As previously reported, chlorhexidine gluconate or turmeric gel can be effective in the prevention of plaque and gingivitis, and chlorhexidine gluconate gel is more effective than turmeric gel in terms of anti-plaque and anti-inflammatory capabilities. 29 In a study on treating secondary cicatricial alopecia, Yang et al35 found that follicle-unit extraction transplantation plus rb-bFGF and minoxidil can decrease the rate of hair loss and enhance both hair survival and satisfaction rates, with fewer adverse reactions compared with follicle unit extraction transplantation alone.4 The gene discussed is FGF2; the disease is gingivitis.