Traction Alopecia in Two Adolescent Sikh Brothers: An Underrecognized Problem Unmasked by Migration

    March 2011 in “ Pediatric Dermatology ”
    Daniela Karimian‐Teherani, Laila El Shabrawi‐Caelen, Adrian Tanew
    Studysummary This case report highlights traction alopecia in two adolescent Sikh brothers who developed scarring alopecia from wearing a turban, emphasizing the importance of early changes in hair care to prevent irreversible hair loss.
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