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    Pressure Alopecia in a Pediatric Patient: A Case Report

    June 2026 in “ Cureus ”
    Karen Sánchez-Tamayo, Roxana Castañeda‐Yépiz, Mariana Pérez-Chavez … Esperanza Sañudo-Vallejo
    Studysummary The researchers presented a rare case of a four-year-old developing scarring alopecia after a two-week ICU stay, highlighting the challenge of diagnosing pressure alopecia in children and the crucial role of early detection and trichoscopy in preventing permanent hair loss.
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