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

Area of Science:

• Dermatology
• Surgical Procedures
• Hair Restoration Science

Background:

• Female-pattern hair loss (FPHL) is a common condition with limited treatment options.
• Hair transplantation (HT) is an emerging treatment for FPHL, but data on its real-world efficacy is scarce.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the clinical characteristics of FPHL patients undergoing HT.
• To analyze the real-world outcomes and patient satisfaction following HT for FPHL.

Main Methods:

• Retrospective chart review of 195 FPHL patients who underwent hair transplantation.
• Data collection included patient demographics, clinical hair loss patterns (BASP Classification), and HT outcomes.

Main Results:

• The average patient age was 49.1 years, with hair loss classified as F1 (31.8%), F2 (49.7%), and F3 (18.5%).
• A significant majority (88.2%) reported over 75% satisfaction with HT, with higher satisfaction linked to more implanted hairs.
• Documented complications included pain, facial edema, folliculitis, scarring, paresthesia, and telogen effluvium.

Conclusions:

• Hair transplantation is a viable and effective treatment for FPHL, yielding high patient satisfaction.
• Findings provide valuable insights for clinicians counseling FPHL patients considering HT.