China Journal of Leprosy and Skin Diseases ›› 2021, Vol. 37 ›› Issue (6): 386-389.doi: 10.12144/zgmfskin202106386

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Acute telogen effluvium after face lift surgery: a case report

CHENG Tiantian1, FANG Huijuan1, YANG Zhishan1, WU Ruiying1, YANG Dingquan2   

  1. 1 Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China; 
    2 China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing 100029, China
  • Online:2021-06-15 Published:2021-05-27
  • Contact: YANG Dingquan, E-mail: ydqlx@163.com

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Abstract: A 51-year-old female presented with a 2-month history of hair shedding after face lift surgery and the condition was progressive worsening. The hair pull test was positive. Dermoscopic examination indicated telogen hair. The patient was diagnosed as acute telogen effluvium. The patient's condition was improved after treatment of minoxidil, hashimide vitamin complex tablets and vitamin D2 and calcium hydrogen phosphate tablets. 

Key words: acute telogen effluvium, surgery, dermoscopic