PubMed · 14438658
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F RONCHESE. 1960. Pseudopelade.. https://doi.org/10.1001/archderm.1960.01580030030003
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PURPOSE: To describe a patient with pressure alopecia following vitreoretinal surgery. DESIGN: Case report. METHODS: An 11-year-old boy underwent vitreoretinal surgery for left retinal detachment. One week postoperatively, his parents noticed a patch of alopecia where his head may have been in contact with the wrist-rest assembly placed around the head during the surgical procedure. RESULTS: Pressure alopecia on the parieto-occipital region of the scalp was observed. Hair regrowth occurred during the follow-up visits. CONCLUSION: Pressure alopecia is a rare complication of lengthy surgery and is underrecognized in ophthalmic practice. Precautions should be taken to avoid this preventable complication.