May 2020 in “International journal of molecular biology” Mutations in the AR gene cause hair thinning and loss.
August 2023 in “Bioengineering” Bioprinting could greatly improve health outcomes but faces challenges like material choice and ensuring long-term survival of printed tissues.
October 2024 in “A I Burnasyan Federal Medical Biophysical Center Clinical Bulletin” Various treatments effectively manage androgenetic alopecia.
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.
April 2008 in “Medical & surgical dermatology” Certain hairstyles can cause scalp diseases, smoking is linked to hair loss, 5% minoxidil foam is effective for hair loss treatment, and various factors influence wound healing and hair growth.
66 citations,
October 2006 in “Journal of Surgical Oncology” Different scalp reconstruction methods work well, but the best one depends on the patient's unique needs.
11 citations,
April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Different hair transplant methods vary in time and cost, but the best results depend on hairline design and hair qualities, not just the technique.
January 1997 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The book "Eye and Skin Disease" is recommended for its detailed coverage of the connection between eye and skin conditions.
9 citations,
August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Recognize and treat hair loss conditions that mimic androgenetic alopecia by identifying warning signs and using proper tools.
3 citations,
April 2020 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Beard hair transplantation is generally satisfying, requires 250-800 grafts, uses FUE to avoid scars, needs careful planning, has some risks, and hair regrowth starts after 4-6 months.
4 citations,
June 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The edge out punch is a tool that lowers the chance of damaging hair follicles during hair transplant surgery.
4 citations,
May 2005 in “Seminars in Plastic Surgery” Carlos Oscar Uebel developed a hair transplant method that looks natural, has low risk, and shows full growth in 6-12 months.
1 citations,
February 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Using a 30°-sapphire blade at a lower angle causes the least injury in hair transplants.
Transplanting beard hair into a scalp wound after hair transplant surgery improves scar appearance and hair keeps its normal traits.
32 citations,
January 2005 in “Advances in Biochemical Engineering / Biotechnology” Fetal wounds heal without scarring because of different biological factors, which could help improve adult wound healing.
20 citations,
February 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Micropigmentation effectively hides scalp scars with few complications.
17 citations,
January 2010 in “PubMed” Optimal storage solutions and effective additives are crucial for improving the survival of hair transplant grafts.
17 citations,
June 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Chinese patients have fewer hair follicles than Caucasians, and transplanting hair at 40% of normal density works for natural-looking hairlines.
15 citations,
March 1981 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Fiber implantation for pattern baldness was largely unsuccessful with many complications and is not recommended.
12 citations,
January 2010 in “Hair transplant forum international” The survival rates of hair grafts are similar regardless of how they are trimmed.
11 citations,
January 2011 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Follicular unit transplant successfully repigmented vitiligo patch on upper lip.
5 citations,
October 2013 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” Hair transplant improves with regenerative medicine and FUE technique.
3 citations,
July 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Ahmad's sharp scissor technique reduces hair follicle damage without taking more time.
2 citations,
June 2000 in “Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” Hair transplantation techniques have improved over time, leading to natural-looking results and high graft survival rates, making it a popular treatment for hair loss.
June 2017 in “JPRAS Open” Hair transplant was successful on a bald area after skin graft surgery.
June 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Women in Australia report different signs of facial aging compared to women in the US, UK, and Canada; men with Lichen planopilaris often have hormonal abnormalities and thyroid disease.
June 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Most men with lichen planopilaris had it confirmed by biopsy and often had thyroid issues, sexual dysfunction, or prostate cancer, hinting at a link with hormonal problems.
May 2004 in “The Journal of Laryngology & Otology” The first book is highly recommended for facial surgery education, the second book is useful despite its limited focus, and the third book is not user-friendly due to dense text and poor images.
June 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Chinese scalps have fewer hair clusters than Caucasians, and transplanting 30 clusters per square centimeter creates a natural-looking hairline for bald Chinese individuals.
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Microneedling with PRP and minoxidil (5%) improves hair growth more than minoxidil (5%) alone.