Religious Headwear and Alopecia: Considerations for Dermatologists

    September 2023 in “ International Journal of Women’s Dermatology ”
    Lina Alhanshali, Michael G. Buontempo, Fatima Bawany … Kristen Lo Sicco
    Studysummary This study highlights that wearing religious head coverings, such as hijabs, turbans, and wigs, is associated with traction alopecia due to hairstyling practices creating tension on the scalp, and offers culturally sensitive recommendations to mitigate this risk without compromising religious beliefs.
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    Research cited in this study 2

    1. Clinical Recognition and Management of Alopecia in Women of Color International Journal of Women's Dermatology · 2019
    2. Pseudo Alopecia Areata Caused by Skull-Caps with Metal Pin Fasteners Used by Orthodox Jews in Israel Journal of Immunology Research · 2003