Optimal Treatment for Post-Surgical Cicatricial Alopecia: Autologous Hair Transplantation?

Background And Rationale: Scarring alopecia significantly impacts patients' appearance and psychological well-being. Surgery is a common cause of scarring alopecia, making positive treatment crucial for patients' overall health.

Objective: To investigate the clinical efficacy of autologous follicular unit extraction (FUE) transplantation for postoperative secondary stable scarring alopecia and evaluate its effectiveness.

Clinical Features of Patients Treated With Hair Transplants in Female Pattern Hair Loss.

Background: Hair transplantation (HT) has been reported to be effective for the treatment of female-pattern hair loss (FPHL). Few studies have investigated HT in FPHL.

Objective: To evaluate the clinical features of FPHL treated with HT and analyze the real-world results of HT.

THE AESTHETIC RECONSTRUCTION OF POST-BURN EYEBROW ALOPECIA WITH BILATERAL SUPERFICIAL TEMPORAL ARTERY ISLAND SCALP FLAP.

Plastic surgeons face unique challenges in reconstructing eyebrows due to their complex anatomy and gender variations. We report a case of a 16-year-old female who presented with post-burn bilateral eyebrow alopecia. Bilateral eyebrow reconstruction was performed with scalp island flaps based on the posterior branch of the superficial temporal artery, which showed good postoperative outcomes.

Restoration of follicular β-catenin signaling by mesenchymal stem cells promotes hair growth in mice with androgenetic alopecia.

Background: The use of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) is recognized as a promising strategy for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia (AGA). However, the underlying mechanism remains to be explored. Here, we evaluated the therapeutic effects and potential mechanisms of the use of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (hUCMSCs) in dihydrotestosterone (DHT)-induced AGA models in vivo and in vitro.

A Prospective and Comparative Study to Explore the Effects of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Hair Transplantation for Patients With Androgenetic Alopecia.

Background: Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is the most prevalent type of hair loss. Traditionally, treatment for AGA has primarily involved the topical application of minoxidil in conjunction with oral finasteride or spironolactone. Recently, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has emerged as a significant focus of research in hair loss treatment.

A Comparative Study on the Application of Robotic Hair Restoration Technology Versus Traditional Follicular Unit Excision in Male Androgenetic Alopecia.

Background: The robotic hair transplant technology, ARTAS, has a series of fine mechanical structure and an intelligent recognition system that allows it to independently select hair follicular units (FUs) and effectively harvest hair. After entering China in 2016, ARTAS has attracted the attention of hair transplant surgeons and hair loss patients given its advantages in a short learning curve and simple operation.

Objective: To compare the efficacy and safety between the ARTAS system and follicular unit excision (FUE) in the treatment of male androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and to further promote the improvement and upgrading of ARTAS technology concerning hair transplantation.

Real-life effectiveness and safety of baricitinib in patients with severe alopecia areata: A 24-week Italian study.

Background: Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition characterized by rapid hair loss in the scalp, eyebrows and eyelashes, for which treatments are limited. Baricitinib, an oral inhibitor of Janus kinases 1 and 2, has been recently approved to treat alopecia areata.

Materials And Methods: We conducted a retrospective study involving 23 medical centres across Italy, enrolling patients affected by severe alopecia areata (SALT >50), for more than 6 months.

Serial Excision Technique to Reduce Cicatricial Alopecia.

Introduction: Cicatricial alopecia (CA) poses a challenge for dermatologists due to irreversible hair follicle damage. While pharmacological treatments offer limited efficacy, surgical interventions aim to improve aesthetic outcomes. This article explores the serial excision technique (SET) as a viable option for stable cases of inflammatory CA.

Current Protocols: Alopecia Areata Mouse Models for Drug Efficacy and Mechanism Studies.

Alopecia areata is the second most common form of hair loss in humans after androgenetic alopecia. Although a variety of animal models for alopecia areata have been described, currently the C3H/HeJ mouse model is the most commonly used and accepted. Spontaneous hair loss occurs in 15%-25% of older mice in which the lesions wax and wane, similar to the human disease, with alopecia being more common and severe in female mice.

[Reconstruction of eyebrows by follicular transplantation].

The eyebrow is an aesthetic unit playing an important role in the balance and expression of the face. It consists of hairs whose different orientations make its complexity. The main causes of eyebrow alopecia are repeated eyebrow plucking, reduced density due to age, and post-traumatic alopecia.

Application of Non-Pharmacologic Therapy in Hair Loss Treatment and Hair Regrowth.

Purpose: Alopecia significantly affects the appearance and psychology of patients, and pharmacological therapies and hair transplantation are the main treatments for alopecia, but both have limitations. This review aimed to summarize the non-pharmacological therapies that promote hair growth and regeneration.

Patients And Methods: This is a non-systematic review.