Female Hair Restoration Surgery

January 2025

Sandeep Suresh Sattur, Indu Sandeep Sattur, Sandeep Suresh Sattur, Indu Sandeep Sattur

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research Surgical Hairline Advancement: Patient Candidacy and Best Techniques

3 citations , September 2018 in “Hair transplant forum international”

This article discusses the growing interest in hairline lowering surgery among patients and surgeons but reports no new clinical results or data.

research Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Clinical, Pathophysiologic, and Therapeutic Review

66 citations , June 2018 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology”

This article discusses treatments for female pattern hair loss, highlighting that oral antiandrogens and topical minoxidil can effectively arrest progression and reverse miniaturization in many patients with mild-to-moderate cases, but it reports no new clinical results.

research Review of Quality of Life Studies in Women with Alopecia

58 citations , January 2018 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology”

This review discusses the psychological impact of alopecia on women and reports no new clinical findings, highlighting the effect on self-esteem and quality of life.

research Localized Telogen Effluvium Following Hair Transplantation

11 citations , January 2018 in “Annals of Dermatology”

This case study reports that localized telogen effluvium may be a cause of hair loss following hair transplantation, based on observations in two patients with diffuse hair shedding primarily in the frontal and temporal scalp areas.

research Hair Transplantation in Women and Transgender Patients: General Rules and a Case Report

4 citations , November 2017 in “Hair transplant forum international”

In this study, the researchers noted that approximately 15% of hair transplant procedures are performed on women, with candidacy being determined by specific anatomical conditions and hair loss types, such as medium-stage androgenetic alopecia or a high frontal hairline.

research Association of Metabolic Syndrome With Female Pattern Hair Loss in Women: A Case-Control Study

21 citations , April 2016 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

This study found a significant association between female pattern hair loss and metabolic syndrome in Egyptian women, with waist circumference and hypertension particularly linked to the severity of hair loss.

research Clinicoepidemiological Observational Study of Acquired Alopecias in Females Correlating with Anemia and Thyroid Function

19 citations , January 2016 in “Dermatology Research and Practice”

This study observed that telogen effluvium was the most common form of acquired alopecia among females in a semiurban Indian population, with stress and chemical exposure as major exacerbating factors.

research Differential Diagnosis of Female-Pattern Hair Loss

3 citations , January 2016 in “Skin appendage disorders”

This case report describes a 45-year-old woman with diffuse nonscarring alopecia characterized by hair thinning, increased catagen/telogen follicles, and mild inflammatory infiltrate, highlighting the diagnostic findings via scalp dermoscopy and biopsy.

research Total Hairline Correction in Female Patients

2 citations , January 2014 in “Archives of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery”

The authors concluded that total hairline correction, which addresses multiple areas beyond the frontotemporal recess, is more effective in improving aesthetic facial balance for women with M-shaped or rectangular hairlines.

research The Female Pattern Hair Loss: Review of Etiopathogenesis and Diagnosis

35 citations , January 2014 in “BioMed Research International”

This review examines the epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, and diagnosis of female pattern hair loss and reports no new results.

research Anagen Effluvium: A Review of Rapid Hair Loss During Growth Phase and Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome

61 citations , January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology”

This review discusses the causes, clinical presentation, and management of anagen effluvium, emphasizing its psychological impact and the need for empathy and practical support, but reports no new results.

research Trichoscopy in Alopecias: Diagnosis Simplified

96 citations , January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology”

This article reviews the use of trichoscopy for diagnosing various types of alopecia and reports no new clinical results; it is suggested as a non-invasive method for diagnosis and monitoring treatment responses.

research Classification of the Female Hairline and Refined Hairline Correction Techniques for Asian Women

31 citations , March 2011 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

This study classified hairline contours in Asian women and concluded that their refined hair transplantation techniques may help correct wide foreheads with M-shaped or rectangular hairline contours.

Morphometric Analysis of the Human Scalp Hair Follicle: Practical Implications for the Hair Transplant Surgeon and Hair Regeneration Studies

research Morphometric Analysis of the Human Scalp Hair Follicle: Practical Implications for the Hair Transplant Surgeon and Hair Regeneration Studies

51 citations , November 2010 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

This study measured the lengths and depths of different portions of occipital scalp hair follicles and suggested cutting below 1 mm for hair regeneration procedures to avoid damaging the bulge zone.

research Review of Factors Affecting the Growth and Survival of Follicular Grafts

17 citations , January 2010 in “PubMed”

This review explores factors affecting graft growth and survival in hair restoration, emphasizing the importance of fundamental care practices while considering advanced storage solutions and additives, but reports no new findings.

research Naturally Occurring Female Hairline Patterns

58 citations , April 2009 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

This study presents guidelines for designing female hairlines, noting that most women in the sample had a widow's peak and specific average measurements for hairline features.

research Hair Loss in Women: Comprehensive Overview and Treatment Options

81 citations , March 2009 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”

This review discusses the classifications, diagnostic methods, and treatment strategies for female pattern hair loss, but reports no clinical results.

research Trichoscopy Criteria for Diagnosing Female Androgenic Alopecia

5 citations , May 2008 in “Nature Precedings”

In this study, trichoscopy was used to diagnose female androgenic alopecia with 92% specificity by identifying specific hair and scalp patterns.

research The Aesthetics of Hair Restoration

3 citations , December 2004 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal”

This narrative argues for the routine inclusion of hair restoration surgery in facial rejuvenation, noting the significant benefits for patients, but reports no new clinical results.

research Evaluation and Treatment of Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss

203 citations , December 2004 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

This article reviews the historical developments in understanding and treating male pattern hair loss, emphasizing the role of dihydrotestosterone and 5α-reductase inhibitors, but reports no new clinical findings.

research Hair Transplanting: An Important but Often Forgotten Treatment for Female Pattern Hair Loss

43 citations , October 2003 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

This article explains why modern hair transplant techniques can be effective for women with pattern hair loss, despite this being underrecognized.

research Hair Transplantation in Women: A Practical New Classification System and Review of Technique

4 citations , May 2002 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal”

This review discusses hair transplantation advances for female alopecia, offering a classification system and various techniques, while emphasizing preoperative evaluation and addressing the psychological impact and expectations of hair restoration in women.