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research Tissue Expanders in Post-Burn Alopecia: With or Without Galeotomies
Using tissue expanders with galeotomies for post-burn alopecia is faster and has fewer complications.
research Hair transplantation for the treatment of post-irradiation alopecia
Hair transplant is effective for treating hair loss caused by radiation and improves patients' quality of life.
research Autologous follicular unit extraction transplant for postburn cicatricial alopecia: A single‐center's retrospective case series
FUE hair transplant effectively treats burn-related hair loss with natural results and quick recovery.
research Long-Term Multimodal Reconstruction of Extensive Post-Burn Scalp Alopecia Using Tissue Expansion and Follicular Unit Extraction: A 10-Year Follow-Up Case Report
A multimodal approach successfully restored a burn victim's scalp hair over 10 years.
research Tissue expansion and follicular unit extraction hair restoration in rehabilitation of a severe postburn deformity of neck and beard region
A young man with severe neck and beard burns was successfully treated, restoring neck movement and improving skin appearance.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Severe Hair Loss Post-Surgery and Stress, Possible DUPA or Alopecia?
The user is experiencing severe hair loss after surgery and stress, with thinning all over the head, including the sides and neck. They are unsure if it's due to DUPA or alopecia areata incognita, and doctors have not observed miniaturization.
community A Short Recap on PP405 and AAD 2026
PP405 is a promising experimental topical treatment for alopecia that reactivates dormant hair follicles by targeting cellular energy, with large-scale trials planned for 2026. While it shows potential, it cannot regenerate permanently destroyed follicles, making hair transplants the only guaranteed solution for advanced baldness currently.
community From Perfect Hair to This: 2 Years of Chronic TE + Unmasked AGA.
A 25-year-old is experiencing chronic telogen effluvium (TE) and androgenetic alopecia (AGA) after surgery, using finasteride, red light therapy, and supplements, and considering oral minoxidil despite heart concerns. They are unsure whether to start minoxidil before or after an upcoming surgery, which may trigger another hair shed.
community If You Have DUPA, PLEASE READ THIS: Everyone Should Be Scalp Biopsied
Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.
community PP405 Effectiveness in Transplant Area?
Hair transplant recipients are concerned about whether dormant follicles are permanently damaged by incisions, but some believe undamaged follicles could still regrow if a treatment like PP405 is effective. Opinions vary on the impact of transplants on original follicles, with some suggesting treatments like finasteride can help regrow hair.