Evaluation of Follicular Unit Extraction Technique as a Method for Hair Restoration Problems

January 2024 in “ International Journal of Trichology ”

Islam M. Abdelwahab, Talal A. Abd elrahim, Mohammed Hassan Mohammed

Follicular Unit Extraction FUE alopecia androgenetic alopecia traction alopecia cicatricial alopecia

Studysummary This study found that regardless of alopecia type, follicular unit extraction resulted in good patient satisfaction concerning appearance and visual age.

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