Secondary Alopecia Induced by Aesthetic Procedures: An Unrecognized Potential Complication

    Carlos A. Barrera‐Ochoa, María Teresa Alonso‐León, Roberto Arenas … Daniel Asz‐Sigall
    Studysummary This study reviews the poorly understood occurrence of secondary alopecia, including scarring and non-scarring types, as a rare side effect of cosmetic procedures, emphasizing the need for awareness and early biopsy when patients experience changes in hair density or loss.
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