November 2009 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” This article reviews the critical role of hairline design in hair restoration surgery and emphasizes the need for careful planning to avoid poor outcomes, without presenting new clinical data.
6 citations
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August 2024 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery”
4 citations
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June 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review describes the edge out punch for follicular unit excision, which may reduce follicle transection with its thicker walls and internal bevel design compared to other punch shapes, but reports no new clinical results.
January 2002 in “China Surfactant Detergent & Cosmetics” This study compared shampoos and found that shampoo D, containing polyquaternium-10, guar gum, and dimethicone, was most effective in restoring chemically permed hair.
May 2015 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” This article introduces a novel, inexpensive hair preparation technique using glove-finger sheaths to secure and protect hair during calvarial surgery, reducing procedure time and hair damage without the need for full scalp shaving.
15 citations
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October 2016 in “Journal of dermatological treatment” This paper reviews the literature on acquired trichorrhexis nodosa, a clinical hair loss diagnosis associated with hair care practices, particularly in those with tightly curled hair, and emphasizes management through protective hair care regimens rather than traditional prescription therapies.
4 citations
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July 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study found that cooling combined with antioxidants can improve scalp cooling effectiveness in preventing chemotherapy-induced alopecia by maintaining hair follicle viability and function.
13 citations
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September 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This article discusses various repair techniques for hair transplants, emphasizing meticulous methods to improve cosmetic outcomes when donor hair is limited, but it presents no new clinical results.
4 citations
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February 2017 in “Archives of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This study compared single and double-layer wound closure in hair restoration surgery and found no significant difference in scar size or quality. Single-layer closure was faster, less costly, and had better scar mobility, according to the researchers' report.
July 2019 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This abstract provides contact information for François Kuonen at the Lausanne University Hospital Center and reports no new research findings.
8 citations
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May 2003 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the importance of preparing and storing human hair follicle grafts during micrograft transplantation in hair restoration surgery and reports no new research findings.
4 citations
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March 2021 in “Journal of Surfactants and Detergents” This study found that hair treated with shampoo containing water-soluble silicone demonstrated smoother sliding and better detangling, compared to shampoo with water-insoluble silicone, due to differences in conditioning film formation.
16 citations
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May 2017 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” In this clinical study, the use of potentiated zinc pyrithione shampoo improved scalp health and hair surface characteristics, suggesting that unhealthy scalp conditions may negatively impact pre-emergent hair's cuticle surface.
January 1996 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the challenges of unsightly scars and lumpy grafts in hair transplantation, highlighting the need for methods to predict abnormal scar reactions, but reports no new findings.
November 1998 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses recent advancements in hair restoration techniques, focusing on optimizing efficiency for megasession procedures, and reports no new experimental results.
3 citations
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January 1990 in “Cancer chemotherapy and pharmacology” Topical thiols may prevent hair loss caused by certain chemotherapy drugs.
19 citations
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September 2021 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” This study suggests that pretreatment with a PPAR-γ modulator may prevent damage to hair follicle stem cells caused by a chemotherapy metabolite, potentially offering a strategy to mitigate permanent chemotherapy-induced alopecia.
3 citations
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January 2013 in “Scholar Commons (University of South Carolina)” This article explores prevention options for skin breakdown in pediatric intensive care patients, focusing on the effectiveness of barrier protection versus specialty surfaces, but reports no new clinical results.
June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” In this study, researchers described cases of traction alopecia in young Sikh boys due to hair tying practices, emphasizing the importance of early intervention and education to prevent progression and support hair regrowth, using strategies like changing hair tying methods and topical treatments when appropriate.
June 2026 in “EJC Paediatric Oncology” In this retrospective study on pediatric craniospinal irradiation, researchers found that permanent radiation-induced alopecia occurred in 45.8% of patients, with higher radiation doses and treatment intensity being significant predictors, suggesting that defined dosimetric thresholds can support scalp-sparing planning.
May 2026 in “Journal of Health Sciences and Medicine” This study found that biotinoyl tripeptide-1-loaded solid lipid nanoparticles significantly improved thermal protection in hair, enhancing cuticle integrity and resistance to heat damage, compared to control samples.
February 2026 in “Journal of Craniofacial Surgery Open” This narrative review outlines the biological costs of hair extensions, such as traction leading to hair loss and scalp issues, and suggests a prevention-focused model involving risk assessment, surveillance, and tiered therapies to minimize alopecia risk and maintain scalp health.
10 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This review examines treatments for chemotherapy-induced alopecia, reporting that combining mechanical and chemical interventions may offer some benefits, though the evidence is not yet definitive.
1 citations
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July 2010 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This text resembles an instructional or informational template for journal subscribers and authors, not a research abstract reporting specific findings.
September 1997 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” This announcement from Redfield Corporation introduces the first disposable linear slot punches for hair restoration surgery, with sharpness guaranteed for up to 500 recipient sites.
This article reviews interventions for preventing chemotherapy-induced alopecia and highlights scalp cooling as the only currently effective method, while noting its limitations and other potential options without providing new results.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Health Science” This study evaluated emerging techniques for managing chemotherapy-induced alopecia and found that scalp cooling significantly reduced hair loss, while photobiomodulation was well-tolerated without major adverse effects; however, further research is needed to refine treatment protocols and ensure long-term safety.
21 citations
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August 2000 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This source reports that hair surgeons can now regularly and significantly reduce damage to existing hair follicles in early-stage pattern baldness patients, helping preserve hair during treatment with finasteride or minoxidil.
30 citations
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January 2014 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This review discusses traction alopecia in individuals with Afro-textured hair and emphasizes the importance of education to prevent this condition, but it reports no new clinical results.
March 2005 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that reintroducing certain depleted amino acids into weathered hair using cosmetic treatments can strengthen the hair, improving its look and feel and reducing damage and breakage.