Tissue Expansion for Correction of Alopecia in a Child with Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia

    May 2016 in “ Journal of dermatology ”
    Nobuyuki Mitsukawa, Naoko Omori, Mai Tominaga, Shinsuke Akita, Yoshitaka Kubota, Masafumi Kuriyama, Kaneshige Satoh
    TLDR Tissue expansion successfully treated alopecia in a child with hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia.
    The document described a case where tissue expansion was used to correct alopecia in a child with hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia. This method involved gradually stretching the skin to allow for the growth of new tissue, which was then used to cover the bald areas. The procedure aimed to improve the aesthetic appearance and psychological well-being of the child. The authors highlighted the success of this approach in managing alopecia associated with this genetic condition.
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