BACKGROUND Cutaneous dysesthesia syndrome is a disorder characterized by chronic cutaneous symptoms without objective findings. Patients complain of burning, stinging, or itching, which is often triggered or exacerbated by psychological or physical stress. These symptoms may be manifestations of an underlying psychiatric disorder or may represent a type of chronic pain syndrome. OBSERVATIONS ...

Pattern hair loss is the most common type of in both men and women. Scalp typically affected a characteristic distribution without other scalp or dermatologic findings. Early recognition treatment can help halt its progression to preserve as much possible. Both pharmacologic nonpharmacologic treatments have proven helpful.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES After studying this article, the participant should: 1. Understand scalp anatomy, hair physiology, and skin viscoelastic properties as they relate to scalp reconstruction. 2. Understand the principles that allow for aesthetic reconstruction of scalp defects. 3. Understand the use of local tissue rearrangement for reconstruction of specific areas of the scalp. 4. Understand t...