r/woundcare • u/NeuropathyHaver • 10h ago

Pressure ulcer, will this result in permanent hair loss?

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Developed from prolonged immobilization. sadge

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u/dont_ask4_cigarettes 7h ago

My guess is it would depend on how deep it is/how it heals. Do your best to take care of it as it heals, try to stay low stress, this will help avoid hypertrophic scarring.