Dermatological Perspectives on Pressure Alopecias: A Call for Awareness

September 2023 in “ Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology ”

Eduardo Corona‐Rodarte, Luis Enrique Cano‐Aguilar, Luisa Fernanda Baldassarri-Ortego, Antonella Tosti, Daniel Asz‐Sigall

pressure alopecias type 1 pressure alopecia type 2 pressure alopecia cosmetic injections thread lifts temporal lifting dermal fillers facelifts topical minoxidil PA Rogaine

Studysummary In their commentary, the authors introduce additional cosmetic procedures—thread lifts, temporal lifting with dermal fillers, and facelifts—that may lead to type 2 pressure alopecia, expanding the understanding of this condition's potential causes beyond the original classification tied to cosmetic injections and sustained external pressure.

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