research Traction alopecia: the root of the problem
Tight hairstyles and chemical relaxers can cause hair loss known as traction alopecia.
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research Traction alopecia: Neglected in women and children of color
The study concludes that Traction Alopecia is often overlooked in women and children of color, and better recognition and follow-up care are needed.
research Traction Alopecia
Tight hairstyles can cause hair loss, which can be permanent if not treated early.
research Scalp alopecias in richly pigmented patients
Hair care practices like using relaxers and tight braiding can lead to permanent hair loss in black women.
research Corrections to “Female Pattern Hair Loss and its Relationship to Permanent/Cicatricial Alopecia: A New Perspective”
Title change to "Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA)"; common in African American women; hair-grooming methods may contribute; no effective therapy found; trials needed.
research Act Fast With Traction Alopecia to Avoid Permanent Hair Loss
Act quickly to treat traction alopecia to prevent permanent hair loss.
research Braids or Pony-Tail-Associated Traction Alopecia in Female Children
Changing hairstyles can help hair regrow in children with hair loss from tight braids or ponytails.
research From Buns to Braids and Ponytails: Entering a New Era of Female Military Hair-Grooming Standards
New military hair rules for women promote inclusivity and prevent hair damage.
research Corn-Row Alopecia
Tight cornrow braids may cause hair loss.
research Hair Casts: A Clinical and Electron Microscopic Study
Tight hairstyles like ponytails may cause hair casts by affecting scalp circulation and causing inflammation.
research Act Fast With Traction Alopecia to Avoid Permanent Hair Loss
Act quickly to prevent permanent hair loss from tight hairstyles.
research Bitemporal alopecia: A unique pattern variant of alopecia
The document concludes that "hot comb alopecia" is now called "central cicatricial centrifugal alopecia" and its causes are complex.
research Camouflage technique for alopecia areata: What is a patient to do?
The document suggests using hairpieces, wigs, and safe cosmetic techniques to hide hair loss from alopecia areata.
research Headband Alopecia
Infant hair loss is usually temporary and grows back without treatment.
research Traction Alopecia
Tight hairstyles, especially on chemically treated hair, can cause reversible hair loss if caught early but may become permanent if not addressed.
research Rapunzel Alopecia: A Peculiar Form of Non-Marginal Traction Alopecia Secondary to Excessively Long Hair
Long hair can cause hair loss due to constant pulling.
research Early Onset of Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA) in Pediatric Patients: An Underrecognized Diagnosis
CCCA can occur in children and needs early diagnosis to prevent permanent hair loss.
research Postpartum Telogen Effluvium Unmasking Traction Alopecia
Hair shedding after childbirth can reveal a pre-existing condition of hair loss due to tight hairstyles.
research Traction Alopecia
Stopping tight hairstyles can prevent and reduce traction alopecia.
research Afro-Ethnic Hairstyling Trends, Risks, and Recommendations
Avoid high-tension styles and use professional treatments to reduce hair damage and health risks.
research Extensive Traction Alopecia Attributable to Ponytail Hairstyle and Its Treatment with Hair Transplantation
Hair transplantation successfully treated a woman's hair loss caused by a tight ponytail.
research EPIDEMIOLOGY OF TRACTION ALOPECIA AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN MINIA, UPPER EGYPT
31% of female high school students in Minia have hair loss from tight hairstyles, which can become permanent if not treated early.
research Alopecic Plaques in a Cook
Stopping the use of a tight headband and using specific treatments led to partial hair regrowth.
research Trichoscopic evaluation of non-marginal traction alopecia: A case series
Long hair can cause hair loss in the middle of the scalp, and cutting it shorter helps.
research Diagnosis and Management of Alopecia in Children
The guide explains how to identify and treat children's hair loss, including fungal infections, autoimmune disorders, hairstyle changes, self-correcting conditions, and behavioral therapy for hair-pulling.
research Nonscarring Alopecias
The document concludes that proper diagnosis and treatment of nonscarring alopecias can improve quality of life and hair regrowth is possible as the hair follicle remains intact.
research Hair Loss in Women
Up to 50% of women may experience significant hair loss by age 50, with various causes and treatments available.
research Age-Related Hair Pigment Loss
Graying hair happens due to aging and might be delayed by new treatments.
research Treatment of traction alopecia with oral minoxidil
Oral minoxidil helped significantly regrow hair in a patient with traction alopecia.
research This month in JAAD Case Reports: October 2023—Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia in Black men
CCCA affects Black men too, with a genetic link found in the PADI3 gene.