Beware of the Impostors: Scalp Pathology Primer for the Hair Transplant Surgeon

December 2021 in “ Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery ”

Aniketh Venkataram, Mysore Venkataram

androgenetic alopecia scarring alopecias alopecia areata hair transplant surgery histopathological features AGA

TLDR Hair transplant surgeons need to recognize different scalp conditions that look like common hair loss to choose the right treatment and avoid mistakes.

The document "Beware of the Impostors—Scalp Pathology Primer for the Hair Transplant Surgeon" emphasizes the importance of histopathological features in hair transplant surgery for proper case selection, diagnosis, treatment choice, and successful outcome. While androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is the primary focus of hair transplant surgeons, the article highlights the need to be aware of other conditions that can mimic AGA, such as scarring alopecias and alopecia areata. Proper identification of these conditions is crucial to ensure appropriate treatment and avoid potential missteps in management.

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