How to avoid the principal complication of scalp reduction in the management of extensive alopecia.
Instead of risking the esthetic complication sometimes observed with the development of a vertical alopecic strip crossing the posterior aspect of the scalp, another method can be used to replace this. A small, round alopecic area similar to a small developing bald spot is created and eventually grafted later.
D000505:Alopecia / Q000601:surgery*; D004954:Esthetics; D006197:Hair; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D012535:Scalp / Q000601:surgery*