Retrospective Assessment of Follicular Unit Density in Asian Men With Androgenetic Alopecia

May 2017 in “ Dermatologic Surgery ”

Dell Kristie A. Ortega-Castillejos, Damkerng Pathomvanich

follicular unit density androgenetic alopecia FUD

TLDR Asian men with hair loss have different follicular densities: East/Southeast 61.1, South 63.5, West 63.6 FU/cm².

This document is a retrospective assessment of follicular unit density (FUD) in Asian men with androgenetic alopecia. The study found that East and Southeast Asians have an average density of 61.1 FU/cm², while South Asians have a higher average density of 63.5 FU/cm², and West Asians had the most density at 63.6 FU/cm². The study can provide a rough estimation on the donor densities of different Asian ethnicities, thus aiding surgeons in mapping out a realistic plan for their patients.

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Retrospective Assessment of Follicular Unit Density in Asian Men With Androgenetic Alopecia

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