Follicular unit extraction hair transplant (FUE) for treatment of androgenetic alopecia in Al Najaf city
Other Title(s)
علاج الصلع الوراثي عن طريق زراعة الشعر بطريقة الاقتطاف في مدينة النجف الأشرف
Joint Authors
al-Abd Allah, Muhammad J.
al-Janabi, Murtada Hashim
Source
Kufa Journal for Nursing Sciences
Issue
Vol. 9, Issue 1 (30 Jun. 2019), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
University of Kufa Faculty of Nursing \
Publication Date
2019-06-30
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background: This study was done to treat patients with androgenetic alopecia by using a new procedure, follicular unit extraction.
Aim of study: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of Follicular Unit Extraction Hair Transplant in the treatment of androgenic alopecia patients Methodology: The consultation establishes whether the patient is a candidate or not for hair transplantation.
A complete history, including the age of onset, previous hair transplants, and scalp surgeries as well as scar formation, also medical, smoking, family and hair loss history were obtained.
These patients were followed up to look for the time period of initiation of hair growth, the growth achieved at the end of 3–6 months and any adverse events.
The results of patients with noticeable improvement in the photographs and patient satisfaction were recorded at 3&6 months after the procedure.
Results: Thirty-five patients were treated with this new procedure.
The hair growth started after three months and density of hair increase after six months.
Three patients (8%) developed postural hypotension immediately postoperative and improve by changing position.
Slight pain and burning sensation at donor site were recorded in all patients and relieved by taking simple analgesia.
Conclusion: This is a new procedure for treating hair loss in males with androgenic alopecia, that does not leave scars and it is appealing satisfied for both patient and doctor.
Recommendations: we recommend the application of procedure for larger group of patients to assess their effectiveness.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Abd Allah, Muhammad J.& al-Janabi, Murtada Hashim. 2019. Follicular unit extraction hair transplant (FUE) for treatment of androgenetic alopecia in Al Najaf city. Kufa Journal for Nursing Sciences،Vol. 9, no. 1, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-893132
Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Abd Allah, Muhammad J.& al-Janabi, Murtada Hashim. Follicular unit extraction hair transplant (FUE) for treatment of androgenetic alopecia in Al Najaf city. Kufa Journal for Nursing Sciences Vol. 9, no. 1 (2019), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-893132
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Abd Allah, Muhammad J.& al-Janabi, Murtada Hashim. Follicular unit extraction hair transplant (FUE) for treatment of androgenetic alopecia in Al Najaf city. Kufa Journal for Nursing Sciences. 2019. Vol. 9, no. 1, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-893132
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 6
Record ID
BIM-893132