September 2025 in “Scientific periodicals of Ukraine” This study observed that follicular unit extraction combined with direct hair implantation successfully restored hair in a patient with multifocal post-burn alopecia, achieving nearly natural growth density and patient satisfaction.
February 2026 in “Cosmetics”
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April 2017 in “Dermatologic surgery” This study concluded that bimatoprost 0.03%, applied either twice or once daily, is safe, well-tolerated, and effective in improving eyebrow fullness and darkness in individuals with eyebrow hypotrichosis.
26 citations
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May 2017 in “Lasers in Medical Science” This study found that combining ablative fractional CO₂ laser therapy with hair growth factors significantly increased hair density in men with androgenetic alopecia compared to using growth factors alone.
March 2021 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” A man unhappy with his old hair restoration got a new, natural-looking hairline using a combination of follicular unit extraction and punch graft reduction.
March 2013 in “CRC Press eBooks” This review discusses the development and history of follicular unit transplantation and reports no new clinical results.
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September 2024 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that thermoporometry measurements effectively assessed hair porosity, showing that bleaching increases overall pore volume by adding smaller pores, while prolonged bleaching leads to fewer but larger pores likely due to pore-merging.
5 citations
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October 2020 in “Lasers in Medical Science” This study found that combination therapy with LLLT and 5% minoxidil improved hair diameter and density more effectively than each treatment alone in women with female pattern hair loss.
3 citations
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October 2010 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The new surgical technique for vitiligo is effective, safe, and cost-efficient.
1 citations
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March 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This case report describes promising results in treating poliosis circumscripta with exosomes and fractional picosecond laser, showing significant hair regrowth and repigmentation, though spontaneous repigmentation cannot be ruled out.
1 citations
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April 1995 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” This study describes the Mercedes incision technique, which may improve hair transplant results by reducing graft compression and row cropping, leading to a more natural appearance.
November 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that a hair serum with plant-derived ingredients significantly reduced hair loss in women with chronic telogen effluvium over 16 weeks, and was well-tolerated, leading to improved hair characteristics and quality of life compared to a control group.
8 citations
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January 2007 in “Hair transplant forum international” This abstract reviews recent findings on the biology of isolated micrografts in hair restoration, emphasizing factors that enhance micrograft viability, but it does not report new experimental results.
17 citations
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October 2016 in “Artificial Cells Nanomedicine and Biotechnology” This study found that arginine-loaded lipidic nanoparticles improved hair follicle growth in male hamsters more effectively than an aqueous arginine solution.
September 2024 in “Journal of Dental Specialities” This study found that platelet-rich plasma combined with micro-needling significantly increased hair density and thickness in patients with androgenetic alopecia, with mild side effects reported, though further high-quality trials are needed to validate these results and standardize treatments.
February 2025 in “Medico Research Chronicles” In this clinical study, Verilich hair serum significantly reduced hair shedding by 40% or more in 75% of female patients with Telogen Effluvium and Female Pattern Hair Loss after one month of use.
September 2007 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses quality control systems for graft preparation in hair restoration procedures at Bosley's surgical offices and does not present any new research findings.
19 citations
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May 2016 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” In this study, applying FGF-2-containing dalteparin/protamine nanoparticles to the scalp was associated with a significant increase in hair diameter over six months among participants with thin hair.
November 2022 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” This study found that follicular unit extraction is effective for treating scar alopecia after craniotomy, with better outcomes achieved when 1-year postoperative hair density exceeds 20 follicles per cm².
December 2025 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” This case report describes a 24-year-old male with eruptive vellus hair cysts on his forehead and explores the use of extraction videodermoscopy as a new, less invasive diagnostic method, potentially replacing the need for skin biopsy in diagnosing such skin conditions.
2 citations
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March 2017 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” This study concluded that intense pulsed light treatment effectively thinned hair to achieve a natural look after hairline correction surgery in East Asian women with naturally thick hair.
January 1994 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses historical advances in hair restoration surgery techniques and their impact on patient outcomes, but does not report new results; it highlights the introduction of motorized tools in the 1970s.
June 2017 in “Advances in intelligent systems and computing” This study developed a prototype pneumatic dual-cell implanter that successfully stacked and implanted cells in tests, reducing hand burden for operators, which may improve alopecia treatments compared to traditional hair transplantation.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study developed a stable, cosmetically appealing formulation for the topical delivery of the peptide FOL-005, enhancing skin permeation and maintaining stability by keeping the peptide solid and in a water-free environment with particle sizes under 10 µm.
68 citations
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March 2018 in “Biomaterials” This study found that in vivo, a novel microneedle system for valproic acid delivery may improve hair regrowth efficacy by upregulating hair follicle development pathways more effectively than topical application.
April 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” A new surgical technique using vellus hair grafts effectively treated vitiligo without causing unwanted hair growth.
1 citations
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August 2024 in “Pharmaceuticals” This study found that goat placenta extract, when combined with PEGylated liposomes and microspicule gel, significantly promoted hair regrowth in patients experiencing hair loss due to chemotherapy by enhancing hair cell proliferation without causing skin irritation over a 12-week application period.
December 2025 in “The American Journal of Interdisciplinary Innovations and Research” This study operationalizes a four-step workflow for selecting donor hair for capsule extensions, translating surgical trichology insights into an extension-specific protocol to enhance natural hair optics and biomechanics, suitable for premium extension services.
April 2026 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This study concluded that in female pattern hair loss patients, CGF and i-PRF treatments were more effective than PRP in increasing target area hair count, with i-PRF having the lowest adverse event rate.
August 2013 in “Pharmacy Today” In a recent study of 15 women with self-perceived hair loss, Viviscal supplementation was associated with an increase in terminal hairs and subjective improvement in hair characteristics.