31 citations
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September 2020 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Hair follicle stem cells may help repair the brain after a stroke.
6 citations
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October 2022 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This study suggests that hair follicle mesenchymal stem cells may alleviate small intestinal ischemia-reperfusion injury in rats by promoting angiogenesis, reducing apoptosis, and enhancing intestinal stem cell expression.
December 2023 in “International Journal of Medical Arts” In this study, researchers observed significant morphological and histological differences in transplanted hair follicles compared to native donor follicles post-FUE hair transplantation for androgenetic alopecia, highlighting substantial variations in sebaceous gland and root sheath degeneration at the recipient site.
June 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study suggests that hair follicle mesenchymal stem cells may alleviate small intestinal ischaemia-reperfusion injury in rats by promoting angiogenesis, reducing apoptosis, and protecting intestinal mucosal function.
May 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that hair follicle stem cells, when transplanted in a rat model of ischaemic stroke, migrated to affected areas, expressed neuron-specific markers, and reduced infarct volume, suggesting potential therapeutic benefits.
1 citations
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August 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that hair follicle stem cell transplantation in a rat model of ischaemic stroke reduced infarct volume and promoted neurological recovery, suggesting potential therapeutic benefits for stroke treatment.
August 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study, transplantation of rat hair follicle stem cells was associated with reduced infarct volume and enhanced neurological recovery after ischaemic stroke, suggesting therapeutic potential for further clinical development.
6 citations
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January 2023 in “npj regenerative medicine” This study found that transplanting hair follicles into human scars may remodel fibrotic tissue and reduce scarring by altering collagen structure and decreasing pro-fibrotic factors.
1 citations
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January 2021 in “SSRN Electronic Journal” In this pilot study, the researchers observed that transplanting anagen hair follicles into human scars can promote remodeling of fibrotic tissue and inhibit pro-fibrotic factors, offering potential new treatments for mature scars.
January 2001 in “Chinese Journal of Aesthetic Medicine” This study found that a simple surgical technique for eyebrow restoration using hair follicle transplantation yielded satisfactory results in all 18 cases.
March 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” In this study, researchers found that storing hair grafts at 37°C with 10% DMEM led to better graft survival compared to other solutions and temperatures, suggesting this method may enhance graft longevity and therapeutic outcomes.
1 citations
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February 2023 in “Siriraj Medical Journal/San Sirirat” This study found that Thai males with androgenic alopecia displayed lower average hair density in the occipital scalp compared to other Asian populations, but higher than those with advanced AGA.
January 1999 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses advancements in hair restoration surgery techniques and does not provide new research findings.
September 2016 in “Journal of dermatological science” In this study, transplanted whisker follicles from ND-GFP mice aided spinal cord repair in injured mice, and surprisingly, also grew long hair shafts at the site of transplantation.
8 citations
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January 2021 in “PubMed” This study suggests that hair follicle-derived mesenchymal stem cell transplantation may effectively treat acute pancreatitis by reducing inflammation and promoting pancreatic regeneration in a rat model.
3 citations
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June 2025 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Hair follicle-derived melanocyte transplant could effectively treat vitiligo by restoring skin color.
December 2022 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that transplanted hair follicle-associated pluripotent stem cells in mice differentiated into keratinocytes and stimulated hair growth by producing mature hair shafts.
March 2017 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” This case report suggests that transplanted hair follicles may be more resistant to alopecia areata than native hair, potentially offering new insights into the condition's pathophysiology and treatment options.
6 citations
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June 2017 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” This study reported that using hair follicles from the scalp in punch-type grafts improved healing in chronic venous ulcers compared to traditional hairless punch grafts.
May 2022 in “Portuguese Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” In this study, a case of chronic skin ulcer due to livedoid vasculopathy fully healed following hair-follicle transplantation, suggesting potential effectiveness of this treatment approach.
43 citations
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July 2014 in “Experimental Dermatology” This review explores the relationship between hair follicles and wound healing, emphasizing the importance of translating scientific findings into practical therapies for chronic wounds, but it reports no new experimental results.
4 citations
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August 2015 in “PloS one” This study found that whisker follicle stem cells transplanted to injured spinal cords in mice contributed to healing and unexpectedly grew hair at the injury site.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, hair follicle-associated pluripotent stem cells from transgenic mice successfully normalized hair follicles and stimulated hair growth in athymic nude mice, indicating potential for cellular hair-loss therapy.
51 citations
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November 2010 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study measured the lengths and depths of different portions of occipital scalp hair follicles and suggested cutting below 1 mm for hair regeneration procedures to avoid damaging the bulge zone.
1 citations
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June 2017 in “PLOS ONE” This study found that host cells play a crucial role in the maturation of reconstructed hair follicles, emphasizing their participation in hair follicle reconstruction processes.
42 citations
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February 2021 in “Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy” This review discusses potential cell sources and bioengineering strategies for regenerating hair follicles with functional cycling, reporting no new results.
26 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of cutaneous and aesthetic surgery” Hair transplant combining scalp and beard hair with PRP was successful for scarring alopecia.
19 citations
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April 2010 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This study found that partial follicular units extracted from the donor area can survive and regenerate new hairs at their original site and when transplanted, effectively creating two hair follicles from one.
6 citations
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October 2021 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” In this study, eyebrow restoration using FUE-harvested single hair follicle grafts was explored, emphasizing the importance of donor hair selection, placement technique, and postoperative care in achieving optimal results, while highlighting challenges such as scarring and skin perfusion.
1 citations
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September 2016 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” This article describes a modified follicular unit extraction technique using a reverse rake scalp elevator, which may reduce follicular transection rates in hair transplantation from the lower occipital donor region.