Must I wait before try scalp micropigmentation to disguise hair loss from LPP & FFA? Is it safe for scarring alopecias?

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Is it necessary to wait for 2-3 years of inactivity of my scarring alopecias (LPP & FFA) before I try scalp micropigmentation just like I would have to wait for this duration of 'quiet' time before attempting a hair transplant? Is there a risk that scalp micropigmentation retriggers the scarring alopecias or is it considered not too invasive and therefore safe for these conditions? Thank you for your help.

Bernardino Arocha, MD, FISHRS · Answer

pclarktor,Our smp is safe in these conditions because it is very superficial at only .5 mm, the inflammation in those conditions occurs much deeper around the sweat glands. Also we use only organic pigments from Beauty Medical. However, I would not recommend it in folliculitis or WBC mediated scarring alopecia.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

Scalp Micropigmentation SMP does not affect hairs from scarring alopecia such as LPP or FFA.  SMP does not trigger hair loss.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

The use of Scalp Micropigmentation with these conditions do not require that the disease is inactive as the depth of the SMP when done correctly in skilled hands, does not penetrate the skin more than .75mm, which is too shallow to impact these diseases. See below

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