Telogen Effluvium as a Complication of Scalp Reconstruction with Tissue Expander: A Case Report

October 2021 in “ PubMed ”

Donatello Di Mascio, Gianluca Sapino, Federico De Maria

Telogen Effluvium scarring burn alopecia tissue expansion local flap reconstruction acute hair loss plastic surgeons scalp reconstruction TE

Studysummary This case report describes a 43-year-old woman with scarring burn alopecia treated with tissue expansion and local flap reconstruction, who experienced reversible acute hair loss (Telogen Effluvium) after the procedure.

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