Cosmetology & Trichology

Biography

Biography: Nicolas Perez-Mora

Abstract

Hair Prosthesis (HP) is a valid cosmetic option for patients with advanced alopecia. We evaluated if air-compressed topical Minoxidil (Mx) may improve self-image satisfaction on those patients, by improving their remaining own-hair perception. 43 patients using HP volunteered to complete a questionnaire, inquiring about relevant perceptions during the previous 6-month period. The three specific questions were: 1. Has the aspect of your own-hair improved? 2. Has the density of you own-hair increased? 3. How relevant is for you to maintain and preserve your own-hair over time? Patients’ responses options were classified and marked as: “nothing” (score 1), “barely” (score 2), “something” (score 3) or “much” (score 4). A total score was calculated in each patient by adding up scores from questions 1 and 2. Total score 2-4 was considered poor positive-perception, while total score 5-8 was identified as good positive-perception. 31 patients received air-compressed Mx sessions every other week, during hair-care center visits (Mx Group). HP was temporarily removed before Mx application. 12 patients did receive only cosmetic care during their HP hair-care sessions without Mx application (Control Group). Control Group presented with poor positive-perception (score 2-4) 100% (12/12) and good positive-perception (score 5-8) 0% (0/12). Meanwhile Mx group demonstrated poor positive-perception (score 2-4) (13/31) (41.9%) but good positive-perception (score 5-8) 58.1% (18/31). (P<.01). To maintain and preserve the remaining own-hair was considered much relevant in most patients. Conclusion: Air-compressed topical Minoxidil (Mx) applied every other week, may improve self-image satisfaction on HP patients, by improving their remaining own-hair perception.