Treatment for Filler-Induced Alopecia with Concentrated Growth Factors

February 2026 in “ Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology ”

LiHong Zhang, JianKe Li, Xi’An Fu, Hong Liu, FuRen Zhang

alopecia hyaluronic acid hyaluronidase concentrated growth factors CGF filler-induced alopecia

Studysummary This case study reports significant hair regrowth in a 29-year-old female with filler-induced alopecia after treatment with concentrated growth factor injections, suggesting it as a promising alternative therapy to standard hyaluronidase injections.

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