Clinical Effects of Autologous Follicular Unit Extraction Transplantation in the Treatment of Secondary Cicatricial Alopecia After Infections

September 2023 in “ Journal of cosmetic dermatology ”

Yanyan Niu, Chao Ren, Haixing Liao, Zhezhen Jin, Ling Zhu

autologous follicular unit extraction FUE secondary cicatricial alopecia alopecia infections hair transplantation hair transplant

Studysummary In this retrospective observational study, the researchers evaluated autologous FUE hair transplantation for nine patients with secondary scarring alopecia from infections, reporting 88.9% satisfaction 12 months post-surgery and minimal complications, suggesting it is an effective and minimally invasive treatment option. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.

The study evaluated the effectiveness of autologous follicular unit extraction (FUE) transplantation in treating secondary cicatricial alopecia caused by infections in nine patients aged 19-59. With an average follow-up of 12 months, the results showed an 88.9% satisfaction rate, indicating that FUE is a viable and aesthetically pleasing option with minimal complications. Despite the small sample size and lack of a control group, the findings suggest that FUE is a promising approach for treating infection-induced cicatricial alopecia, and future research with larger sample sizes is recommended.

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