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Hair Transplant Robot For Follicular Unit Extraction

What is follicular unit extraction? Follicular unit extraction (FUE), also known as follicular transfer (FT), is one of two primary methods of obtaining follicular units, naturally-occurring groups of one to four hairs, for hair transplantation. The other method of follicle harvesting is known as strip harvesting and this was the earliest form of follicular extraction.

What is follicular unit extraction? Follicular unit extraction (FUE), also known as follicular transfer (FT), is one of two primary methods of obtaining follicular units, naturally-occurring groups of one to four hairs, for hair transplantation.

The other method of follicle harvesting is known as strip harvesting and this was the earliest form of follicular extraction.

Difference Between FUE And Strip Harvesting

The difference between FUE and strip harvesting? During FUE individual follicles are extracted from a designated donor area on a hair restoration patient’s body.

The follicles are removed one at a time. Strip harvesting is when a strip of skin if removed from the patient’s donor site and then dissected into many individual follicles.

Advantages & Disadvantages Of FUE And Strip Harvesting

The follicular units obtained by either method are the basic building blocks of follicular unit transplantation. Both have their advantages and disadvantages.

While FUE is very time consuming (taking several hours) and may require multiple sessions for a doctor to remove the many hundreds or thousands of tiny 2-6 hair follicle groups required for a natural looking transplant, it does not leave a noticeable scar across the back of the head which the older strip harvesting technique often does.

FUE requires less recovery time then strip harvesting, but unfortunately not all hair transplant patients are not good FUE candidates. Also, FUE has a higher risk of transection which happens with a healthy follicle is sliced up because it’s hard to determine where the follicle should be placed. Transection means that the healthy follicle is lost forever.

Artas System – Hair Transplant Robot For FUE

To resolve the drawbacks with FUE, which is often the most higher desirable option, Restoration Robotics Inc. says it has a better way with their Artas System. The FDA has approved the Artas Robot for people with straight black or brown hair. It is not available for blondes or redheads or anyone with natural texture. The FDA has provided its 510 (k) premarket notification, which means a device is available for sale.

The Artas system has an image-guided robotic arm, special imaging technologies for guiding follicle-unit removal, small dermal punches, and a computer interface. It also corrects for slight patient motions.

The robot is expected to make FUE faster and easier on both the patient and the doctor. And because manual FUE is a very difficult technique to master, the robot is expected to make FUE easier to learn. Restoration Robotics says the cost of the device should be offset by the savings a doctor will realize from being able to do more FUE procedures with fewer assistants.

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Hair thinning affects a lot of women.   Female hair loss can result from a lot of factors including, but not limited to the following:

1.  Hereditary conditions
2.  Hormonal changes, thyroid malfunctions or similar
3.  Environmental changes
4.  Prescription drug reactions
5.  Nutritional deficiencies
6.  Stress
7.  Aging
8.  Surgery
10.  Combination of factors

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Combining Hair Processes

Ironically, thinning hair can be a good thing on women because the condition of the hair is often the body’s way of sending a message that there may be some sort of internal problems.  Although hair loss might result from hereditary factors, it can also occur as a result of extended chemical abuse, wearing hair pulled back too tight or as a result of strict or extreme dieting. Continue reading “Hair Thinning For Women – What Does It Mean?” »

The Archives of Dermatology recently published the results of an informal study which found that African American women with the most extensive hair loss had higher rates of Type 2 diabetes and bacterial scalp infections than those with mild or zero hair loss.

Very little research has been done of the cause of the problems plaguing many African American women suffering from severe and permanent hair loss.  In the past there was thought to be a direct link to hair loss in black women with various chemicals used to straighten hair or the prevalence of braids, weaves and extensions used in the hair.

Now researchers are addressing the issue of hair loss among black women.  Dr. Angela Kyei, a chief resident at the Cleveland Clinic Institute of Dermatology and Plastic Surgery is the lead author on the informal study report on the issue of hair loss for African American women.

Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia Or C.C.C. A

The study reports that nearly one-third of a group of 326 African American women had a type of central hair loss called central centrifugal  cicatricial alopecia, or C.C.C.A..  This hair loss condition is diagnosed almost exclusively in African American women. The 325 African American women were tested at two African American churches and a health fair for African American women in Cleveland, Ohio. Continue reading “Extensive Hair Loss Links Found To Type 2 Diabetes And Scalp Infections In African American Women” »

HAIR BRASIL celebrates 10 years in business in 2011 with a record of events, international shows and novelties brought by 800 beauty care brands.

The 10 years of HAIR BRASIL – International Beauty, Hair and Esthetics Fair which will take place from April 2 to 5, 2011, in the city of São Paulo – Brazil, will be celebrated with a mega fair.

In addition to the launching showcased by hundreds of brands of products for hair and beauty care, the event is featuring a record number of simultaneous events and of international shows.  The show will feature 65,000 sqm of exhibition space in the pavilions of the Expo Center Norte, in the city of São Paulo.

Major Innovations Of Hair Fashion Shows

The Hair Brasil Fashion Show stands among the major innovations of HAIR BRASIL 2011.  It is a reformulation of the Megashow, which year after year at the previous editions became a top attraction of the event. Continue reading “Hair Brasil Hair Show Celebrates 10 Years With Mega Hair Fair Event” »

As Spring turns into Summer there are dangers which some people are not aware of.  Experts say that some prescription medications can be dangerous when exposed to sunlight.

As many as 100 different prescriptions and over-the-counter drugs can become dangerous when exposed to the rays of the sun.

Millions of Americans are currently taking medications for acne, diabetes, cancer, infections, depression and many other types of sickness or disease risk reactions including dizziness, rashes, itching and blisters in exposed areas of the skin.

In some rare cases the reactions can cause hair loss, skin peeling and even fingernail loss.

Sun Sensitivity

Even various sunscreens (those containing PABA – para-aminobenzoic acid) which are supposed to protect you from the sun – can actually make you more sensitive to the rays.

Approximately 3 percent of people are sun-sensitive to various drugs, according to Dr. Robert Jordan, a renowned dermatologist.

One of the most severe reactions may be triggered by antibiotics like Tetracycline or in a similar drug family.  It can make fingers swell up if the person goes out in the sun.  Fingernails can become so loose that they fall off, according to the late Dr. Alexander Fisher, a prominent clinical dermatologist.

Know Your Drugs And Act Accordingly

If your drugs are known to cause reactions either arrange with your physician to take an alternative formulation if you’re going to be in the sun.  Also, cover up and avoid the sun as much as possible.  Finally be aware of possible side effects so you can respond appropriately.

When A Reaction Occurs Immediately Check With Your Physician

Experts advise, if you have an usual reaction from the sun after taking any type of mediation – prescription or other – you should immediately check with your doctor for a possible change in treatment.

Listed below are some of the drugs which may potentially trigger a reaction in some people after they’re exposed to sunlight.  Keep in mind that not all of the drugs below will cause a reaction in everyone who takes them.  Also consider that there are other drugs which are not listed which may also cause a variety of sun related reactions. Continue reading “Prescription & OTC Drugs May Cause Hair Loss & Dangerous Reactions During Sun Exposure” »