Exploring the Potential Links Between Telogen Effluvium, Alopecia Areata, Pressure-Induced Alopecia, and General Anesthesia: A Narrative Review

    January 2026 in “ Dermatology and Therapy ”
    Olga Poniatowska, Łukasz Sein Anand, Anna Jakubczyk-Słabicka … Magdalena Górska-Ponikowska
    Studysummary This review explores the potential connection between GA and various types of alopecia but reports no new clinical findings, emphasizing the need for further research.
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