Notes from the Editor Emeritus

Review of factors affecting the growth and survival of follicular grafts

“…Beehner’s study indicated that chilled grafts withstood a hard crush to the bulge better than RT grafts (38% compared to 0% survival). [ 41 ] Also, there are better storage solutions available to protect against cold injury than normal saline. Further research in this area is much needed.…”

“…Graft survival of 50% has been demonstrated in nude mice, at 8 months after transplantation, using grafts which were frozen for a month in liquid nitrogen. [ 41 ]…”