ABSTRACT
Female pattern hair loss is devastating to many of the 21 million U.S. women who suffer
from it. It is essential to differentiate female pattern hair loss from other types
of hair loss to ensure appropriate treatment. Through use of follicular units, follicular
families, and follicular pairing between existing hair follicles, natural-looking
results can be achieved in women. Hair transplants create the benefit of increasing
density and providing options for hair styling and can be combined with medications,
devices, and styling aids such as minoxidil, low-level laser therapy, and topical
powder makeup, respectively.
KEYWORDS
Women - female pattern hair loss - hair transplant - alopecia - follicular unit
