Notes from the Editor Emeritus

Artificial Hair Fiber Restoration in the Treatment of Scalp Scars

“…Micropigmentation is occasionally useful and worthy of consideration 10 . Artificial hair fiber implantation is performed by some physicians sometimes as an adjunct to other hair restoration techniques 11–18 …”

“…Medical literature on new artificial fibers has recently reported encouraging results and no severe complications 12–14,16,17 . The implantation of these artificial fibers is approved in many countries; however, their use has led to the development of opposing opinions.…”

“…The implantation of these artificial fibers is approved in many countries; however, their use has led to the development of opposing opinions. These opposing opinions stem from the fact that this form of treatment is not permanent, needs to be followed up, and was banned in the United States in 1983 12,13,15,17,19 because of occasional severe reactions and infections 20 . These adverse reactions were provoked by the use of pioneering, unsuitable artificial fibers that were used at that time without any medical protocol 21…”

“…The implantation of artificial fibers is performed as an alternative to using hairpieces and as an adjunctive methodology for hair restoration in other types of irreversible alopecia 11–18 . It is not permanent, however; it needs regular follow‐up and, although approved by the health authorities of many countries, it has not been approved in the United States 11,15,17…”

Current Practices and Controversies in Cosmetic Hair Restoration

“…With numerous demonstrated clinical outcomes, validation of FUE as an established surgical hair restoration procedure has almost, if not already, been realized in the hair restoration specialty. Long‐term validated scientific studies are forthcoming and expected with the newer motorized and robotic devices …”