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research Stem cell therapy prior to follicular unit hair transplantation on scarred tissue: a novel approach to a successful procedure.

June 2024 in “PubMed”

This study found that stem cell therapy before follicular unit extraction may improve hair restoration outcomes on scarred scalp tissue.

research Elastic tissue in scars and alopecia

80 citations , March 2000 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology”

This study found that the Verhoeff-Van Gieson stain effectively distinguishes scarred from non-scarred dermis and aids in classifying types of permanent alopecia based on elastic tissue patterns.

research Outcome of Follicular Unit Extraction in Cicatricial Alopecia

1 citations , January 2020 in “The Egyptian Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery”

This study found that while PRP or nanofat injections improved scarred tissue texture in secondary cicatricial alopecia, they did not significantly enhance hair restoration outcomes compared to hair transplantation alone.

research Scalp Reduction for Alopecia

16 citations , October 1979 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology”

In this report, a 17-year-old boy received successful scalp reduction surgery for alopecia due to a thermal burn, achieving excellent cosmetic results without hypertrophic or keloidal scarring.

research Hair transplantation in burn scar alopecia

8 citations , January 2015 in “Scars, burns & healing”

This review discusses surgical and non-surgical options for hair restoration in burn alopecia, highlighting follicular unit extraction and transplant as preferred methods but reports no new clinical findings.

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community Can pp405 revive dead follicles for long time bald people? Are those even dead? After 10+ years bald

47 upvotes 1 year ago

PP405 may revive dormant hair follicles but is unlikely to help with long-term baldness where follicles are replaced by scar tissue. It is seen as a potential adjunct to treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, but its effectiveness on deeply fibrotic or scarred areas is doubtful.

community Another transplant or SMP? (Not balding)

in Transplants 23 upvotes 8 months ago

The user is considering another hair transplant or scalp micropigmentation (SMP) for a congenital bald spot, but previous transplants were less effective due to scar tissue. Suggestions include using hair fibers, changing hairstyles, or doing nothing, as the spot is not very noticeable.

community Why not move miniaturized hair follicles somewhere else to treat them? Alternative to hair cloning?

4 upvotes 1 year ago

Exploring the idea of transplanting miniaturized hair follicles to healthier areas to potentially reverse hair loss, with concerns about DHT sensitivity and scar tissue formation. The conversation also humorously considers using mice for hair growth experiments.

community 10 months Fin 1mg & micro needling

in Progress Pictures 260 upvotes 2 years ago

A user shared their 10-month progress using 1mg finasteride daily and micro-needling, noting significant hair regrowth and no side effects. They plan to add oral minoxidil to boost hair density.

community Fresh off the press: Dutasteride may cause chronic infertility

in Research/Science 643 upvotes 1 year ago

Dutasteride may cause chronic infertility by reducing semen volume and motility, with concerns about irreversible prostate fibrosis. Users consider switching to finasteride or using treatments like minoxidil and microneedling, weighing hair preservation against fertility.

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learn Hair Transplant

Can a hair transplant cover scars? Hair transplants can effectively cover scars on the scalp with proper assessment.

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