TITLE:
Hair Transplantation into the Nape of the Neck
AUTHORS:
Shadi Zari
KEYWORDS:
Hair Transplantation, Hair Restoration, FUE, Acne Keloidalis Nuchae, Folliculitis Keloidalis Nuchae
JOURNAL NAME:
Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications,
Vol.8 No.2,
June
29,
2018
ABSTRACT: Background: Hair loss at the nape of the neck causes embarrassment and psychological
stress in a number of patients due to a variety of causes including acne
keloidalis nuchae and traction alopecia. Objectives: To report a case of hair transplantation into the nape of the neck as a
treatment option for scarring resulting from acne keloidalis nuchae. Methods: 700 grafts where
transplanted from the occipital donor area and transplanted by follicular unit
extraction (FUE) into the nape area of a male patient with recurrent scarring
folliculitis in that area. Results: Hair Restoration was successful with natural looking results. More
tumescence than usual and skin traction was necessary to stabilize the skin
during graft insertion due to soft skin in the nape area. Conclusions: Hair Restoration Surgery into the nape of the neck is an option for
patients with hair loss in that area. FUE is the best method of hair
transplantation allowing the selection of 1 and 2 hair FUE grafts in order to
achieve a natural looking result in the nape area.