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    Glossary Pressure Alopecia

    hair loss caused by prolonged pressure on the scalp

    Pressure Alopecia, also known as Pressure-Induced Alopecia or Postoperative Alopecia, is a type of hair loss that occurs due to prolonged pressure on a specific area of the scalp. This condition is often seen in patients who have undergone lengthy surgical procedures where the head remains in a fixed position for an extended period, leading to restricted blood flow and subsequent hair follicle damage in the affected area.

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    1. Under pressure? Alopecia related to surgical duration British Journal of Anaesthesia · 2014 · 24 citations
    2. Pressure alopecia International Journal of Dermatology · 2004 · 17 citations
    3. Pressure alopecia from orthodontic headgear American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics · 2008 · 16 citations
    4. The triple rotation scalp flap revisited: a case of reconstruction of cicatricial pressure alopecia International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery · 2006 · 16 citations
    5. Co-presentation of Tapia's syndrome and pressure alopecia—A rare event after septorhinoplasty: A case report and literature review Acta anaesthesiologica Taiwanica · 2014 · 14 citations
    6. Postoperative permanent pressure alopecia Journal of anesthesia · 2015 · 13 citations
    7. Pressure alopecia in living donors for liver transplantation 2004 · 7 citations
    8. Headgear-induced temporary pressure alopecia Journal of Orthodontics · 2019 · 3 citations
    9. Response to Corona-Rodarte et al.’s “Pressure alopecias: a review” Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2023 · 1 citations
    10. Pressure alopecias: A review Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2023 · 1 citations
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