6 citations,
September 2017 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” Dr. Muhammad Ahmad's technique improves hair transplant success by increasing space between hairs and adjusting their angle to reduce damage and skin removal during extraction.
August 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Patients often experience long-lasting changes to their hair after stem cell transplants.
February 2023 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Careful planning and skilled surgery can make hair replacement safe and effective.
January 2020 in “Hair transplant forum international” The type of previous hair restoration surgery might affect the success of a later one, with strip harvesting possibly leading to fewer damaged hair follicles.
July 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” Dr. James Harris successfully incorporated Follicular Unit Extraction into his hair restoration practice, offering more surgical options and achieving natural results with the help of a team approach.
4 citations,
August 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Ergonomic improvements in hair transplant surgery reduce discomfort for surgeons and may improve patient outcomes.
4 citations,
November 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” The document calls for standardized terms and definitions in hair transplant methods.
June 2023 in “JAAD Case Reports” A man had a rare skin cancer that looked like a bald spot.
April 2005 in “AORN Journal” The book is a detailed guide on dermatologic surgery techniques, recommended for both new and experienced doctors.
25 citations,
March 2017 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Platelet-rich plasma treatment for non-scarring hair loss shows mixed results and needs more research.
20 citations,
April 1999 in “British journal of plastic surgery” Ruby laser hair removal significantly reduces hair density.
September 2003 in “Current Paediatrics” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and understanding the type of hair disorder are crucial for treating hair loss in children.
April 2003 in “Experimental Dermatology” The workshop highlighted the genetic links and psychological impacts of hair loss and skin disorders.
70 citations,
April 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” A patient with alopecia areata regrew hair after taking tofacitinib and showed changes in certain blood and skin markers.
45 citations,
May 2003 in “Journal of Cell Science” α3β1-integrin is crucial for maintaining normal hair follicle shape and function but not needed for the development of the surrounding skin.
35 citations,
October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Autoimmune diseases can cause hair loss, and early treatment is important to prevent permanent damage.
24 citations,
April 2012 in “Developmental Biology” Dermal papillae cells, important for hair growth, come from multiple cell lines and can be formed by skin cells, regardless of their origin or hair cycle phase. These cells rarely divide, but their ability to shape tissue may contribute to their efficiency in inducing hair growth.
15 citations,
June 2015 in “Lasers in Medical Science” The 830-nm wavelength was most effective at promoting hair growth in rats using low-level laser therapy.
11 citations,
May 1998 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Using a blow dryer in a certain way can cause localized hair damage with bubble formation inside the hair.
2 citations,
April 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Tumescent fluid increases scalp hair angles, which may improve hair transplant results and reduce surgeon fatigue.
58 citations,
January 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Different methods of preparing Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) can affect wound healing and hair regrowth in plastic surgery. Using a kit with specific standards helps isolate PRP that meets quality criteria. Non-Activated PRP and Activated PRP have varying effects depending on the tissue and condition treated. For hair regrowth, Non-Activated PRP increased hair density more than Activated PRP. Both treatments improved various aspects of scalp health.
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,
June 2019 in “Case reports in dermatology” Fat injections in the face can cause hair loss.
90 citations,
June 2006 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of different types of hair loss requires careful examination of hair and scalp tissue, considering both clinical and microscopic features.
6 citations,
July 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Chicken feather gene mutation helps understand human hair disorders.
August 2014 in “Plastic Surgery” 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.
15 citations,
August 2006 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” HIV-1 may cause increased stem cell death in hair follicles, leading to hair loss.
1 citations,
March 2019 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” The conference reported improvements in muscle volume, skin cancer diagnosis, facial and vaginal rejuvenation, and hair growth using various laser treatments.
October 2016 in “Veterinary record case reports” A cat had a rare skin disorder with hair loss and scaling, linked to a suspected tumor.
53 citations,
September 2011 Other common signs, not just the well-known immune cells around hair bulbs, are important for diagnosing hair loss from alopecia areata.