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research Specific Attention Areas in Scar Management: Specific Scar Management Depending on Anatomical Features (Face, Hair, Breast, Hand, Joints, Foot)

2 citations , January 2020

This article reviews various techniques for treating scars on different body parts and recommends combining methods based on individual scar needs, but it reports no new clinical results.

research Minimizing injury to the donor area in follicular unit extraction (FUE) harvesting

13 citations , August 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”

This study found that intradermal injection of normal saline before follicular unit extraction significantly reduced wound size and skin mass removed compared to acute extraction, suggesting it minimizes skin injury in this procedure.

research Hair transplantation in burn scar alopecia

8 citations , January 2015 in “Scars, burns & healing”

This review discusses surgical and non-surgical options for hair restoration in burn alopecia, highlighting follicular unit extraction and transplant as preferred methods but reports no new clinical findings.

research Total Excision Techniques in Donor Area Harvesting for Hair Transplanting

8 citations , March 1994 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery”

The author reports that using Total Excision Techniques in hair transplant surgeries increased graft yield by at least 50%, with minimal scarring in the donor area.

research Conventional Suture Material versus Staplers in the Closure of Donor Area in Hair Transplant. Which is Better?

2 citations , January 2015 in “Hair therapy & transplantation”

This study reports that both prolene and staplers are effective for closing the donor area in hair transplants, but staplers offer convenience and time efficiency.

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Do alopecia areata patches scar? And is there evidence for peptides? Alopecia areata patches usually still have living follicles and often regrow. One small trial of a cosmetic peptide lotion reported improvement, but no peptide is an approved treatment; see a dermatologist.

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Can scalp micropigmentation hide my scars? Providers say SMP can make scalp scars much less visible, but not invisible; this is a provider claim, not a measured result.

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Can a hair transplant cover scars? Clinics say hair transplants can often cover scalp scars, but graft survival in scar tissue is less predictable and needs careful assessment.
Will there be visible scarring after a hair transplant? Every transplant leaves scars. FUE leaves many small dot scars that are usually hidden by hair but can show when it is cut very short, and FUT leaves a line scar.
Do hair transplants leave scars? Every hair transplant leaves scars. Clinics say FUE's small dot scars are usually less visible than the line scar from FUT, but they can show when hair is cut very short.

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Technique that makes tiny punctures in the scalp with fine needles

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community Random thought that I don't think I have seen here yet. If Verteporfin is able to stop scar formation successfully in humans to a large degree (assuming future studies show this), wouldn't this basically open up the door for it being a no brainer for strong NW2s and 3s to opt for hairline lowering?

5 upvotes 3 years ago

The conversation discusses the potential for Verteporfin to reduce scarring, making hairline lowering surgeries more viable for men with mild hair loss. The user suggests that if scarring can be minimized, men might opt for hairline lowering instead of using grafts for other areas.

community Why not move miniaturized hair follicles somewhere else to treat them? Alternative to hair cloning?

4 upvotes 1 year ago

Exploring the idea of transplanting miniaturized hair follicles to healthier areas to potentially reverse hair loss, with concerns about DHT sensitivity and scar tissue formation. The conversation also humorously considers using mice for hair growth experiments.

community Can pp405 revive dead follicles for long time bald people? Are those even dead? After 10+ years bald

47 upvotes 1 year ago

PP405 may revive dormant hair follicles but is unlikely to help with long-term baldness where follicles are replaced by scar tissue. It is seen as a potential adjunct to treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, but its effectiveness on deeply fibrotic or scarred areas is doubtful.

community Does microneedling not scar the skin or break hairs?

in Microneedling 6 upvotes 9 months ago

Microneedling for hair loss, with concerns about potential scarring and hair breakage. Recommendations include using 0.5-0.8mm needles, opting for dermastamps or pens, and limiting frequency to twice a month.

community Scar Camouflage with Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP) — Before, Process, and Final Result

9 upvotes 6 days ago

Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP) was used to camouflage a scalp scar, addressing challenges like skin texture and ink retention. The process included initial assessment, procedure, and final blending with surrounding hair.

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