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Title

Autologous follicular unit extraction transplant for postburn cicatricial alopecia: A single‐center's retrospective case series.

Authors

Niu, Yanchao; Ren, Ci; Jin, Zhoufeng; Qiao, Min; Wang, Xiaoxu; Zhang, Jian; Zhu, Ling

Abstract

Background and Rationale: Cicatricial alopecia not only affects patients' appearance but also has negative effects on their physical and mental well‐being, as well as their daily lives. Therefore, it is essential to provide proactive treatment to patients. Objective: To explore the clinical effects of autologous follicular unit extraction (FUE) transplantation in the treatment of secondary scarring alopecia caused by burn, and to evaluate its effectiveness. Methods: A retrospective observational study has been conducted, which included 41 patients with secondary scarring alopecia caused by burn. All patients underwent initial autologous FUE hair transplantation surgery, and the occurrence of postoperative complications was monitored. Patient satisfaction was evaluated after 12 months post‐surgery. Results: Satisfaction assessments were conducted for all 41 patients. Out of the total, 31 individuals expressed being very satisfied, 7 individuals reported being satisfied, and 3 individuals indicated being not very satisfied. Among the patients, 3 experienced complications, including herpes in the donor area for one patient, temporary hair loss for another patient, and thick scab for the third patient. Conclusion: FUE hair transplantation yields positive results for secondary scarring alopecia caused by burn. It offers natural hair growth patterns, minimal trauma, quick recovery, high patient satisfaction, and few complications.

Subjects

HAIR transplantation; ALOPECIA areata; PATIENT satisfaction; BALDNESS; HAIR growth; SURGICAL complications; SATISFACTION

Publication

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024, Vol 23, Issue 6, p2209

ISSN

1473-2130

Publication type

Academic Journal

DOI

10.1111/jocd.16237

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