The Y‐Shaped Pattern of Alopecia Reduction and Its Variations
- 1 December 1984
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology
- Vol. 10 (12) , 980-986
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1524-4725.1984.tb01356.x
Abstract
The Y‐shaped alopecia reduction is used less frequently than indicated. This article outlines the advantages of this pattern, describes the technique of excision in detail, discusses the many variations possible, and advocates greater utilization of this procedure.Keywords
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