TLDR Hyaluronic acid injections can cause hair loss due to blocked blood vessels.
The document reported a case of a 30-year-old female who developed alopecia following a hyaluronic acid injection, likely due to vascular compromise. It highlighted that while fillers are generally safe, complications such as vascular occlusion can lead to severe outcomes like tissue necrosis and alopecia. The report also provided a description of the trichoscopic findings associated with this type of alopecia, which had not been previously documented.
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April 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Cancer treatments often cause hair disorders, significantly affecting patients' quality of life, and better management methods are needed.
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March 2017 in “Aesthetic plastic surgery” Accidental injection of hyaluronic acid caused temporary hair loss and skin damage, but treatment restored hair and healed the skin.
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October 2013 in “Dermatologic Surgery”
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May 2023 in “JAAD case reports” Hyaluronic acid fillers for temporal lifting can cause hair loss without scarring.
April 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Filler injections can cause temporary hair loss, but hyaluronidase can help restore hair within a few months.
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August 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Topical nitroglycerin spray effectively prevents scalp necrosis in hair transplant patients.
April 2024 in “Skin health and disease” Injecting fillers in the temple can cause serious complications, but the damage can be treated if managed properly.
August 2020 in “Revista de chimie” Nitroglycerin ointment is now used to treat several skin conditions with fewer side effects.
