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Hair loss after rhytidectomy
Robin Knuttel1, Sima Z Torabian, Maxwell Fung
1Department of Dermatology, University of California, Davis, California 95817, USA. Robinknuttel@aol.com
Abstract
Background:
Temporal hair loss has been reported to occur in up to 8.4% of patients after rhytidectomy. To date, no one has described the associated histopathologic findings.
Objective:
The objective was to illustrate the microscopic findings seen in the affected area of hair loss after rhytidectomy.
Methods:
Two punch biopsies from the temporal area were performed, and pathologic material was submitted.
Results:
Histopathologic finding was suggestive of acute localized telogen effluvium.
Conclusion:
One mechanism for temporal hair loss after rhytidectomy is an acute localized telogen effluvium.