title: The Y-shaped pattern of alopecia reduction and its variations.
abstract: The Y-shaped alopecia reduction is used less frequently than indicated. This article outlines the advantages of this pattern, describes the technique of excision in detail, discusses the many variations possible, and advocates greater utilization of this procedure.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000505:Alopecia / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D012535:Scalp / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013537:Sutures