2 citations,
November 2016 in “PubMed” Robotic hair restoration is efficient, minimally invasive, reduces scarring, and leads to quick healing with high patient satisfaction.
1 citations,
April 2023 in “Science Advances” High levels of ERK activity are key for tissue regeneration in spiny mice, and activating ERK can potentially redirect scar-forming healing towards regenerative healing in mammals.
October 2023 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” The document concludes that hair transplant practices, especially Follicular Unit Excision, are continually improving with refined techniques and tools for better results.
January 2018 in “72° Congresso di Anatomia e Istologia” 75 citations,
October 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Alopecia areata can be triggered by specific immune cells without genetic or environmental factors.
26 citations,
January 2016 in “Journal of cutaneous and aesthetic surgery” Hair transplant combining scalp and beard hair with PRP was successful for scarring alopecia.
5 citations,
July 2023 in “Microorganisms” The study found specific skin and cell changes in patients with monkeypox, helping diagnose and understand the disease.
2 citations,
May 2021 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Stem cells from hair follicles in a special gel show strong potential for bone regeneration.
2 citations,
January 2018 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” The most effective way to diagnose non-scarring hair loss is by transverse sectioning, and some cases, particularly in males with inflammation around hair follicles, might be curable.
December 2023 in “Scientific Reports” Scientists created cell lines from balding patients and found that cells from the front of the scalp are more affected by hormones that cause hair loss than those from the back.
January 2023 in “Turk Dermatoloji Dergisi” Injecting a cell suspension from hair follicles increased hair density in a balding patient.
October 2021 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” Hair transplant techniques have improved and become less invasive over time, but there are concerns about unregulated centers. The market is growing, with potential for more growth in India due to increasing hair loss cases. New technologies like robotic transplants are promising for the future. Surgeons are encouraged to prioritize patient safety and understand the science behind their techniques.
October 2020 in “Springer eBooks” Hair restoration has evolved to use follicular units for more natural results, moving away from older methods like large plug grafts and scalp reductions.
January 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications” TrichoxidilTM could be a promising new treatment for hair loss.
January 2023 in “Springer eBooks” January 2020 in “Menoufia Medical Journal” IGF-1R may play a role in female hair loss and could be a treatment target.
49 citations,
March 2014 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Using the drugs AMD3100 and Tacrolimus together greatly improves skin healing and hair growth after a deep skin cut by increasing stem cells in the wound.
48 citations,
May 2013 in “Canadian Medical Association Journal” Primary cicatricial alopecia, a rare disorder causing permanent hair loss, is hard to diagnose and treat, with treatments like anti-inflammatory drugs and steroids offering varied results and no guaranteed cure. Psychological support for patients is important, and future research should aim to identify causes of the condition.
44 citations,
July 2016 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” Scientists discovered that certain stem cells from mice and humans can be used to grow new hair follicles and skin glands when treated with a special mixture.
15 citations,
November 2015 in “Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Mixing platelet-rich plasma with triamcinolone acetonide can potentially improve hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients.
8 citations,
July 2014 in “Hair transplant forum international” Bio-enhanced hair restoration, using methods like growth factors, stem cells, and ATP, results in better hair growth and density than traditional hair transplants.
6 citations,
July 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” Skin can produce blood cells, often due to disease, which might lead to new treatments for skin and blood conditions.
6 citations,
March 2018 in “Hair transplant forum international” The Graft Quality Index grades hair transplant grafts to predict placement difficulty and surgery results.
4 citations,
January 2022 in “Life” Tissue engineering could be a future solution for hair loss, but it's currently expensive, complex, and hard to apply in real-world treatments.
4 citations,
May 2017 in “Hair transplant forum international” Using implanters in hair transplants can improve outcomes and cause less damage to hair follicles.
4 citations,
January 2011 in “Cell stem cell” Hair follicle stem cells can return to their original niche and help regenerate hair.
3 citations,
March 2023 in “Scientific Reports” Researchers developed a new method to test hair growth drugs and found that adult cells are best for hair growth, but the method needs improvement as it didn't create mature hair follicles.
3 citations,
November 2021 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Autologous cellular micrografts improve hair density and thickness in the short term for androgenetic alopecia.
New treatments for hair loss, including a compound called "ALRV5XR", platelet-rich plasma, and Adult Stem Cell-based therapy, are showing promise, but more trials are needed for confirmation.
3 citations,
August 2017 in “PubMed” A man got a scalp infection from synthetic hair implants because the procedure wasn't done by a doctor and was poorly managed.