TLDR Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent permanent hair loss from scalp trauma.
The document "Traumatic alopecia" by David A. Whiting, published on December 25, 2001, discussed the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of hair loss resulting from physical trauma to the scalp. It highlighted that traumatic alopecia could be caused by various factors such as mechanical damage, chemical exposure, or thermal injury. The paper emphasized the importance of early diagnosis and intervention to prevent permanent hair loss. Treatment options included removing the source of trauma, medical therapies, and in some cases, surgical intervention. The study was cited 40 times, indicating its influence in the field of dermatology and hair loss research.
55 citations,
October 1992 in “Archives of Dermatology” Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome is a hereditary condition causing hair loss in children due to abnormal hair follicles.
32 citations,
January 1986 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” Surgical correction can treat hair loss in black women caused by styling practices, with techniques chosen based on individual needs and hair loss severity.
2 citations,
October 2015 in “Primary Care: Clinics in Office Practice” Doctors should diagnose hair loss by examining the patient and possibly doing tests, and then treat it based on the type, which may prevent permanent hair loss.
January 2016 in “Springer eBooks” The conclusion is that using the 5W1H method can improve diagnosis and management of childhood hair-pulling disorder.
53 citations,
March 2014 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine” The document explains different types of hair loss, their causes, and treatments, and suggests future research areas.
51 citations,
January 2014 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America” The guide explains how to identify and treat children's hair loss, including fungal infections, autoimmune disorders, hairstyle changes, self-correcting conditions, and behavioral therapy for hair-pulling.
61 citations,
January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Hair usually grows back 1-3 months after treatment for anagen effluvium, and children with Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome often improve by adolescence.