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

Publisher: Blackwell Science Country of Publication: England NLM ID: 101130964 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1473-2165 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 14732130 NLM ISO Abbreviation: J Cosmet Dermatol Subsets: MEDLINE

Original Publication: Oxford, UK : Blackwell Science, c2002-

Alopecia*/etiology ; Alopecia*/surgery ; Hair Follicle*/transplantation ; Cicatrix*/etiology ; Cicatrix*/surgery ; Transplantation, Autologous* ; Patient Satisfaction* ; Burns*/complications ; Burns*/surgery; Humans ; Retrospective Studies ; Female ; Adult ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Young Adult ; Treatment Outcome ; Postoperative Complications/etiology ; Adolescent

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.
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Keywords: burns; cicatricial alopecia; follicular unit extraction; hair transplantation; secondary scarring alopecia

Date Created: 20240219 Date Completed: 20240518 Latest Revision: 20240717

20240718

10.1111/jocd.16237

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