Synonym(s)
alopecia liminaris frontalis; Traction Alopecia; Zugalopecia
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Reversible hair loss with longer duration of existence also irreversible, mechanically caused hair loss through chronic tensile stress of the hair, e.g. with tight, mostly back-combed hairstyle (see below scarred alopecia).
TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.
Avoid permanent mechanical irritation, such as tight hairstyle (ponytail).
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Alopecia liminaris frontalis; Frontal fibrosing alopecia; Pseudo-alopecies; Traction Alopecia; Zugalopecia;Outgoing links (1)
Alopecia scarring;Disclaimer
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Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer
