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Lichen planus (LP) is a chronic inflammatory scalp disorder that can lead to cicatricial alopecia, making it challenging for hair transplantation. This case report describes a 26-year-old female with LP who underwent scalp preparation using…

[AIMS AND OBJECTIVES] Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is a common progressive hair loss disorder caused by follicular miniaturization and shortened anagen phases. Conventional treatments mainly target androgen pathways but often yield unsatisfa…

[BACKGROUND] Effective intraoperative hemostasis is essential for surgical precision and graft survival in hair transplantation. Although tumescent infiltration is routinely used to control bleeding, the optimal depth of infiltration has no…

[BACKGROUND] An ideal hairline contour and balanced proportions of facial length have been referred as important components of a harmonious and attractive face. This study introduces a standardized procedure to restore a natural-looking and…

[INTRODUCTION] Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is a common condition in transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) individuals and may have an important psychosocial impact by exacerbating gender dysphoria and impairing quality of life. Hair loss pat…

[BACKGROUND] Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is the most common cause of progressive hair loss, significantly affecting quality of life. Current therapies, such as minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplantation, show variable efficacy and may…

Diffuse unpatterned alopecia (DUPA) is an uncommon subtype within the androgenetic alopecia spectrum and is characterized by progressive diffuse thinning that may involve the entire scalp, including the occipital region, which is often pres…

[BACKGROUND] Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is the most common cause of hair loss in men. Although oral finasteride is effective, concerns about systemic adverse effects have increased interest in topical formulations. Long-term real-world dat…

Follicular unit excision (FUE) is a widely used hair transplantation technique with a favorable safety profile; however, rare but severe complications such as recipient-site scalp necrosis can occur. We report a 46-year-old male with androg…

[BACKGROUND] Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is widely used in regenerative medicine due to its high concentration of platelets and growth factors that promote tissue repair and angiogenesis. In hair transplantation, PRP has mainly been studied …

[BACKGROUND] As unshaven hair transplantation grows in popularity, terminology has become inconsistent across publications and advertising. This creates confusion for patients and clinicians and undermines informed consent. [OBJECTIVE] To …

Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) affects nearly 50% of women during their lifetime, representing the most prevalent form of chronic hair loss in this population. Despite its high incidence, AGA in women remains underdiagnosed and undertreated, w…

Hair transplantation is a prolonged microsurgical procedure involving thousands of repetitive implantation movements performed under high magnification. In this setting, small ergonomic inefficiencies and orientation errors may accumulate o…

We describe the successful combination of repeated autologous lipostructure and hair transplantation in a case of morphea en coup de sabre, highlighting the regenerative benefits of a multidisciplinary approach. A 40-year-old woman with lon…

[BACKGROUND] Forehead reduction surgery is increasingly performed to improve facial balance and harmony. Although generally considered safe, complication rates and outcomes have not been systematically quantified. [METHODS] A systematic re…