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Hair transplantation moves DHT-resistant follicles from a donor area (back and sides of the scalp) into thinning or bald areas. The transplanted hair is generally permanent, though surrounding native hair can keep thinning.

Is a hair transplant safe? Hair transplants are generally safe when done by qualified professionals in sterile conditions.
Does hair grow back in the donor area after a hair transplant? Hair does not grow back in the donor area after extraction during a hair transplant.
What is a hair transplant? A hair transplant is a surgical procedure that relocates hair follicles to areas of thinning.
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Can scalp micropigmentation hide my scars? Scalp micropigmentation can significantly reduce the visibility of scars on the scalp.

learn Stemoxydine

chemical from L'Oreal that encourages hair to enter growth phase

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learn Osteopontin

signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss

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research PIGMENTATION OF HAIR ON TRANSPLANTED SKIN IN HOODED RATS

12 citations , November 1945 in “Archives of dermatology”

In this study, hair color changes in piebald rats after skin grafting suggest that such changes are more likely due to the surgical process than the new environment.

research Skin changes in pediatric transplant patients

4 citations , October 2005 in “Pediatric Transplantation”

This study identified that pediatric transplant recipients experience specific skin changes related to medication use, with unique conditions like ichthyosiform xerosis in kidney recipients and skin scaling with pellagroid appearance in bone marrow recipients.

research Topical therapy and skin care for transplant‐associated atopic dermatitis in children and adolescents

3 citations , November 2023 in “Pediatric Transplantation”

This study reported that among five children and adolescents who developed new-onset atopic dermatitis after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, topical therapy and skin care improved their skin condition and atopic dermatitis severity scores, potentially reducing the need for excessive immunosuppressive therapy.

research Data from Elevated Cutaneous Smad Activation Associates with Enhanced Skin Tumor Susceptibility in Organ Transplant Recipients

March 2023

This study found significantly higher P-Smad2 levels in both lesional and nonlesional skin of organ transplant recipients, suggesting elevated TGF-β signaling might contribute to their increased cancer susceptibility.

Autologous Hair Transplantation vs. Skin Expansion in Management of Cicatricial Alopecia: A Comparative Study

research Autologus Hair Transplantation Vs Skin Expansion in Management of Cicatricial Alopecia; A Comparative Study

October 2019 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine”

In this study, both hair transplantation and skin expansion were found effective for treating cicatricial alopecia, with transplantation being preferable for adults with smaller areas and skin expansion suited to younger patients with larger areas.

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community Is it possible to transplant mice skin into human body?

in Transplants 47 upvotes 10 months ago

Transplanting mice skin to humans is not feasible due to immune rejection, but some suggest genetic modification or immune suppression could make it possible. Xenograft hair transplants are discouraged.

community Topical Metformin for Hair Transplant donor area skin/hair regeneration?

4 upvotes 1 year ago

Topical Metformin shows potential for regenerating hair follicles and minimizing scarring in hair transplant donor areas, similar to Verteporfin but without its side effects. The discussion suggests considering Metformin for post-hair transplant care, though more human trials are needed.

community Quitting minoxidil after 1.2 years of hair transplant

in Transplants 9 months ago

The user experienced side effects like dull skin and eye bags from minoxidil after a hair transplant and is considering alternatives like redensyl. They stopped using finasteride due to side effects and are concerned about maintaining hair without minoxidil.

community I got a hair transplant a week ago and a small spot/gap appeared. Is this normal? I'm concerned hair won't grow there."

11 upvotes 3 weeks ago

A small spot or gap after a hair transplant is normal due to skin stretching during healing. Following post-procedure instructions is important, and the issue should resolve as swelling decreases.

community Why do Hair Transplant procedures take a rectangle from the donated area?

in Transplants 6 upvotes 1 month ago

Hair transplants typically involve spreading follicle extraction across the back and sides of the head to maintain an even appearance, rather than taking a solid rectangle of grafts. FUT procedures, which involve taking a strip of skin, are less common now due to advancements in techniques like FUE, which heal well and are less invasive.

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