Evaluation of Various Therapies for Damaged Scalps Due to Hair and Fiber Implants

    June 1983 in “ ˜The œJournal of dermatologic surgery and oncology ”
    Marvin I. Lepaw
    TLDR Synthetic fiber hair implants often cause complications and are not very successful.
    The study evaluated various therapies for treating damaged scalps resulting from hair and fiber implants. It highlighted the complications associated with these implants, such as infections, scarring, and rejection of synthetic fibers. The research underscored the need for careful consideration and alternative methods for hair replacement to avoid adverse outcomes. The findings were based on clinical observations and previous literature, emphasizing the risks and limited success of synthetic fiber implants in addressing male pattern baldness.
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