January 2024 in “Medicina estética/Medicina estética” This article highlights the critical need to accurately differentiate between seborrheic dermatitis and lichen planus before performing hair transplants, due to the potential impact on graft survival and transplant outcomes.
May 2011 in “Dermatología argentina” In this case report, a female patient with frontal fibrosing alopecia and lichen scleroatrophicus vulvae experienced excellent results from hair microtransplants combined with finasteride and topical minoxidil, maintained over six years.
October 2025 in “Revista fisio&terapia.” This literature review identified expected postoperative events and complications from hair transplantation using the Follicular Unit Extraction technique, which includes pain, infection, and others. Effective patient education, proper postoperative care, and follow-up are essential for successful outcomes.
January 2024 in “Surgical & Cosmetic Dermatology” This source describes two cases of hair transplantation in transgender patients with Androgenetic Alopecia, showing good results using Follicular Unit Extraction and Follicular Unit Transplantation techniques, highlighting the need for more research specific to this population.
This study reviewed the evolution of hair transplantation techniques, particularly FUE and FUT, and found that both methods offer satisfactory outcomes for alopecia, though FUE is preferred for its less invasive nature, while FUT is better suited for larger areas despite a linear scar.
May 2025 in “Arquivos Catarinenses de Medicina” In this case report, an 8-year-old girl with burn-induced cicatricial alopecia showed improved graft survival after hair transplantation due to preparatory microfat grafting, which enhanced tissue conditions and possibly increased follicular unit survival rates to about 80%, higher than typically expected.
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April 2011 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This report describes two cases where lichen planopilaris may have compromised the hair follicles in both donor and recipient areas following follicular unit transplantation.
May 2025 in “LUMEN ET VIRTUS” This study reports that perioperative nursing care for hair transplant patients improves outcomes by reducing complications and enhancing patient satisfaction, emphasizing the crucial role of nurses in managing the procedure.
October 2024 in “Medicina Estética Revista Científica de la Sociedad Española de Medicina Estética (SEME)” This study suggests that follicular unit viability during hair transplantation is best preserved at lower storage temperatures, specifically around 4 °C, and provides insights into optimal cooling practices to enhance transplant success.
February 2026 in “Revista Eletrônica Polidisciplinar Voos.” In this integrative narrative review, researchers reported that aromatase inhibition using dutasteride and Serenoa repens after hair transplant can effectively preserve follicles and minimize side effects, suggesting personalized strategies may optimize clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction.
March 2026 in “Revista Ibero-Americana de Humanidades, Ciências e Educação” This study reports that perioperative use of dutasteride, both orally and through mesotherapy, may enhance hair graft survival and reduce shock loss in patients undergoing hair transplantation for androgenetic alopecia.
December 2019 in “Medicina estética/Medicina estética” This review discusses the use of platelet-rich plasma as an adjunctive treatment for patients undergoing hair transplant and reports no clinical results; the authors suggest it could be beneficial but emphasize the need for scientific evidence.
December 2019 in “Medicina estética/Medicina estética” This review examines the current scientific evidence on using platelet-rich plasma as an adjunctive treatment for patients undergoing hair transplant but reports no new clinical findings.
This report describes two cases where lichen planopilaris compromised hair follicles in both donor and recipient areas after follicular unit transplantation, emphasizing the need for a biopsy if lichen planopilaris is suspected.
December 2024 in “Caderno Pedagógico” This review found limited scientific evidence on the importance of scalp health for successful hair transplants, with most care recommendations based on surgeons' opinions.
This case report and literature review concluded that using the follicular unit extraction technique for hair transplants in androgenetic alopecia patients yields satisfactory aesthetic results and high patient satisfaction over 12 months.
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January 2023 in “Surgical Neurology International” This case report describes the successful use of percutaneous and endovascular embolization with PHIL embolic agent to treat a rare scalp arteriovenous fistula following a hair transplant.
January 2023 in “Repositorio Institucional Universidad El Bosque” In this case report, a rare traumatic arteriovenous fistula following hair transplant was successfully treated using percutaneous and endovascular embolization with PHIL, a liquid embolic agent.
This study reports that using stamps to mark scalp incisions with gentian violet ink and a barrier film improved incision symmetry and maintained slot visibility for hair graft insertion in the frontal region.
In this systematic review, the authors reported that both FUE and FUT hair transplant techniques induce oxidative stress and inflammation, impacting graft survival, but interventions like PRGF, CO2 laser, and dermal microtissues can enhance healing, reduce inflammation, and improve follicular survival.
March 2013 in “Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica” This article reviews advances in hair transplant techniques such as megasessions of micro and mini grafts, highlighting platelet growth factors' potential to enhance hair density, without reporting new clinical findings.
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February 2022 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that CD26+ fibroblasts are crucial for effective extracellular matrix production and achieving rapid epidermal and dermal homeostasis in human tissue-engineered skin substitutes transplanted onto rodents.
December 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The conference highlighted new treatments and research in pediatric skin conditions, emphasizing collaboration and innovation.
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July 2007 in “Hair transplant forum international” This study reported that using platelet-rich plasma as a storage medium for hair grafts in hair restoration surgery may improve graft survival rates and accelerate healing.
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March 2002 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” This article describes techniques for hair restoration surgery, including using intradermal sutures for donor area closure and employing the retroauricular ellipse from a facelift as a donor site, but reports no new clinical results.
This abstract introduces 3D bioprinted skin grafts as a promising alternative to traditional skin grafts, emphasizing how using stem cells in the bioink can enhance vascularization and hair follicle regeneration, potentially improving graft integration and function without the donor site risks.
November 2014 in “Surgical research updates” In this study, PRP improved capillary formation and increased hair follicle density after hair transplantation in rats, suggesting it may enhance the success of such procedures.
July 1999 in “Liver transplantation and surgery” Oxygen levels can drop during liver transplant if bypass pressures are too high, but other reasons should be checked first.
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April 2010 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This review discusses the current procedure for follicular unit hair transplantation, emphasizing its natural and reproducible results, but does not report new clinical findings.
January 2024 in “Más dermatología” This study discusses how hair characteristics, such as color, thickness, and volume, change with age and hormonal factors, affecting perceived age, and introduces concepts of hair aging and the nuanced diagnosis between androgenic and senile alopecia.