Dear Sir , I have Discoid Lupus Erythematosus and total alopekia in frond of my head . I would like to have transplanation and some Doctors recommend it and some not . Could you tell me your opinion about it ? I appreciate your assistance
October 15, 2014
Answer: Hair transplants for discoid lupus Discoid lupus often does not respond well to hair transplant surgery. You will want to see an experienced hair transplant surgeon to assess if you have enough donor hair and to fully understand how much coverage you can obtain with surgery. (You can only cover a portion of your scalp)Also you will want to see a dermatologist to determine if your discoid lupus is "quiet" or not and to determine if you have any other coexisting scarring alopecias (such as frontal fibrosing alopecia). I recommend that a hair transplant for discoid lupus should only be done if the condition has been quiet (inactive) for 2-3 years.
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October 15, 2014
Answer: Hair transplants for discoid lupus Discoid lupus often does not respond well to hair transplant surgery. You will want to see an experienced hair transplant surgeon to assess if you have enough donor hair and to fully understand how much coverage you can obtain with surgery. (You can only cover a portion of your scalp)Also you will want to see a dermatologist to determine if your discoid lupus is "quiet" or not and to determine if you have any other coexisting scarring alopecias (such as frontal fibrosing alopecia). I recommend that a hair transplant for discoid lupus should only be done if the condition has been quiet (inactive) for 2-3 years.
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Answer: Hair loss caused by autoimmune disease This can not be treated with a hair transplant because any active disease will kill the hair transplant. An alternative treatment that works terrific is scalp micropigmentation (see sdb site below)
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Answer: Hair loss caused by autoimmune disease This can not be treated with a hair transplant because any active disease will kill the hair transplant. An alternative treatment that works terrific is scalp micropigmentation (see sdb site below)
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