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December 2012 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Hair transplants can risk reactivating lichen planopilaris, a scarring hair loss condition.
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January 2010 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Hair transplantation surgery has improved, becoming more popular and efficient, but patient dissatisfaction remains due to unrealistic expectations.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Advanced Research in Science, Communication and Technology” The herbal hair oil was more effective at reducing hair fall than coconut oil.
A hair transplant using hair from the back of the head and pubic area was successful in creating a feminine hairline for a male-to-female transgender person.
November 2018 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that specialized hair transplant techniques can be effective, with varying success rates depending on the donor area and patient factors.
April 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” A new surgical technique using vellus hair grafts effectively treated vitiligo without causing unwanted hair growth.
February 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Nonshaven follicular unit extraction is a highly satisfactory method for restoring pubic hair.
January 2017 in “International journal of transplantation & plastic surgery” Hair restoration techniques have improved over time, focusing on better results and less scarring, but skilled doctors are essential for natural-looking outcomes.
Follicular unit grafting is a procedure used to treat hair loss, where small hair grafts are placed into the scalp, with future treatments likely to involve smaller incisions and cell-based therapies.
Modern hair restoration techniques can effectively treat hair loss and provide natural-looking results.
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.
July 2008 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Proper planning for hair transplants is crucial for natural results, with careful patient selection and strategic graft placement being key factors.
May 2005 in “Seminars in Plastic Surgery” The Erbium YAG laser is effective in hair restoration, resulting in high yield and density, but it's not recommended for second replacements or those with good-quality hair.
June 2002 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Using a microscope during hair transplants cuts damage to follicles in half and could improve hair growth.
February 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Math skills are crucial for planning and executing successful hair restoration surgeries.
May 1993 in “Medical Clinics of North America” Surgical hair replacement is a viable option for male pattern baldness when done with proper planning and realistic expectations.
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May 2011 in “Cell stem cell” Nerve signals are crucial for hair follicle stem cells to become skin stem cells and help in wound healing.
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December 2004 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Early diagnosis and treatment, using finasteride, minoxidil, or hair transplantation, improves hair loss outcomes.
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April 2012 in “Nature Communications” Regenerated fully functional hair follicles using stem cells, with potential for hair regrowth therapy.
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July 2006 in “Endocrine Reviews” Estrogens significantly influence hair growth by interacting with receptors in hair follicles and may help regulate the hair growth cycle.
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April 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Grafted rodent and human cells can regenerate hair follicles, but efficiency decreases with age.
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June 2017 in “Stem cell investigation” Stem cells from hair follicles can safely treat hair loss.
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The research found that for a typical hair density, about 11 square centimeters of donor scalp is needed to get 800 hair grafts for transplantation.
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December 1996 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Human hair follicles can regenerate after removal, but with low success rate.
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May 2012 in “Scientific Reports” Scientists successfully created and transplanted bioengineered hair follicles that function like natural ones, suggesting a new treatment for hair loss.
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January 2000 in “Developmental dynamics” Notch-related genes play a key role in the development and cycling of hair follicles.
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August 2009 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Modern hair transplants use small grafts for a natural look and drugs to prevent further loss, with high patient satisfaction.
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May 2004 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Creating a natural-looking hairline in hair restoration surgery involves using follicular unit grafts, proper hair placement, and artistic skills to give the illusion of density.
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August 2008 in “Regenerative Medicine” Scientists created early-stage hairs from mouse cells that grew into normal, pigmented hair when implanted into other mice.
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December 1980 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” An improved scalp reduction technique reduces the need for hair grafts and has minimal complications.