Corn-Row Alopecia

    July 1973 in “ Archives of dermatology ”
    Robert I. Rudolph
    TLDR Tight cornrow braids may cause hair loss.
    The article discussed the potential rise of "corn-row alopecia" due to the increasing popularity of cornrowing, an African hairstyle involving tightly braided knots. This style, gaining traction among young black individuals emulating prominent entertainers, could lead to traction alopecia, similar to other dermatologic issues caused by cosmetic trends like acne cosmetica and pomade acne.
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