12 citations
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February 2023 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This study found that injecting hepatocyte growth factor-enhanced hair follicle stem cells into a rat model of ischemic stroke improved recovery by reducing inflammation, protecting the blood-brain barrier, and promoting angiogenesis.
11 citations
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May 2019 in “BioMed Research International” The researchers reported that follicular unit hair transplantation achieved a mean graft survival rate of 80.67% and significantly improved patient and observer satisfaction in individuals with stable cicatricial alopecia from postsurgical scalp scarring.
11 citations
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October 2016 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” In this study, minoxidil and human platelet lysate affected gene expression related to hair growth signaling pathways in mouse hair follicle cells.
11 citations
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July 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article discusses the benefits of follicular unit transplantation for male hair restoration, highlighting its ability to achieve natural-looking results with minimal recovery time and low risk of complications, and reports no new clinical results.
10 citations
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January 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that storing hair follicle micrografts in HEPES-buffered DMEM with ACD inhibitors like aminoguanidine significantly increased hair shaft elongation compared to phosphate-buffered salt solution, suggesting improved viability for transplantation.
9 citations
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August 2019 in “Clinical genitourinary cancer” This study suggests that 5-alpha reductase inhibitors may reduce invasive cancer features and improve survival in men undergoing radical cystectomy for high-grade urothelial carcinoma, although further research is needed to confirm these findings.
9 citations
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September 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery” In this paper, the authors describe a standardized micrografting technique for hair transplantation that significantly speeds up the procedure and minimizes surgical trauma, enhancing graft survival.
8 citations
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April 2020 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article discusses the advancements in follicular unit transplantation for hair restoration and reports no clinical results; it emphasizes improved aesthetic outcomes using updated techniques.
7 citations
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August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This review discusses the indications and technical aspects of megasession hair transplantation and reports no new clinical results.
6 citations
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August 2013 in “Facial plastic surgery clinics of North America” This article discusses the philosophy and strategies for dense packing in hair transplantation, emphasizing that not all patients are candidates, and reports no clinical results.
5 citations
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February 2021 in “Gels” In this study, HYDRO DELUXE BIO was reported to show promise for scalp mesotherapy by enhancing angiogenesis and reducing inflammation in an in vitro model.
5 citations
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September 2012 in “Dermatology Online Journal” This manuscript discusses methods to address challenges in follicular unit extraction for hair transplantation, without presenting new clinical findings.
5 citations
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April 2005 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” This article reviews the use of micrografts and minigrafts for hair restoration in various conditions, enhancing aesthetic outcomes, but it does not provide new clinical findings.
5 citations
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January 1985 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Flap surgery is effective for treating male baldness, offering immediate results with dense hair growth.
4 citations
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December 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses the role of zinc and its transporters in skin health and disorders, providing an overview without presenting new clinical results.
4 citations
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August 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review presents ergonomic methods and devices for follicular unit excision surgery but reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the importance of ergonomic practices for effective hair restoration procedures.
4 citations
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April 2020 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This article reviews the comprehensive approach needed for hair restoration in women, including preoperative evaluations, distinguishing scarring alopecias, and managing postoperative hair shock loss, but reports no new clinical findings.
4 citations
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September 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that follicular unit extraction megasession resulted in high patient satisfaction without infections for treating severe androgenetic alopecia, offering a promising one-stage option compared to multi-stage hair transplants.
4 citations
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November 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that the survival of transplanted transected hair follicles is related to the level of transection, but their growth at the recipient site is not satisfactory, leading to a recommendation against transplanting sectioned parts.
4 citations
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July 1993 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” This article, titled "Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow," was published in 1993, but it provides no abstract or new research results.
3 citations
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January 2014 in “Plastic surgery (Oakville. Print)” This article discusses treatments for secondary cicatricial alopecia and innovations in hair transplantation but reports no new clinical results.
3 citations
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May 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” In this study, using a 16G epidural needle for preparing the recipient area in hair implantation minimized grafts popping out and resulted in a natural-looking hairline with satisfactory graft survival.
3 citations
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June 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This article describes newly designed tools that reportedly ease and enhance hair transplantation surgery by improving precision, reducing graft trauma, and monitoring essential conditions.
2 citations
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January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Early diagnosis and aggressive treatment are crucial for Cicatricial Alopecia, and treatment effectiveness varies among patients.
2 citations
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September 2007 This article discusses modern hair restoration surgery techniques, the concept of follicular units, and preoperative evaluation considerations, but it reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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October 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that adjusting CO2 laser parameters to 55 W and 0.1–0.15 seconds improved hair graft survival rates to 80-90% in Oriental hair transplant patients.
2 citations
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May 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study observed that rhomboid minigraft techniques in hair restoration surgery improved graft stability and reduced complications compared to traditional rectangular minigrafts.
1 citations
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April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that cold atmospheric plasma can accelerate wound healing processes and reduce bacterial growth, including drug-resistant strains, suggesting its potential as a novel treatment for chronic wounds.
1 citations
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September 2007 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the challenges of objectively comparing hair restoration surgery techniques and emphasizes the importance of understanding these factors for both physicians and patients, without presenting new research results.
September 2026 in “Anali Mečnikìvsʹkogo ìnstitutu” This clinical case report found that after 12 months, hair transplantation using direct hair implantation in a patient with stage IV androgenetic alopecia showed high graft survival rates and preserved natural hair growth.