Letter: Defining the Frontal Area in Hair Restoration Surgery

    December 2010 in “ Dermatologic Surgery ”
    Walter Unger
    Image of study
    TLDR The letter discusses a disagreement about the definition of the "frontal area" in hair restoration surgery and questions the effectiveness of treatments like finasteride and minoxidil on this area.
    The document is a letter to the editor by Walter Unger, MD, critiquing Marc Avram's article on hair transplantation. Unger pointed out a discrepancy in the definition of the "frontal area" of the scalp in hair restoration surgery. He noted that Avram's reference to a study by Leyden and colleagues, which defined the frontal area as those areas anterior to the vertex, did not align with the typical definition used in hair restoration surgery. Unger's definition of the frontal area extends from the hairline zone to a line drawn vertically from the tragus of the ears, excluding the midscalp area included in Leyden's definition. Unger also questioned the effectiveness of finasteride and minoxidil on the frontal area, stating that the response to finasteride in this area has not been scientifically studied in a valid way.
    Discuss this study in the Community →

    Related Community Posts Join

    6 / 1000+ results
      Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

      community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

      in Research  692 upvotes 1 month ago
      Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.

      community Chris Bumstead Hair Tansplant at Now Hair Time

      in Transplants  476 upvotes 10 months ago
      Chris Bumstead got a hair transplant at Now Hair Time, and the discussion focuses on why he chose a less reputable clinic despite having the means for a better one, with some suggesting it was for financial gain. The conversation also touches on concerns about the naturalness of the hairline and the potential impact of his steroid use on the transplant's success.

      community 17 month update 30M FUT 2300 grafts 1 year fin/min topical

      in Progress Pictures  414 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user shared a 17-month update on their hair loss treatment, which included a hair transplant of 2300 grafts, using a topical solution of minoxidil and finasteride, a laser cap, and ketoconazole shampoo. They are considering another transplant and seeking honest feedback on their progress, while others share their own experiences and advice on hair loss treatments.

    Similar Research

    5 / 1000+ results