research A Detective Look at Hair Biopsies from African-American Patients
Recognizing specific features of African-American hair can help diagnose hair loss conditions.
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research Follicular and Scarring Disorders in Skin of Color: Presentation and Management
The conclusion is that better understanding and more research are needed to effectively manage follicular and scarring disorders in skin of color, with an emphasis on patient education and cultural awareness.
research Ethnic Hair Disorders: Diagnosis and Management
Understanding and treating hair disorders in different ethnic groups requires knowledge of specific hair care practices and hair characteristics.
research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia: Possible Familial Aetiology in Two African Families from South Africa
The conclusion is that hair loss from CCCA may be genetic and not solely caused by hair grooming practices.
research Diagnostic Challenges in Determining Alopecia Areata
Diagnosing alopecia areata is challenging and requires careful examination and various tests to distinguish it from other hair loss types.
research All Hairstyles Are Not Created Equal: What the Dermatologist Needs to Know About Black Hairstyling Practices and the Risk of Traction Alopecia
Certain black hairstyling practices increase the risk of traction alopecia, requiring better management and education.
research Traction Alopecia: The Root of the Problem
Tight hairstyles and chemical relaxers can cause hair loss known as traction alopecia.
research Braids or Ponytail-Associated Traction Alopecia in Female Children
Changing hairstyles can help hair regrow in children with hair loss from tight braids or ponytails.
research Postpartum Telogen Effluvium Unmasking Traction Alopecia
Hair shedding after childbirth can reveal a pre-existing condition of hair loss due to tight hairstyles.
research A Literature Review and Guidance on Traction Alopecia in Hijab-Wearing Patients
Tight hairstyles under hijabs cause traction alopecia, worsened by prolonged wear.
research Cutis Verticis Gyrata Associated With Chronic Traction Alopecia
Tight hairstyles can cause a rare scalp condition with thick skin folds.
research Traction Alopecia: Mechanical and Traumatic Hair Loss
Tight hairstyles can cause temporary or permanent hair loss, with less hair seen under a microscope in later stages.
research PA31 Traction Alopecia in the Pediatric Sikh Population
Avoid tight hairstyles and use minoxidil to prevent and treat hair loss in young Sikh boys.
research Epidemiology of Traction Alopecia Among Secondary School Students in Minia, Upper Egypt
31% of female high school students in Minia have hair loss from tight hairstyles, which can become permanent if not treated early.
research Clinical, Trichoscopic and Histopathological Findings in Mexican Women with Traction Alopecia
Changing certain hairstyles can prevent worsening hair loss in Mexican women.
research Determinants of Marginal Traction Alopecia in African Girls and Women
Traction alopecia is more common in African women than girls, especially when traction is applied to chemically relaxed hair; avoiding such hairstyles may reduce the risk.
research Hair Care Practices and Their Association With Scalp and Hair Disorders in African American Girls
Certain hairstyles and less hair oil use in African American girls can lead to scalp conditions like traction alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis.
research Bibbidi Bobbidi Bald: Two Hair-Raising Tales of Princess Package Hairstyles
Elaborate princess hairstyles at a theme park caused hair loss and scalp damage in young girls.
research Traction Alopecia: 2% Topical Minoxidil Shows Promise. Report of Two Cases
Minoxidil helps hair regrowth in traction alopecia.
research 47-Year-Old Female with Alopecia on the Frontal and Temporal Scalp
Early treatment of traction alopecia can reverse hair loss; prevention involves avoiding tight hairstyles.
research Rapunzel Alopecia: A Peculiar Form of Non-Marginal Traction Alopecia Secondary to Excessively Long Hair
Long hair can cause hair loss due to constant pulling.
research Treatment of Traction Alopecia with Oral Minoxidil
Oral minoxidil helped significantly regrow hair in a patient with traction alopecia.
research A Dermoscopic Clue for the Diagnosis of Traction Alopecia: Peripilar Keratin Casts Case Report
Peripilar keratin casts are a helpful sign for diagnosing traction alopecia.
research Intralesional Triamcinolone Acetonide in the Treatment of Traction Alopecia
Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide is effective and safe for treating early to mid-stage traction alopecia.
research Trichotillomania and Traction Alopecia
Hair pulling disorder is treated with therapy and medication; hair loss from tension can be reversed if caught early.
research Medical and Environmental Risk Factors for the Development of Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
Type 2 diabetes, bacterial scalp infections, and tight hairstyles like braids and weaves are linked to a higher risk of a scarring hair loss condition in African American women.
research Selected Topics in Pediatric Hair Loss
The document concludes that early diagnosis and treatment are key for pediatric hair loss disorders, and addressing the emotional effects on children is important.
research Diagnosis and Management of Alopecia in Children
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.
research Common Causes of Pediatric Alopecia
Hair loss in children is often caused by scalp infections, immune disorders, hair pulling, stress, and requires careful treatment due to emotional effects.
research An Approach to Hair Loss in Hijab-Wearing Individuals in Primary Care
Primary care should recognize and treat hair loss in hijab-wearing individuals with cultural sensitivity.