Squamous Cell Carcinoma Associated With a History of Synthetic Hair Implantation: Two Case Reports

    May 2024 in “ JPRAS Open
    Gregory Nicolas, Rafael Mamoru Carneiro Tutihashi, Nancy Emmanuel … Rolf Gemperli
    Studysummary In this study, the researchers reported two new cases of squamous cell carcinoma of the scalp following synthetic hair implantation, adding to existing concerns about the procedure's safety due to potential severe complications, though insufficient data exist to confirm a causal relationship.
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    2. A Case of Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Scalp After Several Synthetic Hair Grafts Aesthetic Plastic Surgery · 2012
    3. Artificial Hair Fiber Restoration in the Treatment of Scalp Scars Dermatologic Surgery · 2007

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