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Dermatographism

Dermatographism
Dermatographism

These lesions developed shortly after the patient scratched her back and faded soon thereafter.

Pressure Alopecia Secondary to Drug Overdose

Pressure Alopecia Secondary to Drug Overdose
Pressure Alopecia Secondary to Drug Overdose

A patient presents with pressure alopecia after a drug overdose. The patient overdosed on drugs and was comatose for an unclear period of time.

An excellent review of the topic: Pressure Alopecia

Image Courtsey of Dr. Harley Haynes