Frontal Pattern Hair Loss Among Chinese Women Is Frequently Associated With Ponytail Hairstyle

    November 2018 in “ Dermatologic Therapy ”
    Andy Goren, Wei Liu, Yimei Tan … Torello Lotti
    Studysummary This study suggests that the high prevalence of frontal alopecia in Chinese women may be linked to frequent ponytail styling, which could indicate traction alopecia.
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    1. Positive Jacquet's Sign in Traction Alopecia JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology · 2018
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