December 2025 in “JURNAL ILMU KEDOKTERAN DAN KESEHATAN” This study reported that a 29-year-old woman with telogen effluvium experienced improved hair growth and reduced hair loss through 12 sessions of plum blossom acupuncture combined with electroacupuncture, as evidenced by new hair growth, improved hair-pull test results, and decreased telogen phase hair percentage.
May 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” In this report, four cases of noncicatricial alopecia developed following a single session of dutasteride mesotherapy in patients with androgenetic alopecia, highlighting potential adverse effects and the need for careful monitoring of the drug's composition.
April 2025 in “International Ayurvedic Medical Journal” This case study on a 24-year-old male with Indraluptha (patchy hair loss) found that two cupping sessions followed by the application of Gunjapahala Lepa promoted new hair follicle growth and reduced lesion areas.
January 2025 in “Lasers in Medical Science” In this study, researchers found that combining fractional CO2 laser sessions with topical dutasteride was more effective in improving male androgenic alopecia than using the laser treatment alone, as observed through global photo assessments and dermoscopic parameters.
January 2025 in “Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine” This report describes an eight-year-old girl with severe hair shaft abnormalities who showed significant improvement after a single session of adipose tissue–derived exosome therapy, highlighting its potential as an innovative treatment option and the need for further studies to confirm its efficacy and safety.
September 2024 in “Heliyon” In this study, researchers observed that even a single session of hair dyeing can damage hair fibers, with significant worsening of mechanical properties and protein composition after three or more consecutive treatments, emphasizing the need to consider the cumulative impacts of dyeing on hair health.
This study investigated the health-related quality of life in individuals with androgenetic alopecia before and after photobiomodulation sessions, but the results of the assessment are not reported in the abstract.
February 2024 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” In this study, researchers introduced a new method for measuring hair loss during platelet-rich plasma therapy, observing reduced hair shedding per session in 30 patients and suggesting this technique could serve as a less variable and more patient-friendly alternative to traditional hair pull tests.
July 2020 in “Hair transplant forum international” This program overview discusses the opportunity for Congress attendees to participate in up to nine specialized sessions on hair restoration surgery, but it reports no new results.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that photodynamic therapy achieved permanent removal of nonpigmented hair in mice after multiple sessions, unlike laser treatment, which was not effective for nonpigmented hair.
July 2007 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses advancements in hair transplant procedures that allow for more follicular units to be transplanted per session but notes the lengthy procedure time required.
January 2022 in “Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatology” This case report of a 37-year-old woman with female pattern alopecia found no significant histopathological changes or follicle count improvement after three sessions of scalp microneedling.
May 2021 in “Journal of Evidence Based Medicine and Healthcare” In this study, all androgenetic alopecia patients treated with six sessions of platelet-rich plasma over six months experienced increased hair density and improved hair pull tests, suggesting PRP as an effective and safe treatment option.
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July 2008 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” This study found that trichoscopy can diagnose genetic hair shaft abnormalities without plucking or cutting hair, by visualizing characteristic features in a single session.
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September 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that mini-micrografting and plug methods achieve comparable hair density, but mini-micrografting requires fewer sessions due to its dense graft packing.
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December 2012 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” This study reported that treatments using ADSC-CM improved hair growth in all participants, with the most pronounced results after four sessions within three to four months.
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November 2007 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This study concluded that both phosphatidylcholine alone and with organic silicium effectively reduced submental fat, achieving optimal results after three sessions with mild and temporary adverse effects.
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July 2024 in “Medicina” This review investigates laser-induced Koebner-related reactions and highlights how different laser types, targets, and session frequencies affect the development of these skin responses, particularly in individuals with darker skin phototypes.
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May 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This case report observed significant improvement in hair density and thickness in a male patient with androgenetic alopecia following the addition of mesotherapy, alongside topical minoxidil and oral finasteride, over 20 sessions, with no side effects reported.
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January 2010 in “Indian journal of dermatology, venereology, and leprology” This study found that long pulsed Nd: YAG laser is a safe and effective method for hair reduction in individuals with skin types IV and V, with significant improvements observed over six sessions.
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January 2007 in “Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy” In this study, a new IPL device effectively reduced hair regrowth with high patient satisfaction, particularly in individuals with coarse dark hair and darker skin, despite repeated sessions needed for lighter hair and skin.
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August 2003 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” This study describes a method of hair restoration using large numbers of follicular micrografts and minigrafts, achieving natural-looking results in 1 or 2 sessions with minimal complications.
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January 2019 in “Revista Latino-americana De Enfermagem” In this study, the direct cost of producing autologous platelet rich plasma gel in a Rio de Janeiro university hospital was found to be US $4.88 per session, highlighting its potential as a low-cost and accessible treatment option within the Unified Health System.
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March 2013 in “Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy” This case report describes an 8-year-old girl who developed fronto-temporal hypertrichosis from 2% minoxidil solution and achieved complete resolution after two Nd:YAG laser hair removal sessions.
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August 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, QR678® and QR678 Neo® injections significantly improved hair density and thickness in women with PCOS-related alopecia over eight sessions, with effects lasting over a year.
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January 2007 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” This case report describes a 47-year-old male with advanced androgenic alopecia who had a cosmetically acceptable forelock growth after a hair restoration session using chest hair.
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August 2024 in “Current Developments in Nutrition” This study found that fitness coaches and registered dietitians/nutritionists were the primary sources of information for bodybuilders, who showed moderate nutrition knowledge, while gender, exercise history, and sessions impacted dietary supplement use, and reported adverse effects included skin rashes and increased liver enzymes.
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July 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study concluded that both botulinum toxin A and multivitamins mesotherapy effectively treat telogen effluvium, but a single botulinum toxin A session may be preferable due to its convenience and comparable efficacy.
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August 2016 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” In this study, photodynamic therapy was found to achieve permanent reduction of nonpigmented hair in mice, unlike an 800-nm diode laser, by targeting the hair matrix through repeated sessions.
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June 2024 in “JMIR Dermatology” This study found that 675 nm laser treatment improved androgenetic alopecia in Indian patients, resulting in significant increases in hair count, density, and thickness after 14 sessions, enhancing the anagen phase and other hair-related parameters.