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Are Toppik hair fibers safe to use regularly? Could they worsen scarring alopecias in a 45 year old woman with FFA and LPP?

November 23, 2016
Asked By:pclarktor in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Are the cosmetic hair loss camouflage Toppik hair fibers (keratin protein derived from wool) safe to use regularly? Could they irritate and stimulate scarring alopecias like FFA and LPP? One of the preservative ingredients listed on the packaging is ammonium chloride. Thank you for your advice.

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December 5, 2016

Answer: Toppik and hair fibers are safe to use. It will not worsen your hair loss. It will not worsen scarring alopecia.

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December 5, 2016

Answer: Toppik and hair fibers are safe to use. It will not worsen your hair loss. It will not worsen scarring alopecia.

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Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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November 23, 2016

Answer: Toppik for FFA and LPP: Are they safe?

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Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD
November 23, 2016

Answer: Toppik for FFA and LPP: Are they safe?

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Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD
November 24, 2016

Answer: Use of concealers for various forms of alopecia

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William Rassman, MD (retired)
November 24, 2016

Answer: Use of concealers for various forms of alopecia

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William Rassman, MD (retired)
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