October 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” This source highlights the challenges in treating cicatricial alopecia, noting that follicular unit extraction hair transplantation offers a minimally invasive and successful option to improve cosmetic outcomes for patients with permanent hair loss from scarring.
This analysis highlighted that alopecia can significantly lower quality of life and noted a large increase in the popularity of surgical hair restoration procedures, which aim to regrow lost hair rather than just prevent further loss.
August 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article discusses the premade slit method in hair restoration surgery, emphasizing the importance of a tailored depth control instrument for optimal follicle implantation, but provides no new clinical results.
This review discusses advancements in hair transplantation techniques and treatments for androgenic alopecia, highlighting the role of finasteride, minoxidil, and emerging stem cell research, but reports no clinical results.
This review discusses the evidence for testosterone therapy to improve sexual desire in women after bilateral oophorectomy and provides prescribing recommendations for nurse practitioners, but it reports no new clinical results.
May 2018 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” The book is a detailed guide for plastic surgeons with clear explanations and is recommended for both new and experienced practitioners.
This article discusses various surgical options for treating leukotrichia in vitiligo patients and reports that hair transplantation shows more promising results, particularly for eyebrows and eyelashes, compared to previous methods.
Surgical hair restoration can be done without hair transplantation.
This study found that ethanolic plant extract of Peperomia pellucida increased hair length in rabbits in a dose-dependent manner but did not significantly affect hair mass compared to controls.
April 2017 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This study observed that systemic acitretin improved symptoms in 75% of lichen planopilaris patients, despite varied responses and a dominant female prevalence.
Methods to restore hair medically and surgically exist.
Non-transplantation methods can effectively restore hair.
November 2015 in “Summit (Simon Fraser University)” In this study, significant changes in hair fiber dimensions were observed between pre- and post-operative states in males undergoing abdominal surgery, with values normalizing by the fourth post-operative week.
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.
November 2014 in “Surgical research updates” In this study, PRP improved capillary formation and increased hair follicle density after hair transplantation in rats, suggesting it may enhance the success of such procedures.
November 2014 in “PubMed” This article discusses the potential of a robotic surgical device to overcome limitations of traditional hair restoration methods, but reports no new clinical results and calls for further testing.
Robotic-assisted hair transplant is effective and less painful, but needs more evaluation for long-term results.
September 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” This document only provides affiliation and role information for individuals associated with hair centers in Charlotte, North Carolina, and does not contain any research results or conclusions.
January 2013 in “IRIS UNIMORE (University of Modena and Reggio Emilia)” This study found that silica nanoparticles penetrate the outer stratum corneum of human skin, with surface hydrophobization potentially enhancing this penetration.
September 2011 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the importance of design elements in zone planning for successful hair restoration, but does not present any new study findings.
September 2010 in “Hair transplant forum international” Alfonso Barrera was recognized as Surgeon of the Month.
July 2010 in “Hair transplant forum international” This text reads as a narrative or historical account and does not report any new research findings.
March 2010 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article reports no new research findings; it recounts an experience at the First Mediterranean Workshop for Hair Restoration Surgery.
March 2010 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses Robert Reese's journey from surviving heart surgery at 14 to becoming influential in hair restoration, without presenting new research findings.
February 2010 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Surgery on a baby with a skin disorder improved eyelid position and eye health.
September 2009 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article introduces Dr. Robert H. True and highlights the growing field of hair restoration but does not report new research findings.
July 2009 in “Hair transplant forum international” This survey by the ISHRS reports that despite the economic downturn, the demand for hair restoration procedures remained resilient in 2009.
April 2009 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The document concludes that the first book on mesotherapy lacks convincing evidence, the second book is good for beginners in facial rejuvenation, and the third book is valuable for understanding complications in skin surgery.
March 2009 in “Hair transplant forum international” This document is a placeholder for an abstract and contains no scientific findings or results.
January 2009 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” This study evaluated surgical methods for treating cicatricial alopecia and found that factors such as size, location, and shape are crucial in deciding the approach, with good outcomes seen in 18 out of 24 patients.