Epidemiology of Traction Alopecia Among Secondary School Students in Minia, Upper Egypt

    September 2023 in “ Ain Shams medical journal ”
    Hamza Mohamed, Rasha Abdel‐Razek, Mena Masaud
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    TLDR 31% of female high school students in Minia have hair loss from tight hairstyles, which can become permanent if not treated early.
    The study on traction alopecia among 2500 female secondary school students in Minia, Upper Egypt, found a 31% prevalence rate. Traction alopecia, often caused by tightly-pulled hairstyles, is initially reversible but can lead to permanent scarring if not managed early. The study highlights the increasing incidence due to chemical relaxants and excessive styling, emphasizing the importance of early intervention to prevent irreversible hair loss.
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