Hair Transplantation in Uncommon Secondary Cicatricial Alopecias
May 2022
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Dermatologic Therapy
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TLDR Hair transplants can be used for rare types of scarring hair loss.
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research Hair Transplantation by Follicular Unit Extraction for Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Retrospective Observational Study from Two Centers
Hair transplantation with FUE is safe, effective, and better than FUT for male hair loss.
research Old Friend or New Ally: A Comparison of Follicular Unit Transplantation and Follicular Unit Excision Methods in Hair Transplantation
Both Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) and Follicular Unit Excision (FUE) are effective hair transplant methods; the best choice depends on the patient's needs and the surgeon's preference.
research Treatment of Postsurgical Scalp Scar Deformity Using Follicular Unit Hair Transplantation
Hair transplantation effectively treats scalp scars with high success and patient satisfaction.
research Review of Quality of Life Studies in Women with Alopecia
Alopecia significantly lowers women's quality of life, with psychological and social challenges, highlighting the importance of early treatment and support.
research Evidence-Based Guideline for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Women and Men – Short Version
Use minoxidil for hair loss treatment; assess results after 6 months.
research The Surgical Treatment of Cicatricial Alopecia
The document concludes that surgery is a preferred treatment for cicatricial alopecia, with the method chosen based on individual factors and may require multiple sessions and careful postoperative care.
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community Thinking of getting transplant to refill density lost from traction alopecia
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community 5 month post hair transplant ~2500 grafts to frontal third + finasteride 1mg/day + topical minoxidil 2x day + caffeine shampoo 1x day since HT procedure
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