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Hair Loss: The Pits

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The Evolution and Future of Hair Restoration

This chapter traces the history of hair transplant techniques from the 1950s crude methods to the more advanced follicular unit extraction (FUE) of today. It explores innovative developments in stem cell research and the concept of a '3D hair farm' to address baldness. Additionally, the chapter reflects on societal perceptions of male baldness and shares a surprising family history connected to a famous incident involving Sammy Davis Jr.

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