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Patient Satisfaction and Adverse Effects Following the use of Topical Hair Fiber Fillers

INTRODUCTION: Alopecia (hair loss) commonly affects patients and can severely affect one's confidence and self-esteem. In addition to medical therapy, hair filler fibers can improve the gross appearance of thinning hair in a targeted manner by making hair appear fuller and thicker. The objectiv...

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Autores principales: Babadjouni, Arash, Juhasz, Margit, Pham, Christine, Csuka, Ella, Hedayati, Bobak, Evron, Evyatar, Mesinkovska, Natasha Atanaskova
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Wolters Kluwer - Medknow 2022
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9231526/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35755963
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/ijt.ijt_129_21
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Sumario:INTRODUCTION: Alopecia (hair loss) commonly affects patients and can severely affect one's confidence and self-esteem. In addition to medical therapy, hair filler fibers can improve the gross appearance of thinning hair in a targeted manner by making hair appear fuller and thicker. The objective of this study is to assess patient use, satisfaction, and adverse effects following the application of a commercially available hair fiber filler product. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This cross-sectional study was conducted at an academic tertiary dermatology center. Alopecia patients were supplied a keratin hair fiber filler, which best matched their natural hair color. Following 90 days of application, patients were asked to complete questionnaires to assess patient satisfaction and record patient-reported adverse events. RESULTS: Twenty women and 20 men with hair loss participated. Patients reported improved hair volume and increased perceptions of confidence and attractiveness after applying fiber. Most subjects (92.5%) reported a high level of satisfaction with the fiber's ability to match hair color and provide sufficient coverage. No serious adverse effects were reported. CONCLUSION: Alopecia has a negative impact on quality of life and several psychological domains. Topical hair filler fiber can serve as an effective and safe camouflage for patients with alopecia with high user satisfaction.