3 citations
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September 2019 in “Journal of Orthodontics” In this study, a 13-year-old boy developed temporary pressure alopecia from wearing orthodontic headgear, which resolved after discontinuation, highlighting a rare side effect that can affect psychosocial wellbeing.
16 citations
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September 2008 in “American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics” This article reports a case of pressure alopecia caused by wearing headgear, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis to prevent potential scarring.
4 citations
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September 2023 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” This study highlights that wearing religious head coverings, such as hijabs, turbans, and wigs, is associated with traction alopecia due to hairstyling practices creating tension on the scalp, and offers culturally sensitive recommendations to mitigate this risk without compromising religious beliefs.
2 citations
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January 2009 in “Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine” This article reviews depictions of baldness in art and notes its symbolic connections to depression, with no new research findings presented.
This study found that hair loss is common among urban market traders in Nigeria, with a higher prevalence in women and linked to hair care practices like braiding and chemical relaxing.