Repair of large cicatricial alopecia with skin soft-tissue expansion
He, Z.; Yu, L.; Luo, S.
Zhongguo Xiu Fu Chong Jian Wai Ke Za Zhi 19(8): 626-628
2005
ISSN/ISBN: 1002-1892 PMID: 16130389 Document Number: 584815
To investigate the clinical application of skin soft-tissue expansion in repairing large cicatricial alopecia. From January 1989 to December 2003, 38 cases of large cicatricial alopecia were repaired by expanding scalp. The scalp was expanded, the cicatrix area was resected and the mode of propulsive or rotary flap was adopted. The size of alopecia ranged from 15 cm x 7 cm to 23 cm x 15 cm. The cicatricial alopecia in all the 38 cases was repaired and the hair growth was excellent during 1-2 year follow-up. The soft-tissue expansion technique is the initiative choice and an efficient method for repairing large cicatricial alopecia.