Pressure Alopecia from Orthodontic Headgear

    September 2008 in “ American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics ”
    Rosalia Leonardi, Claudia Lombardo, Carla Loreto, Rosario Caltabiano
    Studysummary This article reports a case of pressure alopecia caused by wearing headgear, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis to prevent potential scarring.
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    2. The Transverse Anatomy of Androgenic Alopecia The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology · 1990
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