January 2024 in “Animals” Circular RNA ERCC6 helps activate stem cells important for cashmere goat hair growth by interacting with specific molecules in an m6A modification-dependent way.
1 citations,
June 2014 in “Journal of developmental biology” Retinoic acid helps change skin cells and is important for skin development and hair growth.
December 2023 in “Regenerative therapy” miRNA-based therapies show promise for treating skin diseases, including hair loss, in animals.
1 citations,
January 2022 in “European Journal of Pharmacology” Riboflavin 5′-phosphate (FMN) shows potential for treating androgen-related conditions but may be limited in treating prostate cancer.
2 citations,
May 2023 in “Journal of Advanced Research” Two mutations in KRT74 and EDAR genes cause sheep to have finer wool.
32 citations,
December 2019 in “The Journal of clinical investigation/The journal of clinical investigation” A protein called IL-36γ causes skin side effects from certain cancer treatments when combined with a common skin bacteria.
1 citations,
December 2022 in “BMC Genomics” The Msx2 gene affects feather development in Hungarian white geese and a specific gene variation could indicate feather quality.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Researchers created human cells that can turn into sebocytes, which may help study and treat skin conditions like acne.
28 citations,
January 2008 in “Journal of medical investigation” Sp6 promotes tooth development by reducing follistatin levels.
23 citations,
January 2014 in “Molecular Therapy” Applying a special DNA plasmid to the skin can make it thicker and stronger.
218 citations,
December 2011 in “Advances in Urology” The document concludes that the 5 alpha-reductase enzymes are important in steroid metabolism and related to various human diseases, with inhibitors used to treat conditions like male pattern baldness and prostate issues.
85 citations,
October 2006 in “Current opinion in cell biology” Feather growth and regeneration involve complex patterns, stem cells, and evolutionary insights.
27 citations,
November 2008 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Follicular Unit Extraction is a less invasive hair transplant method with potential for natural results but has challenges like longer surgery time and higher cost.
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.
3 citations,
May 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Most men's multi-hair follicles naturally stand perpendicular to a line from the top of their head, which is important for natural-looking hair transplants.
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.
15 citations,
December 2007 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Hair transplantation has improved with techniques that increase graft survival and patient satisfaction for more natural results.
5 citations,
September 2005 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Using a polarized LED magnifier during hair transplants eases recipient site creation and reduces eye strain but doesn't improve graft creation or placement.
January 2016 in “Georg Thieme Verlag eBooks” Hair transplantation in East Asians needs special techniques to ensure natural results and prevent complications due to their unique hair and scalp characteristics.
September 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Robotic hair transplants are easier and quicker to learn than traditional methods.
January 2016 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that there are various causes and treatments for hair loss, with hair transplantation being a notable option.
2 citations,
August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” The conclusion is that careful planning and technique in hair transplant surgery are crucial for successful graft harvesting and minimizing scars, with proper aftercare to avoid complications.
3 citations,
July 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Ahmad's sharp scissor technique reduces hair follicle damage without taking more time.
May 2006 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Most nonbald men's multi-hair follicles are naturally positioned perpendicular to a line from the scalp's crown, which is important for natural-looking hair transplants.
6 citations,
July 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Surgeons make more mistakes in hair transplant procedures as they get tired or do more work.
5 citations,
June 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Hair restoration for East Asians should consider their unique characteristics like head shape, hair thickness, and hair density, and use modified procedures and treatments to minimize scarring and maintain hair density.
2 citations,
April 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Tumescent fluid increases scalp hair angles, which may improve hair transplant results and reduce surgeon fatigue.
3 citations,
June 2005 in “Ophthalmology Clinics of North America” Follicular unit transplantation treats hair loss and restores eyebrows with short recovery and natural results.
77 citations,
April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The document concludes that follicular unit transplantation offers more natural results and better graft survival than older hair transplant methods.
1 citations,
October 2018 in “InTech eBooks” The document concludes that treatments for cicatricial alopecia are not well-supported by evidence, but hair transplantation shows more predictable and satisfactory results.