Pigmented Hair-Thickening Fibers: A Camouflage Technique for Alopecia in Patients with Epidermolysis Bullosa

    January 2015 in “ Skin appendage disorders ”
    Andrew G. Harris, Minhee Kim, Dedee F. Murrell
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    TLDR Colored hair-thickening fibers can help hide hair loss in some people with Epidermolysis Bullosa but may cause scalp irritation.
    The document discusses a study exploring the use of pigmented hair-thickening fibers as a camouflage technique for alopecia in patients with Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), a condition that can lead to scarring alopecia and reduced quality of life. Three patients with EB and scalp alopecia were recruited and treated with colored hair-thickening fibers matched to their hair color. The fibers were applied topically and distributed through the hair. After application, all patients showed immediate improvement in the appearance of their alopecia. At a 1-month follow-up, two patients continued to use the fibers, while one stopped due to scalp pruritus. The study concluded that pigmented hair-thickening fibers can be useful for camouflaging alopecia in some EB patients but should be used with caution due to potential irritation and pruritus that could lead to increased blistering.
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