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April 1981 in “PubMed” This report describes complications such as infection and scarring in men who underwent hair implantation for pattern baldness, suggesting these issues may occur broadly with this procedure.
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January 1979 in “JAMA” In this study, fiber implantation for pattern baldness was deemed ineffective and resulted in complications such as infection, scarring, and permanent hair loss, making it an unacceptable treatment option.
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January 1997 in “European journal of plastic surgery” This case report describes a 45-year-old man with androgenetic alopecia who developed painful abscesses after monacrylic hair fiber implantation, requiring surgical intervention with tissue expansion and flap repair.
This case report highlights a rare occurrence of squamous cell carcinoma developing at the site of synthetic hair implantation many years later, emphasizing the need for vigilance when examining chronic scalp lesions in patients with such procedures.
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January 2017 in “PubMed” This report describes a case of inflammation and infection with specific pathogens in synthetic hair implants done by a non-medical professional, highlighting risks associated with the procedure.