Modern Artificial Hair Implantation: A Pilot Study of 10 Patients

November 2008 in “ Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology ”

Manjul Agrawal

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Studysummary This study found that artificial copolyamide fiber implantation was generally safe and aesthetically pleasing for patients with androgenetic alopecia who failed conventional therapies, though mild complications like folliculitis were noted in some cases.

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research Artificial Hair Fiber Restoration in the Treatment of Scalp Scars

10 citations , January 2007 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

The study reported that using polyamide hair fiber implants may be an effective adjunctive treatment for scalp scars, with most patients experiencing no complications.

research Implantation of Biocompatible Fibers for the Temporary Correction of Scalp Scars and Androgenetic Alopecia

August 2003 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology”

The authors reported that fiber hair implants provided excellent results in over 85% of patients with permanent alopecia, with mild complications and a yearly fiber failure rate below 20%.

research The Aesthetics of Follicular Transplantation

67 citations , September 1997 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

This article explores aesthetic techniques in follicular hair transplantation, emphasizing natural-looking results and plans to present a case study, but it reports no new clinical findings.

research Cutaneous Complications of Artificial Hair Implantation: A Pathological Study

15 citations , January 1992 in “Dermatology”

This study found severe cutaneous complications after artificial hair implantation were associated with acute inflammatory and granulomatous infiltrates, suggesting bacterial infections significantly contribute to these complications.

research Evaluation of Various Therapies for Damaged Scalps Due to Hair and Fiber Implants

4 citations , June 1983 in “The Journal of dermatologic surgery and oncology”

This paper discusses therapies for damaged scalps from hair and fiber implants and reports no new clinical findings, calling attention to treatment complexities.

research Fiber Implantation for Pattern Baldness

15 citations , March 1981 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

This study found that fiber implantation for pattern baldness frequently led to complications, including infection and scarring, and poses carcinogenesis risks, leading authorities to discourage its use.

research Treatment of Pattern Baldness with Fiber Implantation

2 citations , January 1980 in “Archives of Dermatology”

This letter discusses concerns about the term "telogen effluvium" and suggests using "telogen defluxion" instead, but reports no new results.

research Synthetic Hair Implantations Continue; Serious Complications Result

2 citations , June 1979 in “JAMA”

This article reviews the ineffectiveness and potential dangers of synthetic fiber implantation for pattern baldness and reports no resolution of their ongoing use despite safety concerns.

research Fiber Implantation for Pattern Baldness

20 citations , January 1979 in “JAMA”

In this study, fiber implantation for pattern baldness was deemed ineffective and resulted in complications such as infection, scarring, and permanent hair loss, making it an unacceptable treatment option.