Assessment of Patient Satisfaction and Adverse Effects Following the Use of a Commercially Available Hair Fiber Filler

August 2021 in “ Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology ”

Arash Babadjouni, Natasha Atanaskova Mesinkovska, Margit Juhász, Christine Pham, Aunna Pourang, Ella Csuka, Evyatar Evron, Bobak Hedayati

hair fiber filler alopecia scalp irritation thinning hair

TLDR Hair fiber fillers make thinning hair look fuller with minimal side effects.

The study assessed patient satisfaction and adverse effects following the use of a commercially available hair fiber filler in individuals with alopecia. It found that hair filler fibers significantly improved the appearance of thinning hair, making it look fuller and thicker. The majority of patients reported high satisfaction with the product, citing improved self-esteem. Adverse effects were minimal and generally mild, including scalp irritation in a small number of users. The study highlights the effectiveness and safety of hair fiber fillers as a non-invasive option for managing hair loss.

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