Traction Alopecia: Prevention and Treatment

    January 2014 in “ Dermatologic Clinics ”
    Paradi Mirmirani, Nonhlanhla P. Khumalo
    Studysummary This review discusses traction alopecia in individuals with Afro-textured hair and emphasizes the importance of education to prevent this condition, but it reports no new clinical results.
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