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      research Pressure-potentiated alopecia areata

      8 citations , April 1981 in “American Journal of Orthodontics”
      This study found that alopecia areata can occur due to local pressure from extraoral orthodontic appliances, with hair regrowth associated with relieving the pressure.

      research Pressure alopecia from orthodontic headgear

      16 citations , September 2008 in “American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics”
      This article reports a case of pressure alopecia caused by wearing headgear, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis to prevent potential scarring.

      research Headgear-induced temporary pressure alopecia

      3 citations , September 2019 in “Journal of Orthodontics”
      In this study, a 13-year-old boy developed temporary pressure alopecia from wearing orthodontic headgear, which resolved after discontinuation, highlighting a rare side effect that can affect psychosocial wellbeing.