January 2024 in “ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering” A new method using a microfluidic device can prepare hair follicle germs efficiently for potential use in hair loss treatments.
July 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The sharp implanter method for hair graft placement is simpler and faster, allowing for dense packing of grafts with natural results.
August 2023 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The new hair transplant device reduces damage to hair follicles and makes surgery more comfortable for the surgeon.
5 citations,
October 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Skin problems are common after stem cell transplants, and early treatment by dermatologists can improve patient outcomes.
63 citations,
September 2009 in “Regenerative Medicine” Scientists found a way to grow human hair cells in a lab that can create new hair when transplanted.
May 1991 in “Current problems in dermatology” Skin issues can indicate immune system problems.
6 citations,
May 2004 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” By 2004, Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) was the most effective method for surgical hair restoration, while the newer Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) had more disadvantages and was less recommended.
June 2002 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Using a microscope during hair transplants cuts damage to follicles in half and could improve hair growth.
March 2021 in “Dermatological reviews” Hair transplant works well, but needs more research for better results.
8 citations,
April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Using microscopes in hair transplants reduces follicle damage.
December 2011 in “Asia-Pacific biotech news” In 2011, there were major scientific breakthroughs in cancer treatment, immunity, Parkinson's, virus simulation, schizophrenia, hair growth, lung cancer, and medical grafts.
291 citations,
October 2005 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Adult stem cells from rat whisker follicles can regenerate hair follicles and sebaceous glands.
28 citations,
July 2017 in “Expert Review of Anticancer Therapy” Breast cancer patients taking CDK4/6 inhibitors are more likely to experience fatigue, hair loss, and mouth sores.
4 citations,
January 2019 in “Elsevier eBooks” Finding new uses for existing drugs is promising and can lead to safer, more effective medicines.
February 2023 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Careful planning and skilled surgery can make hair replacement safe and effective.
1 citations,
January 2017 in “Social Science Research Network” The document suggests creating a secure database for indigenous knowledge and recommends that the TKDL actively fight patents that slightly alter traditional knowledge.
1 citations,
November 1994 in “JAMA” The document praises a resource on hair growth disorders and recognizes a reference on blood diseases' molecular aspects as authoritative.
The book is a detailed guide on hair growth issues and treatments, recommended for specialists and hospital libraries.
36 citations,
November 1961 in “Archives of Dermatology” The document suggests that the traditional understanding of hair growth cycles and alopecia may be inaccurate and that blood supply plays a significant role in hair growth and loss.
35 citations,
April 2008 in “Human Molecular Genetics” Skin and hair can help us understand organ regeneration, especially how certain stem cells might be used to form new organs.
6 citations,
July 2021 in “Microbial biotechnology” The combined treatment with engineered bacteria and yellow LED light improved wound healing in mice.
May 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Activating Wnt in skin cells controls the number of hair follicles by directing cell movement and fate.
May 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” DNMT3A is crucial for healthy skin and hair growth.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Obesity can weaken the skin's ability to fight infections because fat cells stop and reduce the infection-fighting properties of nearby stem cells.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Arrector pili muscle regulates hair follicle stem cells, DNA methylation needed for hair cycling, and Wnt/B-catenin signaling starts hair growth.
152 citations,
January 2004 in “Current anthropology” Humans lost body hair relatively recently in evolution.
67 citations,
February 2020 in “Journal of Ginseng Research” Korean Red Ginseng has beneficial components that help with stress, immunity, fatigue, memory, blood flow, and disease protection.
43 citations,
August 2008 in “Regenerative Medicine” Scientists created early-stage hairs from mouse cells that grew into normal, pigmented hair when implanted into other mice.
41 citations,
December 2015 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The conclusion is that a new biopsy technique and humidity chamber help study skin mites better and suggest mite overpopulation may cause skin diseases.
40 citations,
January 2009 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Fetal cells could improve skin repair with minimal scarring and are a potential ready-to-use solution for tissue engineering.