March 2026 in “Journal of Skin and Sexually Transmitted Diseases” This case series reports on 10 female patients with non-marginal traction alopecia, characterized by asymptomatic focal hair loss in the middle of the scalp, with otherwise normal long hair. Despite denying common causes like tight hairstyles or chemical treatments, trichoscopic and histopathological evaluations confirmed traction alopecia. The study suggests that the weight of very long hair, termed "Rapunzel alopecia," may contribute to this condition. Patients were advised to cut their hair shorter and use a topical 2% minoxidil solution, which improved their condition within months. This highlights the importance of recognizing non-marginal traction alopecia as a distinct form of hair loss due to prolonged physical pressure on the scalp.
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January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” Long hair can cause hair loss due to constant pulling.
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February 2014 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” A baby boy had two types of temporary hair loss at birth, which might be two forms of newborn hair loss combined.
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April 2018 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” Tight hairstyles and chemical relaxers can cause hair loss known as traction alopecia.
October 2025 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” Minoxidil may help hair regrowth in traction alopecia, but changing hair habits is the main treatment.