TLDR Otoplasty can cause permanent hair loss if bandages are too tight.
The document discussed an unusual complication of otoplasty, specifically frontal cicatricial alopecia, which is a type of scarring alopecia that results in permanent hair loss due to the destruction of hair follicles and their replacement with scar tissue. This complication was attributed to a postoperative over-stretched ear bandage and had not been previously defined in the PubMed literature. The document emphasized the importance for surgeons to be cautious about the pressure exerted by bandages and potential tissue reactions from otoplastic materials, such as bandages, Beta fix, gauze, and sutures, to prevent this complication.
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June 2015 in “Dermatology Reports” Middle-aged women in Iran are most affected by primary cicatricial alopecia, especially discoid lupus erythematous.
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April 2001 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Different types of scarring alopecia may be stages of one disease, and accurate diagnosis is crucial to prevent permanent hair loss.
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January 2019 in “Archives of clinical and medical case reports” Combining FUE hair transplantation with PRP improves hair density and patient satisfaction in scarring alopecia.
August 2023 in “Journal of analytical & pharmaceutical research” Microneedle-assisted therapy with human basic fibroblast growth factor significantly regrew hair in patients with hair loss.
New treatments for hair loss should target eight main causes and use specific plant compounds and peptides for better results.
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July 2017 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Early and personalized treatment for hair loss in young people is crucial to prevent permanent damage and should include psychological support.
