January 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications” This case report indicates that hair transplantation using follicular unit extraction can successfully treat hair loss at the nape of the neck caused by acne keloidalis nuchae.
April 2024 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists” In this study of male patients with non-curly hair, the researchers observed a significant occurrence of folliculitis nuchae linked to close haircuts and shaving, with treatment effectiveness varying by disease phase and best results seen in early stages.
September 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study suggests that hair transplantation to new nonscalp sites affects the growth and survival rates of transplanted hairs, while the diameter remains unchanged.
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March 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” In this study, researchers found all donor sites except the neck region suitable for midfrontal hairline restoration in Southeast Asian women, with donor site hair density and diameter tending to decline with age.
May 2024 in “AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences” This study observed that recurrent alopecia areata patients with salmon patches on the nape often had severe disease, particularly alopecia areata ophiasis, which was more common in females.