TLDR A new treatment using hydroxychloroquine, hyaluronidase, and steroids may improve hair loss from dermal filler complications.
This case report discusses an instance of both scarring and nonscarring alopecia resulting from vascular occlusion due to dermal filler injections, a rare but known complication. The authors highlight their novel treatment approach using hydroxychloroquine alongside hyaluronidase and oral and topical steroids, suggesting that this combination may enhance clinical outcomes for such cases.
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