September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This review suggests that tight hairstyles and prolonged periods of wearing hijabs can lead to traction alopecia, with specific management strategies needed for hijab-wearing individuals.
December 2024 in “Journal of General-Procedural Dermatology & Venereology Indonesia” This study found that telogen effluvium was significantly more common among women who wear hijabs compared to those who do not in the observed Indonesian population.
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August 2023 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study suggests that wearing the hijab may lead to an earlier onset of alopecia in women, with vitamin D deficiency and seborrheic dermatitis contributing to the risk of developing telogen effluvium.
May 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that Muslim women who wear the hijab experienced an earlier onset of non-scarring alopecia compared to those who do not, with vitamin D deficiency and seborrheic dermatitis potentially contributing to the development of telogen effluvium in this group.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” This study found that many women who wear the hijab have concerns about alopecia, largely relying on social media for haircare information, which highlights the need for inclusive dermatological guidance.