4 citations,
November 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international” Only about 14% of hair follicles can be safely removed in hair transplants without affecting the surrounding area.
January 2024 in “Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine” Red LED light therapy helps reduce hair loss and improves hair regrowth in long COVID patients.
Robotic-assisted hair transplant is effective and less painful, but needs more evaluation for long-term results.
6 citations,
May 2013 in “Dermatologic Surgery” FUE can be successfully done on African-American hair by using larger punch tools and careful techniques to reduce hair damage.
8 citations,
February 2016 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” Hair transplants can make hair follicles larger and hair shafts thicker.
145 citations,
December 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Finasteride 1mg helps reverse hair miniaturization in men and postmenopausal women.
39 citations,
November 2013 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Human alpha defensin 5 helps heal wounds, reduce bacteria, and grow hair on burned skin.
4 citations,
January 2015 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” Hair follicle stem cells could be used to treat the skin condition vitiligo.
49 citations,
October 2009 in “Cancer research” Disrupting Stat3 in hair follicle stem cells greatly reduces skin tumor formation.
March 2009 in “Medical & surgical dermatology” Women with androgenetic alopecia have fewer terminal hairs, phenol in nail surgery is safe, and a new hair transplant method is faster and less damaging.
25 citations,
October 2011 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” Nonhead hair transplantation is effective for patients with limited head donor hair, but more research is needed.
98 citations,
December 2008 in “Human mutation” A genetic change in the EDAR gene causes the unique hair traits found in East Asians.
7 citations,
January 2017 in “International Journal of Trichology” Hair transplant can cause hard-to-treat keloids in some patients.
36 citations,
March 2018 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Sweat glands and hair follicles are structurally connected within a specific layer of skin fat.
35 citations,
April 2011 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” sPLA2-X is crucial for normal hair growth and follicle health.
8 citations,
January 2015 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Hair restoration techniques have improved but still rely on limited donor hair, with new methods like cloning and gene therapy being explored.
8 citations,
December 2014 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” CTE and FPHL are different hair loss types with unique causes.
4 citations,
August 2017 in “JAMA Dermatology” Norman Orentreich pioneered hair transplantation, improving techniques over time for more natural results.
4 citations,
May 2002 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” A new hair loss classification for women improves treatment, but careful patient selection is crucial for successful hair transplantation.
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.
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.
31 citations,
January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology” The arrector pili muscle might play a role in hair loss and needs more research to understand its impact.
15 citations,
March 2000 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Hair transplantation has evolved since 1822, with significant advancements by key figures and widespread international growth.
9 citations,
March 2013 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The article explains how to rebuild parts of the head and face and how to transplant hair to cover scars, highlighting the need for careful planning and choosing the right method for each patient.
8 citations,
April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Using microscopes in hair transplants reduces follicle damage.
4 citations,
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.
November 2018 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that hair transplant clinics should focus on effective marketing, online presence, and quality patient care, while the industry should promote high standards and education through organizations like FUE Europe.
May 2013 in “Trends in Urology & Men's Health” Male-pattern hair loss is normal, often involves hormone effects on hair follicles, and can be treated with medication or surgery, but new treatments are being researched.
July 2021 in “Medical journal, Armed Forces India” Using platelet-rich plasma in hair restoration surgery significantly improves hair density after 6 months and is safe to use.
April 2012 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” The document concludes that diagnosing hair loss requires evaluating multiple histological features, as no single feature is definitive on its own.