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Burn alopecia is a significant disfigurement and its sequelae includes not only physical problems, but also psychological problems, such as low self-esteem, unhappiness, and dissatisfaction. Therefore, burn alopecia is a significant challenge for plastic surgeons concerning reconstruction and rehabilitation. The primary goal of reconstruction for burn alopecia is to recreate a natural hair-bearing appearance on the reconstructed scalp.
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Kamolz, LP., Keck, M., Selig, H., Lumenta, D.B. (2012). Reconstruction/Correction of burn alopecia. In: Kamolz, LP., Jeschke, M.G., Horch, R.E., Küntscher, M., Brychta, P. (eds) Handbook of Burns. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7091-0315-9_21
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