November 2023 in “Advances and Applications in Statistics” In this retrospective study, researchers developed machine learning models to predict mortality risk among 7115 COVID-19 patients in Iran, finding that the random forests model performed best with 96% accuracy and identified factors like intubation and SpO2 as significant predictors.
October 2023 in “Biomaterials” This review highlights the potential of nanotechnology for hair follicle regeneration, focusing on strategies such as hair cycle modulation, progenitor cell stimulation, and wound-induced hair neogenesis, while also discussing regulatory challenges that may affect the development of these innovative approaches.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study reported that robotic-assisted and specialized tool techniques for FUE hair transplantation have specific indications for different hair types and scalp areas, particularly benefiting patients undergoing multiple transplants.
July 2023 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This review provides an overview of current hair restoration techniques used in facial plastic surgery, including medications, injections like platelet-rich plasma, light therapy, and follicular unit extraction. Results are not reported.
June 2023 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” In this study, the researchers reported an increase in transgender patients seeking hair restoration procedures in their clinic, with the most common interventions including hairline lowering, facial hair restoration, and body hair transplantation.
This review discusses various non-invasive methods for diagnosing alopecia areata, highlighting that trichoscopy signs like short vellus hairs and yellow dots are sensitive indicators of the condition, while advanced imaging techniques provide valuable information on hair follicle status and scalp inflammation.
January 2023 in “Psychology” This study reported that seed germination and root hair growth were significantly enhanced after exposure to an individual whose depression was treated with Emotional Freedom Techniques, suggesting that human mood may influence seed viability.
June 2022 in “Frontiers in Genetics” Machine learning is effective in predicting gene functions and their relationships with diseases.
January 2021 in “Hair therapy & transplantation”
November 2019 in “Neuro-oncology” This study found that using rind-based dosimetric techniques in brain irradiation significantly reduced scalp dose and alopecia compared to standard treatment plans, with 60% of patients experiencing no hair loss.
September 2017 in “Springer eBooks” FUE hair transplants have improved to give more natural results with less scarring and pain.
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.
September 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the challenges hair transplant surgeons face in diagnosing hair loss causes and reports no new clinical results.
January 2006 in “Guangzhou Chemistry” This article describes a new synthesis method for finasteride that reduces the use of costly and toxic reagents, making it more suitable for large-scale production, but reports no clinical results.
March 2003 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This article reports that a series of techniques can effectively improve cosmetic deformities caused by Juri and Elliott flap procedures, restoring patients to a more natural appearance.
January 2023 in “Hair transplant forum international” In this study, a new technique using a punch-out method followed by resuturing was shown to improve the appearance of widened scars from previous hair transplant procedures in 58 patients, with the advantages of being quick and not requiring additional follicular units.
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April 1997 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” The researchers reported that mast cell and nerve fiber interactions in mouse skin are highly selective for nerve fiber types and vary depending on the hair cycle phase.
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March 2009 in “Clinics in plastic surgery” This review discusses the evolution and studies of injection lipolysis for fat reduction, highlighting the need for more research to ensure patient safety and treatment efficacy; it reports no new clinical results.
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April 1971 in “Surgical Clinics of North America” The punch graft technique effectively redistributes hair to cover bald areas.
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March 2012 in “ATLA. Alternatives to laboratory animals” This study found that caffeine and flufenamic acid penetrated porcine skin more effectively through hair follicles, while the importance of the follicular pathway varied for other substances tested.
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December 2011 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” In this study, brief ultrasound exposure reduced the follicular contribution to hydrocortisone absorption while significantly increasing total skin permeability, likely due to removal of the upper stratum corneum.
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January 1971 in “The American midland naturalist” A simple method can show hair's surface pattern.
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August 2019 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” In this study, hydrosurgery for axillary osmidrosis was found to be efficient with fewer postoperative complications compared to the traditional two-incision method, showing lower rates of necrosis and scar formation, and achieving high patient satisfaction over a 24-36 month follow-up.
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January 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This pilot study found that examining changes in scalp scales after scraping may effectively distinguish seborrheic dermatitis associated with androgenetic alopecia from fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution.
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January 2025 in “Head & Neck” In this report, researchers highlighted the snail flap as a highly reliable and minimally invasive reconstructive technique that preserves hair and requires minimal hospitalization, making it suitable for elderly or frail patients with moderate scalp defects.
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March 2017 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” This paper describes a new technique using gentian violet to improve visualization during follicular unit extraction in white-haired patients, suggesting it enhances the accuracy of the procedure.
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March 2007 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the emotional impact of post-operative telogen effluvium on women undergoing hair transplantation and reports no new empirical findings.
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June 1999 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” This study found that a straightforward technique for single hair grafting achieved a 96% success rate in eyebrow transplantations with cosmetically pleasing outcomes and no complications.
July 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” CRT is more effective than oral minoxidil alone for treating hair loss.
June 2026 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This review describes the technique of follicular unit extraction with long hair, which allows for hair transplantation in androgenetic alopecia patients without shaving the donor area, and outlines its benefits, drawbacks, and primary use cases.