Follicular Unit Excision in Patients of African Descent: A Skin-Responsive Technique

The study evaluated a novel skin-responsive follicular unit excision (FUE) technique in 64 African-descended patients, using the Dr. UGraft Zeus FUE device to address challenges with Afro-textured hair and skin. The technique minimized graft attrition and scarring by adapting to skin thickness and firmness, achieving a maximum transection rate of less than 10%, which is favorable compared to previous studies on non-African ethnicities. The study found no significant differences in outcomes based on demographics or FUE difficulty class, and emphasized the importance of torque over high rotational speeds for success. Despite the small sample size, the approach shows promise in improving FUE outcomes for African-descended individuals, with generally positive patient feedback.