Tissue expansion for frontal hairline restoration in severe alopecia in a child

Burn alopecia has serious sequelae, both aesthetic and psychological, particularly in children. A case of 70% scalp alopecia due to a flame burn, and the modality of treatment is described. This consisted of an expanded temporo-parietal flap, which was transposed to create a frontal hairline. A relatively simple surgical procedure had both substantial aesthetic, and psychological benefits.