Non-Scarring Alopecia in Women Presenting with Hair Loss: Clinical Features and Influencing Factors

    January 2026 in “ Archives of Current Medical Research ”
    Gamze Tas Aygar, Muhammed Salih Karagöz, Hanife Karataş, Erkin Berkay Yılmaz, Pelin KARTAL
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    TLDR Telogen effluvium is the most common hair loss in women, often linked to low iron, while tight hairstyles and headscarves increase traction alopecia risk.
    The study on 213 women with non-scarring alopecia identified telogen effluvium (TE) as the most prevalent type, affecting 75.6% of participants and linked to low ferritin levels. Traction alopecia (TA) was present in 41.8% of patients, with a significant risk associated with wearing headscarves and tightly styled hair, the latter being the strongest risk factor. Long-term headscarf use was also linked to hair follicle damage. Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) was found in 31.4% of participants, with prevalence increasing with age and family history. Dermoscopic findings for AGA included hair thickness variability and yellow dots. The study emphasizes the need to consider lifestyle and cultural factors in assessing non-scarring alopecia.
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