TLDR Fat transplantation can help regrow hair lost due to scleroderma.
The study investigated the recovery of scleroderma-induced atrophic alopecia through autologous fat transplantation. The results indicated that this method could effectively promote hair regrowth in patients suffering from hair loss due to scleroderma. The findings suggested that autologous fat transplantation might be a viable treatment option for this type of alopecia, providing a new avenue for therapeutic intervention.
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November 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Injecting a person's own fat into their scalp may help regrow hair and improve hair thickness in different types of hair loss.
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December 2014 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” PRP injections may improve hair thickness and density in female hair loss patients.
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June 2018 in “Journal of Stomatology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” Nanofat grafting is better for delicate areas and combining it with lipofilling might improve hair loss treatment.
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March 2013 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Non-ablative and ablative fractional lasers helped hair growth in some cases without major side effects, but didn't work for all hair disorders.
