Therapeutic Applications of Hair Follicle Transplantation Beyond Hair Restoration

February 2025 in “ Dermatologic Surgery ”

Rimma Laufer-Britva, Wipawan Vathananai, Francisco Jiménez Otárola

hair follicle transplantation follicular unit excision FUE chronic ulcers axillary hyperhidrosis bromhidrosis vitiligo scar remodeling wound healing repigmentation

TLDR Hair follicle transplantation can help treat wounds, sweating, odor, and skin conditions beyond just restoring hair.

The review article discusses the expanding applications of hair follicle transplantation, specifically through follicular unit excision (FUE), beyond traditional hair restoration. FUE has shown significant promise in treating various conditions such as chronic ulcers, axillary hyperhidrosis, bromhidrosis, vitiligo, and scar remodeling. The technique has been effective in enhancing wound healing, reducing sweating and malodor, and achieving repigmentation in vitiligo when combined with other therapies. The minimal complications associated with FUE highlight its safety, and the article calls for further research to optimize its use and explore its full therapeutic potential.

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