June 2026 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” In this case report, necrotic ulceration caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae at a pubic hair donor site was observed in a 52-year-old man following hair transplantation, highlighting the need for metabolic screening and culture-guided management to prevent complications in such procedures.
May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” This article reviews the follicular unit extraction technique in hair transplantation for androgenetic alopecia and other hair loss conditions, noting it can effectively meet patient expectations but reports no new clinical data.
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October 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that plasma rich in growth factors (PRGF) as an adjuvant to follicular unit extraction (FUE) surgery may enhance hair graft performance and reduce post-surgical inflammation and pain in hair loss patients.
This article reviews surgical techniques for addressing scalp defects and highlights hair restoration as a cosmetic improvement strategy, but it reports no new clinical results.
January 2022 in “Surgical & Cosmetic Dermatology” This review concludes that the two-stage technique of hair transplantation with prior fat grafting appears effective for treating scalp scars, based on existing literature.