… Author links open overlay panel Nina Otberg MD a , Andreas M. Finner MD b , Jerry
Shapiro MD, FRCPC a … Springer, M. Brown, DL Stulberg …

Alopecia areata (AA) is a nonscarring hair loss disorder with a 2% lifetime risk. Most patients
are below 30 years old. Clinical types include patchy AA, AA reticularis, diffuse AA, AA …

Hair follicle cells have a high turnover. Their active metabolism requires a good supply of
nutrients and energy. A caloric deprivation or deficiency of several components, such as …

Various nonfollicular scalp conditions can cause secondary scarring or permanent alopecia.
Possible causes are congenital defects, trauma, inflammatory conditions, infections, and …

About 15% of all hair transplant procedures are done on women, mostly using FUT (strip
harvesting, microscopic dissection). Due to special anatomical conditions, not all women are …

Hair transplantation is a permanent treatment option for androgenetic alopecia in suitable
male and female patients. The best long-term outcome is achieved in medically or …

Conclusions Since hair transplantation requires a precise sequence of surgical steps and
careful handling of the tiny grafts, the skills and experience of the hair surgeon and his or her …

Androgenetic alopecia is the most common hair loss disorder, affecting both men and women.
Initial signs of androgenetic alopecia usually develop during teenage years leading to …

Androgenetic alopecia is the most common hair loss disorder, affecting both men and women.
Initial signs of androgenetic alopecia usually develop during teenage years leading to …

Permanent hair loss can be caused by various scalp conditions when hair follicles are destroyed
as an “innocent bystander.” In these conditions, the primary event develops outside the …