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    Glossary Traumatic Alopecia

    hair loss caused by physical damage to hair follicles

    Traumatic Alopecia, also known as Traumatic Hair Loss, refers to hair loss resulting from physical damage to the hair shaft or follicle. This can be caused by excessive pulling, brushing, or styling practices such as tight braids, chemical treatments, or heat application. The condition can lead to temporary or permanent hair loss depending on the severity and duration of the trauma.

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      research Traumatic alopecia

      40 citations , May 1999 in “International Journal of Dermatology”
      This article reviews traumatic alopecia, discussing its various causes and characteristics, and reports no new clinical results.

      research Traumatic Alopecia (without Traction Alopecia)

      September 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks”
      This article discusses trichotillomania and trichoteiromania, focusing on their clinical presentation, main trichoscopic features, and similarities in hair loss patterns but reports no new research findings.
      The Role of Trichoscopy in the Treatment of Patients with Post-Traumatic Secondary Cicatricial Alopecia After Fire Injuries, Burns of the Face and Scalp

      research THE ROLE OF TRICHOSCOPY IN THE TREATMENT OF PATIENTS WITH POST-TRAUMATIC SECONDARY CICATRICIAL ALOPECIA AFTER FIRE INJURIES, BURNS OF THE FACE AND SCALP

      February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)”
      This study observed that trichoscopic examination revealed specific signs of secondary post-traumatic cicatricial alopecia in patients with mine-explosive injuries and burns, and reported an 84.1% hair survival rate following transplantation and PRP therapy, with marked improvements in scalp condition after 12 months.
      The Role of Trichoscopy in the Treatment of Patients with Post-Traumatic Secondary Cicatricial Alopecia After Fire Injuries, Burns of the Face and Scalp

      research THE ROLE OF TRICHOSCOPY IN THE TREATMENT OF PATIENTS WITH POST-TRAUMATIC SECONDARY CICATRICIAL ALOPECIA AFTER FIRE INJURIES, BURNS OF THE FACE AND SCALP

      February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)”
      This study identified specific trichoscopic signs of secondary post-traumatic cicatricial alopecia in patients with mine-explosive injuries and burns and evaluated the effectiveness of hair transplantation procedures combined with PRP therapy, finding an average hair survival rate of 84.1% one year post-surgery.
      Alopecia in Women: A 2003 Review

      research Alopecia in women.

      18 citations , March 2003 in “PubMed”
      This narrative review describes various types of alopecia in women and their diagnostic and treatment approaches but presents no new clinical findings.
      Headband Alopecia

      research Headband Alopecia

      2 citations , December 1995 in “Pediatrics”
      This article discusses common types of alopecia in infants, including telogen effluvium and traumatic alopecia, and reports that reassurance and nonintervention are generally appropriate since hair typically regrows.
      Hairdressing Practices and Alopecia Among Women Aged 15 to 45 in Bamako

      research Hairdressing Practices and Alopecia among Women Aged 15 to 45 in Bamako

      July 2023 in “SAS journal of medicine”
      In this study, the researchers identified traumatic styling practices, such as frequent hair straightening, as a dominant cause of alopecia among women aged 15 to 45 in a dermatology setting, noting that rural women also experienced inflammatory alopecia linked to different etiologies.

      research ALOPECIA PEDIÁTRICA, MANIFESTAÇÕES CLÍNICAS E MANEJO

      April 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)”
      This review reports that pediatric alopecia presents in various forms, with alopecia areata being the most common, and emphasizes the need for precise diagnosis and individualized management, including medical and psychossocial approaches, to address both the physical and emotional impact on affected children.
      The Use of the Juri Temporo-Parieto-Occipital Flap

      research The Use of the Juri Temporo-Parieto-Occipital Flap

      2 citations , May 2005 in “Seminars in Plastic Surgery”
      This article discusses the temporo-parieto-occipital flap for scalp reconstruction and reports no new clinical results; the authors emphasize its specific reconstructive indications.
      Hair Loss in Children: Causes, Impact, and Management

      research Hair Loss in Children

      6 citations , October 1993 in “The journal of the Royal Society of Health”
      Children's hair loss has many causes and requires careful diagnosis and personalized treatment, including emotional support.
      Hair Loss Disorders in Domestic Animals

      research Hair loss disorders in domestic animals

      4 citations , January 2009 in “Wiley-Blackwell eBooks”
      This review discusses various alopecic conditions in domestic animals, including their clinical and histopathological aspects, but reports no new experimental findings.
      Long Hair FUE and the Donor Area Preview

      research Long Hair FUE and the Donor Area Preview

      15 citations , September 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international”
      This abstract reviews the evolution of hair restoration techniques, from 19th-century surgical scalp flaps to modern FUE and FUT methods, without providing new clinical findings.
      Biphasic Alopecia

      research Les alopécies dites biphasiques

      April 2021 in “Annales de Dermatologie et de Vénéréologie - FMC”
      This review discusses biphasic alopecia, where non-scarring forms like traction alopecia and androgenetic alopecia may progress to follicle destruction, emphasizing the role of chronic inflammation and the importance of clinician-pathologist collaboration, but provides no new clinical results.

      research Diseases of the Hair and Scalp

      July 1994 in “Archives of Dermatology”
      This book reviews the biology and clinical assessment of both normal and abnormal hair growth, providing a detailed examination of various hair and scalp diseases but reports no new research findings.
      Hair Loss in Children

      research Hair loss in children.

      6 citations , May 1993 in “Archives of Disease in Childhood”
      Children's hair loss can be caused by many factors, including autoimmune diseases, emotional stress, genetics, and infections, with treatment and prognosis varying.

      research Skin Problems of Blacks

      6 citations , July 1976 in “JAMA”
      This article discusses dermatological issues associated with black skin, such as postinflammatory pigmentation and keloids, and highlights the need for practitioners to understand these racial characteristics; it reports no new clinical results.
      Hair Transplantation in Women and Transgender Patients: General Rules and a Case Report

      research Hair Transplantation in Women and Transgender Patients—General Rules and a Case Report

      4 citations , November 2017 in “Hair transplant forum international”
      In this study, the researchers noted that approximately 15% of hair transplant procedures are performed on women, with candidacy being determined by specific anatomical conditions and hair loss types, such as medium-stage androgenetic alopecia or a high frontal hairline.
      Clinical and Physiological Determinants of Restorative Dermopigmentation

      research Clinical and Physiological Determinants of Restorative Dermopigmentation:

      March 2026 in “European Journal of Biomedical and Life Sciences”
      This study highlights restorative dermopigmentation as a growing field in aesthetic medicine, aiming to address skin concerns like alopecia and age-related pigment loss by improving aesthetic and structural dermal deficits.
      Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia: Retrospective Chart Review

      research Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia: Retrospective Chart Review

      25 citations , September 2010 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”
      This study found that central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia primarily affects adult women of African descent and suggests an association with traumatic hair care practices and delayed diagnosis.
      Traction Alopecia: The Root of the Problem

      research Traction alopecia: the root of the problem

      60 citations , April 2018 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology”
      This review discusses the causes and diagnosis of traction alopecia, emphasizing education for high-risk populations as there is currently no cure, and presents no new clinical findings.
      Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia

      research Chemotherapy-induced alopecia

      44 citations , November 2010 in “Current Opinion in Supportive and Palliative Care”
      This review discusses interventions for chemotherapy-induced hair loss and reports no new clinical results; scalp cooling and nutritional support are considered potential strategies but not yet substantiated.

      research Significant improvement in advanced androgenetic alopecia with associated seborrheic dermatitis following individualized homeopathic treatment at Dr Batra’s® homeopathy clinic: A case report

      June 2026 in “International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences”
      This case report describes significant clinical improvement in a 36-year-old male with androgenetic alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis after one-year of individualized homeopathic treatment, resulting in stabilized hair fall, reduced dermatitis, and new hair growth.