JOURNAL ARTICLE

'Vasculitis‐like' damage due to micropunch in follicular unit excision hair transplantation surgery: Ten cases.

  • Published In: Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology & Venereology, 2024, v. 38, n. 11. P. e923 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Mir‐Bonafé, J. M.; Mir‐Bonafé, J.; Rubio‐Lombraña, M.; Gómez‐Zubiaur, A.; Hermosa‐Gelbard, A.; Pigem, R.; Mir‐Bonafé, M.; Santos‐Briz, A. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses ten cases of 'vasculitis-like' purpuric plaques with a necrotic center that appeared after follicular unit excision (FUE) hair transplantation surgery, a phenomenon not previously described in the literature. The patients, from five trichology and hair transplantation units in Spain, experienced lesions that clinically resembled leukocytoclastic vasculitis, but all resolved spontaneously within 14 days without complications. The histopathologic study ruled out vasculitis, suggesting that trauma to blood vessels during the FUE procedure or thermal damage may have caused the lesions. The authors emphasize the importance of accurate diagnosis by dermatologists to prevent unnecessary aggressive treatments for this benign and self-resolving condition. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology & Venereology. 2024/11, Vol. 38, Issue 11, pe923
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0926-9959
  • DOI:10.1111/jdv.19993
  • Accession Number:180503770
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