Full-thickness Scalp Injury Due to Hair Braiding and Weave.
Full-thickness scalp necrosis secondary to hair weave placement is a rare but serious complication of a common hairstyle. The defects can be large and may necessitate complex reconstruction with hair-bearing tissue. We report on the case of a young woman with extensive scalp loss following tight spiral braiding. The case description illustrates this relatively unknown complication, its treatment, and possible preventative measures.
Division of Plastic Surgery, Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington, Seattle, Wash.
Katherine
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Grunzweig
Division of Plastic Surgery, Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington, Seattle, Wash.
Kari A
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Keys