모발이식 Hair Transplantation

[BACKGROUND] Recipient-area perifollicular erythema (RPE) may delay graft growth after hair transplantation. However, there is currently a lack of observational clinical studies of RPE. [OBJECTIVE] To study the clinical features and risk f…

[CONTEXT] Laser hair removal treatment for hairlines with an unsatisfactory appearance often leads to an unnatural appearance; however, few studies have reported treatment outcomes. [OBJECTIVE] To explore the satisfaction rate of laser hai…

Alopecia, a widespread issue affecting both genders, often manifests as androgenetic alopecia, although a thorough examination is needed to rule out other causes. This chapter focuses on the treatment of androgenetic alopecia. Finasteride a…

[INTRODUCTION] Cicatricial alopecia (CA) poses a challenge for dermatologists due to irreversible hair follicle damage. While pharmacological treatments offer limited efficacy, surgical interventions aim to improve aesthetic outcomes. This …

[BACKGROUND] Postburn scarring alopecia on hair-bearing aesthetic subunits causes cosmetic disfiguring and psychological problems. Follicular unit extraction (FUE) hair transplantation is an effective technique for camouflaging postburn sca…

[BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE] Cicatricial alopecia not only affects patients' appearance but also has negative effects on their physical and mental well-being, as well as their daily lives. Therefore, it is essential to provide proactive treat…

Frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) represents a distinctive form of primary lymphocytic scarring alopecia characterized by fronto-temporal hair recession and eyebrow hair loss. While predominantly affecting postmenopausal women, FFA also occu…

Follicular unit hair extraction (FUE) is effective for hair restoration but is less successful on scarred tissue due to reduced vascularity and altered tissue architecture. Stem cell therapy can enhance tissue regeneration, possibly improvi…

[BACKGROUND] Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) involves patients breathing 100% oxygen in a pressurized chamber, above 1 atmosphere. Many centers are now promoting the use of HBOT for skin rejuvenation. However, the current indications for H…

[BACKGROUND] Immediate coverage of a large area of exposed skull is the first step in reconstructing a major scalp loss. In the 1970s, the free omental flap was used for scalp reconstruction, replacing removal of the external table and skin…

[PURPOSE] To describe a case of endogenous endophthalmitis as a complication from hair transplantation. [METHODS] Case report of a 53-year-old man with a history of recent hair transplantation. [RESULTS] The patient presented with a febri…

[BACKGROUND] Alopecia is defined as partial or complete hair loss. The most common form is androgenetic alopecia, which occurs in both men and women. Despite the nonsurgical options available for treatment, the only permanent solution is ha…

Androgenetic alopecia is a common type of hair loss, which is generally influenced by genetic factors and systemic androgens resulting in follicular miniaturization.1 It can cause cosmetic problems leading to psychological distress among af…

Follicular unit excision (FUE) has emerged as the preferred method for hair transplants. Standardized terms and definitions established by members of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery and prominent hair restoration surge…

The volume of hair transplantation procedures done via the follicular unit excision (FUE) harvesting technique has increased tremendously over the last few years. With this growth, new advances in technology have come along. The wide variet…

Nonscalp donor hair harvesting or body hair transplantation offers patients an additional source of donor hair in cases when the scalp does not have an adequate supply for the intended recipient area. The most common applications for nonsca…

Follicular unit excision (FUE) is one of the established techniques for harvesting donor hair for hair transplantation. Traditionally, hair restoration surgery is performed using local anesthesia, although some surgeons use general anesthes…

Over the last several years, follicular unit excision (FUE) donor harvesting has become the predominant donor harvest method, surpassing the traditional method of linear strip excision donor harvesting. While this may offer advantages in sp…