Bibbidi Bobbidi Bald: Two Hair-Raising Tales of Princess Package Hairstyles

    April 2018 in “ Pediatric dermatology ”
    Bree Zimmerman, Marta Ivars, Kelly M. Cordoro
    Studysummary This report describes cases of localized alopecia in two girls following hairstyling marketed as the "Princess Package" at a major U.S. theme park, likely due to pressure ischemia and acute traction alopecia, with some regrowth observed but also areas of scarring.
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    Research cited in this study 3

    1. Under Pressure? Alopecia Related to Surgical Duration British Journal of Anaesthesia · 2014
    2. Hair Care Practices and Their Association With Scalp and Hair Disorders in African American Girls Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2010
    3. Hair Extensions: A Concerning Cause of Hair Disorders British Journal of Dermatology · 2008

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