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June 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
This study found that in a transgenic mouse model, β-HPV infection led to increased skin thickness and proliferation of specific keratinocyte stem cells, which may contribute to squamous cell carcinoma development.
How can I stop hair loss related to hair transplants?Continued thinning around a transplant is usually ongoing pattern hair loss. A doctor can confirm the cause and discuss licensed treatments such as minoxidil or, for men, finasteride, which has side effects that can persist after stopping.
What are the risks and side effects of FUE hair transplants?Providers describe most FUE side effects, such as swelling, redness, numbness and shock loss, as temporary, but FUE is surgery and the same sources report pain, infection, folliculitis and small permanent donor-site scars. Longer-lasting problems, including visible donor-area thinning or poor graft growth, are possible and are not covered by this provider survey.
What are the complications after a hair transplant?Pain and swelling are common. Infection (about 1-2% in the few studies that reported a rate), folliculitis, shock loss, cysts, scarring, poor growth and, rarely, skin necrosis can occur.