September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Björnstad syndrome causes twisted hair from birth.
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July 2024 in “Cutis” Act quickly to treat traction alopecia to prevent permanent hair loss.
3 citations
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September 2012 in “Journal of counseling and development” Trichotillomania involves hair pulling and can be treated with proper understanding and methods.
November 2023 in “Scholars academic journal of biosciences” Trichotillomania can cause severe complications like hairballs in the stomach, needing surgery and psychiatric care.
3 citations
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January 1981 Tight traditional hairstyles can cause hair loss.
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February 2019 in “Pediatric dermatology” Trichotillomania shows specific signs like black dots and uneven hair lengths but lacks certain features of alopecia areata.
January 2015 in “The Encyclopedia of Clinical Psychology” Habit reversal training effectively treats hair-pulling disorder in both adults and children.
35 citations
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September 2003 in “Archives of dermatology” Tiger tail bands in hair are caused by wavy hair fibers with melanin, unlike straight fibers in normal hair.
119 citations
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February 2009 in “Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews” Trichotillomania involves hair pulling and can be treated with therapy and medication.
6 citations
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August 2020 in “Frontiers in Pediatrics” Penile strangulation from hair can cause severe harm but can be treated if caught early.
August 2021 in “Oxford University Press eBooks” New treatments for hair-pulling disorder focus on personalized approaches and combining therapies for better results.
April 2025 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” The Extra Gentle brush reduces hair breakage and soothes sensitive scalps.
September 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” Traumatic alopecia causes hair loss from pulling or rubbing, leading to broken hairs and changes in the scalp.
1 citations
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May 2023 in “JAMA dermatology” Tight hairstyles can cause hair loss, which can be permanent if not treated early.
1 citations
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March 2005 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Twisting hair weakens it, but strength can be recovered at low twist levels.
37 citations
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March 2005 in “Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health” A hair strand caused a rare case of limb strangulation in a teenage girl with autism, and the condition is not always linked to child abuse.
17 citations
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December 2009 in “Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics” Two babies needed surgery to remove hair tightly wrapped around their toes to prevent serious injury.
Trichotillomania involves hair-pulling due to brain and genetic factors, with behavior therapy and new drugs showing promise, but challenges like stigma and underdiagnosis persist.
2 citations
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January 2018 in “Indian dermatology online journal” A homeopathic antidandruff shampoo caused severe hair matting in a girl.
7 citations
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January 2017 in “International Journal of Trichology” Chemotherapy and certain hair care practices can cause severe hair matting.
January 2009 in “Chinese journal of Clinical Medicine” April 2016 in “Apollo (University of Cambridge)” Trichotillomania is a hair-pulling disorder needing different treatments than OCD.
1 citations
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” A girl with red hair developed hair-pulling and body image disorders after being bullied for her hair color.
37 citations
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August 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry” Trichotillomania is a chronic hair-pulling disorder that starts in early teens and causes distress and hair loss.
8 citations
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June 2016 in “Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics B” Washing baby socks without flipping them inside out may increase the risk of Hair Tourniquet Syndrome.
A 14-year-old girl with a condition that makes her hair easy to pull out also has a hair-pulling disorder, and treatment helped but she relapsed after a year.
Frizzy hair is fragile and can lead to hair loss and damage if not properly cared for.
September 2023 in “Ukraïnsʹkij žurnal Perinatologìâ ì pedìatrìâ” Quick action and prevention are crucial to avoid severe complications from tourniquet syndrome in children.
March 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology” COVID-19 can cause hair to become progressively kinked.
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July 2004 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Her hair grew back normally after she stopped rubbing it.