Inflammatory Complications After Hair Transplantation: Report of 10 Cases

July 2022 in “ Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology ”

Sarra Saad, B. Cavelier‐Balloy, Jack Smadja, P. Assouly, P. Reygagne

hair transplantation Androgenetic alopecia follicular unit extraction FUE follicular unit transplantation FUT lichen planopilaris LPP erosive pustulosis of the scalp EPS superficial folliculitis SF dermatoscopic examination hair transplant AGA

Studysummary This study reports that inflammatory complications, like lichen planopilaris, can occur after hair transplantation for androgenetic alopecia, despite being rare.

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