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    Postoperative Pressure-Induced Alopecia and Perioperative Care: A Case Report

    July 2025 in “ Cureus
    Yueli Yun, Chao Nian, Na Liu
    Studysummary 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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