Prevalence and Associated Factors of Traction Alopecia in Women in North Sudan: A Community-Based, Cross-Sectional Study

January 2025 in “ Medicina ”

Smairah Frutuoso Abdallah, Ahmed Ali Hassan, Moteb Khalaf Alotaibi, Ishag Adam

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TLDR 25% of women in North Sudan have traction alopecia, linked to family history and hair treatments, highlighting the need for better hair care awareness.

The study on traction alopecia among 192 women in North Sudan found that 25% of participants had the condition. Factors positively associated with traction alopecia included a family history of male pattern baldness or thinning and the use of hair color or chemical treatments, while increasing age was inversely associated with the condition. The study emphasizes the need for increased awareness and education on proper hair care methods to prevent traction alopecia and suggests that large-scale research is necessary to address this issue effectively.

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