In this case report, the authors described a patient who developed postoperative pressure alopecia one month after a lengthy surgery, emphasizing the importance of primary prevention to minimize patient distress from this preventable complication.
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July 2014 in “British Journal of Anaesthesia” Long surgeries can cause temporary hair loss due to pressure on the scalp.
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November 2015 in “Journal of anesthesia” A woman permanently lost hair on her scalp after a long surgery.
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August 2008 in “Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” This case report describes postoperative alopecia in a female patient following orthognathic surgery and underscores the importance of understanding the condition's pathophysiology for prevention and identification.
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March 2014 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This report describes a case of postoperative pressure-induced alopecia in a 5-year-old girl following liver transplantation, suggesting that scalp dermatoscopy may help differentiate this condition from alopecia areata.