@article{ref1,
title="Full-thickness scalp injury due to hair braiding and weave",
journal="Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open",
year="2015",
author="Grunzweig, Katherine and Keys, Kari A.",
volume="3",
number="8",
pages="e477-e477",
abstract="Full-thickness scalp necrosis secondary to hair weave placement is a rare but serious complication of a common hairstyle. The defects can be large and may necessitate complex reconstruction with hair-bearing tissue. We report on the case of a young woman with extensive scalp loss following tight spiral braiding. The case description illustrates this relatively unknown complication, its treatment, and possible preventative measures.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2169-7574",
doi="10.1097/GOX.0000000000000456",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/GOX.0000000000000456"
}