on the various factors that influence results in hair restoration but presents no new findings.
July 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses participation in the Brazilian Association of Hair Restoration Surgery's workshop on hair transplantation but does not present any new research findings.
September 2015 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” This project by the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery aims to define best practices in hair restoration surgery but does not report new clinical findings.
September 1999 in “Hair transplant forum international” This piece reflects on the past year of editing the Assistants' Corner and presents no new research findings.
July 2024 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research” This review outlines diagnostic strategies and a thorough checklist for evaluating patients before they undergo hair restoration surgery, addressing non-scarring and scarring alopecia, to improve surgical outcomes and avoid errors, according to this source.
February 1999 in “PubMed” The document's conclusion cannot be summarized because the content is not available.
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August 2021 in “STAR Protocols” This article outlines a protocol for scanning electron microscopy of murine skin and primary keratinocyte monolayers, providing a guide for sample preparation and examination.
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December 2020 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This review covers the variability in methods for preparing platelet-rich plasma and reports no new clinical results, suggesting that this variability may contribute to inconsistent efficacy in clinical trials.
September 2000 in “Hair transplant forum international” This event summary describes a live-surgery workshop hosted by Matt Leavitt and his team with new co-sponsorship by the International Society of Hair Restoration but provides no research findings.
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January 1997 in “Scandinavian journal of plastic and reconstructive surgery and hand surgery” This study found that using a multibladed knife during hair transplantation surgery enhanced the rate of minigraft preparation and produced more uniformly sized grafts compared to traditional techniques.
June 2018 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” This article reviews a guideline provided to MtF patients for effective post-surgical vaginal dilatation, emphasizing preoperative education and a structured dilatation routine to aid recovery.
October 2014 in “Microscopy” This study found that using ionic liquid for specimen preparation allowed for observation of dermal papilla cells and their cilia in near-living conditions, reducing damage typically caused by conventional preparation methods.
January 2002 in “Chinese Journal of Pharmaceuticals” This study reports the preparation of a key intermediate for finasteride and epristeride with a 69% overall yield from pregnenolone acetate.
June 2023 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This study introduces the PRECISE scale, a quantitative tool to classify androgenetic alopecia, aiming to improve planning and outcomes for hair transplantation surgeries by evaluating the whole hairless and thinning areas.
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July 2012 in “Linguistic Annotation Workshop” This study found that greater root surface area due to root hairs contributed to better growth and zinc uptake of wild-type barley compared to its root-hairless mutant in zinc-deficient soil.
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July 2001 in “Cell” This review discusses historical and recent advances in understanding the embryonic organizer's role in patterning during development, including molecular pathways and future research challenges, but reports no new experimental data.
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August 2012 in “Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences”
May 2022 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article details the efficient assistance techniques in the hair graft extraction process but reports no new clinical results.
August 2017 in “Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research” This study details a method for assessing the risk of modifications to pharmaceutical frame formulations by assigning a risk priority number using Failure Modes Effects Analysis, which estimates the severity and probability of changes impacting the formulation.
May 2022 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article outlines a 15-step process for safe and efficient follicular extraction using the follicular unit excision technique, but it reports no new clinical results.
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February 2015 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This abstract lists affiliations and states no financial interests but provides no research findings to summarize.