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    GlossaryTraction Alopecia

    hair loss from prolonged tension or pulling on hair

    Traction Alopecia is a type of hair loss caused by prolonged tension or pulling on the hair. This condition often results from hairstyles that tightly pull the hair, such as braids, ponytails, or extensions, leading to damage and eventual loss of hair follicles. If the tension is not alleviated, the hair loss can become permanent.

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      Positive Jacquet's Sign in Traction Alopecia

      research Positive Jacquet's sign in traction alopecia

      9 citations , March 2018 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”
      Recognizing Jacquet's sign helps diagnose and treat traction alopecia accurately.

      research Tractional alopecia

      August 2023 in “Portuguese journal of dermatology and venereology”
      Changing hairstyles can prevent hair loss caused by tension.
      Trichotillomania and Traction Alopecia

      research Trichotillomania and Traction Alopecia

      May 2017 in “InTech eBooks”
      Hair pulling disorder is treated with therapy and medication; hair loss from tension can be reversed if caught early.
      Traction Alopecia: The Root of the Problem

      research Traction alopecia: the root of the problem

      60 citations , April 2018 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology”
      Tight hairstyles and chemical relaxers can cause hair loss known as traction alopecia.

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