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research Scalp Pathology for the Hair Transplant Surgeon: Donor vs Recipient Dominance Revisited

September 2003 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery”

This paper reviews Dr. Norman Orentreich's original work on androgenetic alopecia and the principle of "donor dominance," without reporting new research results.

research Advances in scalp reconstruction

26 citations , July 2006 in “Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery”

This review discusses advancements in techniques for scalp reconstruction, highlighting improved cosmetic outcomes and reduced morbidity, but reports no new clinical results.

research Modern hair restoration surgery

23 citations , March 2001 in “Clinics in Dermatology”

This article reviews treatment options for male androgenetic alopecia, including minoxidil, 5 alpha reductase inhibitors, and hair transplantation, but reports no new clinical findings.

research Advances in Surgical Hair Restoration

1 citations , January 1993 in “Facial Plastic Surgery”

Surgical hair restoration has improved since 1959, with new techniques like minigrafts, micrografts, and scalp reductions creating more natural hairlines and reducing bald skin, despite some risks and potential for scarring.

Why Evolution Is Better Than Revolution: The Progression of Hair Restoration Techniques

research Why Evolution is Better than Revolution

June 1997 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery”

This review discusses the evolution of hair restoration surgical techniques, emphasizing that gradual improvements to existing methods are safer than radical changes, and reports no new clinical results.

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community Occipitalis Muscle Tension Theory

13 upvotes 7 months ago

Scalp tension from the occipitalis muscle is theorized to contribute to hair loss, but most believe DHT and genetics are the main causes. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are considered more effective than addressing scalp tension.

community Expectations control for SCUBE3

20 upvotes 2 years ago

SCUBE3, a protein linked to hair growth in moles, was discovered over 25 years ago and is being developed by Amplifica for potential hair loss treatment. Concerns exist about SCUBE3's association with cancer, as it is a protein that promotes cell growth, which could potentially trigger cancer development if used for hair growth therapy.