24 citations
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October 2016 in “Oncotarget” This study found that finasteride was associated with more reproductive adverse effects, including sexual dysfunction in men and fetal harm in women, compared to minoxidil in reported alopecia cases.
June 2021 in “Scholars journal of applied medical sciences” This article reviews the literature on trichofolliculoma, a rare benign hair follicle tumor, and provides an observational report, noting the lack of consensus on treatment.
September 2025 in “Journal of Dermatology Research Reviews & Reports” This study found that men aged 33 to 44 with androgenetic alopecia experienced significant hair improvement over 7 months after treatment with autologous cells using the Rigenera® system, as evaluated by HairMetrix® technology.
October 2025 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” This review reports significant advancements in plastic surgery using stem cell therapies for aesthetic and reconstructive applications, including grafting and wound healing, though it underscores the need for continued research to address regulatory, ethical, and standardization issues.
December 2023 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” In this observational study, researchers at a dental and craniofacial hospital found that the FUE technique for beard and moustache transplants is effective and safe, with minimal complications such as pinpoint white scars in some patients but no significant issues like infection or numbness.
May 2024 in “Ordu Üniversitesi Hemşirelik Çalışmaları Dergisi” In this study, patients undergoing plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery reported higher levels of self-confidence if they were satisfied with their appearance, based on scores from the Coppersmith Self-Confidence Scale and other measures of self-esteem and social support.
November 2025 in “Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine” This case report observed that a patient experienced worsening alopecia and scarring after medical ozone therapy, with subsequent improvement following surgical intervention and systemic hyperbaric oxygenation.
2 citations
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September 2003 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” This paper discusses a method for eyebrow reconstruction using intermediate hair from the forehead hairline with a pedicled temporoparietal fascial flap and reports no new clinical results.
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March 2021 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” This retrospective study reviewed 31 years of follicular unit transplantation data for female pattern hair loss, finding that the surgery is effective with low complication rates and avoids the need to shave recipient sites.
August 2023 in “British Journal of Surgery” This case study reported the development of an advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the scalp in an adult male after chronic synthetic hair transplants, highlighting the need for early diagnosis and prompt management due to potential severe complications.
October 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study reported that combining Poly-D,L-Lactic Acid with Platelet-Rich Plasma for facial rejuvenation reduced wrinkle severity and improved skin tone and hyperpigmentation in a 45-year-old female patient.
March 2026 in “Indian Journal of Anaesthesia” This study presents a case series highlighting post-operative pressure alopecia as a preventable complication of robotic gynecological surgeries, noting its delayed onset and non-scarring nature, and urging medical teams to implement preventive measures to reduce patient distress, especially among young women.
January 2026 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open” This study reported that applying stem cell serum daily resulted in eyebrow hair regrowth in a patient with chronic secondary cicatricial alopecia, and prevented hair loss in another patient with acute eyebrow trauma, suggesting it as a noninvasive treatment alternative.
June 2025 in “International Journal of Scientific Reports” In this case report, a 61-year-old male with a painful, inflamed swelling on his ankle was diagnosed with an epidermoid inclusion cyst following surgical excision.
July 2021 in “Faculty of 1000 Research Ltd” This case series reported good hair growth results in three androgenic alopecia patients treated with a combination of autologous platelet-rich plasma and stromal vascular fraction cells.
January 2021 in “Faculty of 1000 Research Ltd” The treatment showed promising hair growth results but needs more research.
May 2021 in “F1000Research” This study describes a case series where combining PRP and stromal vascular fraction cells for androgenic alopecia led to denser hair growth and improved hair quality in three patients.
3 citations
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November 2015 in “Jurnal Online Universitas Gadjah Mada (Universitas Gadjah Mada)” In this study, multiple mini punch grafts significantly improved epithelialization, covering more than 90% of a large ulcer in a 6-year-old boy after eight weeks.
26 citations
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October 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This article reviews recent advancements in hair transplantation techniques, particularly follicular unit transplantation, and suggests an expansion of its applications beyond male pattern hair loss, but reports no new results.
6 citations
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July 2018 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery” This letter praises an article on gluteal fat transplantation and concludes that adhering to recommended safety practices could minimize fat embolism risks, making fat grafting a potentially safer option for gluteal augmentation.
4 citations
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January 2019 in “Archives of clinical and medical case reports” Combining FUE hair transplantation with PRP improves hair density and patient satisfaction in scarring alopecia.
3 citations
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June 2023 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery” The 2-step surgery effectively treats stable follicular vitiligo with high patient satisfaction and no major complications.
3 citations
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April 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This abstract provides author contact details but presents no study findings or results.
2 citations
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July 2025 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery” This review discusses the role of hair follicles in wound healing and scar remodeling, emphasizing that hair follicle transplantation may aid in faster wound closure and scar reduction by enhancing the cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in scarring.
1 citations
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September 2016 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open” In this study, facial feminization surgeries were found to be effective and generally safe, significantly enhancing feminine appearance in patients, with minimal major complications reported.
March 2026 in “Journal of Burn Care & Research” This case series examined five male burn patients who developed folliculitis barbae or pseudofolliculitis barbae, highlighting the underreported nature of these complications and the variability in treatment response. The authors call for standardized diagnostic criteria and treatment protocols for these conditions in burn survivors.
May 2025 in “Dermatology Reports” This report describes a successful case where repeated autologous lipostructure followed by hair transplantation improved scarring alopecia in a patient with morphea en coup de sabre, suggesting potential benefits from this combined approach.
January 2015 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” This review discusses the book "Hair Transplantation: The Art of Follicular Unit Micrografting and Minigrafting" by Drs. Barrera and Uebel, which comprehensively covers techniques and advances in modern hair restoration.
April 1985 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery” This study found that 1% topical minoxidil significantly promoted hair regrowth in patients with alopecia areata, though it was less effective or ineffective in more severe forms like alopecia totalis and universalis.
December 2002 in “Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology-head and Neck Surgery” This article reviews techniques for restoring appearance following scalp injuries and highlights the versatility of scalp expansion, advancement flaps, and follicular unit hair transplantation, but it provides no new clinical results.