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Alopecia marginalisL65.9

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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alopecia liminaris frontalis; Traction Alopecia; Zugalopecia

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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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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer