Hair Loss after Rhytidectomy |
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| Authors: | Robin Knuttel MD Sima Z Torabian Maxwell Fung MD |
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| Institution: | Department of Dermatology, University of California, Davis, California 95817, USA. Robinknuttel@aol.com |
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| Abstract: | BACKGROUND: Temporal hair loss has been reported to occur in up to 8.4% of patients after rhytidectomy. To date, no one has described the associated histopathologic findings. OBJECTIVE: The objective was to illustrate the microscopic findings seen in the affected area of hair loss after rhytidectomy. METHODS: Two punch biopsies from the temporal area were performed, and pathologic material was submitted. RESULTS: Histopathologic finding was suggestive of acute localized telogen effluvium. CONCLUSION: One mechanism for temporal hair loss after rhytidectomy is an acute localized telogen effluvium. |
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