Artificial Hair Implantation for Hair Restoration

    February 2021 in “ Journal of Dermatological Treatment ”
    Anik Gupta, Maanasa Venkataraman, Emma M Quinlan
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    TLDR Artificial hair implants can quickly improve looks and life quality, but they have risks like infection and early fiber loss, so more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
    The paper "Artificial hair implantation for hair restoration" discusses the use of artificial hair implants as a potential treatment for androgenetic alopecia (AGA), a common cause of hair loss. This method is considered when the donor area is unsuitable for hair transplantation. However, the procedure is controversial and banned by the US FDA due to reported complications. The studies on artificial hair implants show promise, but their methodological quality is generally poor, indicating a need for more high-quality, controlled trials. The procedure can provide quick aesthetic results and improve patients' quality of life, but it has associated risks and complications, including infection, inflammation, and early fiber loss. The paper concludes that further high-quality research is needed to ascertain the safety and efficacy of artificial hair implantation.
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