Response to Corona-Rodarte et al.'s 'Pressure Alopecias: A Review'

The document discusses the response to an article on pressure alopecias (PAs) caused by sustained external pressure and cosmetic injections. It introduces three additional cosmetic procedures associated with alopecia: thread lift, temporal lifting with dermal fillers, and cervicofacial rhytidectomy (facelift). The authors highlight the importance of dermatologists in diagnosing and managing these complications. They describe cases of alopecia following these procedures, suggesting mechanisms like pressure-induced damage to microvasculature and tension-induced ischemia. A study of 60 patients undergoing facelifts with minoxidil pretreatment showed reduced rates of alopecia. The document emphasizes the need for awareness and proper management to prevent and treat alopecia secondary to cosmetic procedures.