March 2005 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” A new method helps understand hair shine and various products improve hair care.
December 2002 in “Archives of Dermatology” This text does not provide a research abstract or study findings but outlines a website's use of cookies and offers access to medical publications and articles.
August 2023 in “Portuguese journal of dermatology and venereology” Changing hairstyles can prevent hair loss caused by tension.
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January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” This article discusses traction alopecia in children and adolescents, emphasizing its occurrence due to hairstyles that exert chronic tension on hair, but reports no new findings.
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January 2012 in “Jounal of The Korean Society of cosmetology” Tremella fuciformis Berk helps protect hair from stress-related damage.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” This chapter reviews traction alopecia, discusses its clinical presentation and severity grading, and reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight controversies in its treatment and prevention strategies.
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May 2023 in “JAMA dermatology” Tight hairstyles can cause hair loss, which can be permanent if not treated early.
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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.
May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” This review discusses trichotillomania and traction alopecia, focusing on their clinical features, diagnostic criteria, and treatment options, but it reports no new research findings.
April 2025 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” This report from Tangle Teezer and TRI Princeton indicates that their Extra Gentle brush reduces hair breakage by up to 39%, offering a therapeutic experience for users with fragile scalps.
July 2024 in “Federal Practitioner” Act quickly to prevent permanent hair loss from tight hairstyles.
October 2012 in “한국미용학회지” This study reported that stress in early life negatively impacted hair growth in mice at older ages, while Tremella fuciformis Berk extracts partially protected against these effects.
6 citations
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December 2017 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Traction alopecia is hair loss from pulling on hair too much.
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.
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January 2014 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This review discusses traction alopecia in individuals with Afro-textured hair and emphasizes the importance of education to prevent this condition, but it reports no new clinical results.
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April 2013 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study found that tianeptine may suppress the transition to catagen, promoting hair growth in a stress-induced alopecia areata mouse model.
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June 2016 in “PubMed” This case study reports successful treatment of an 11-year-old girl's trichotillomania with cognitive behavioral therapy, mild topical treatments, and supportive parental involvement, without psychopharmacologic intervention.
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January 1981 This study describes a traditional Slovac hairstyle in Northeastern Yugoslavia that may contribute to a mild form of alopecia in middle-aged and older women.
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October 1990 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This case report describes a patient with lichen nitidus whose lesions improved following treatment with oral astemizole and topical steroids, although spontaneous resolution remains a possibility.
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May 2022 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study observed that most patients with traction alopecia showed improved or stabilized hair loss with therapeutic counseling and adjunctive treatments, but follow-up was often inconsistent, highlighting the need for better awareness and management.
January 2006 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This review discusses the characteristics and diagnosis of loose anagen hair syndrome in children and reports no new clinical results.
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February 1991 in “PubMed” This case report highlights trichotillomania's distinguishing "tonsure pattern" and nail-biting, emphasizing the need to differentiate it from other hair loss types due to differing treatments.
March 2008 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the ubiquitous presence of stress in modern society without presenting new research findings; it highlights the increasing emotional demands we face.
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July 2024 in “Cutis” This paper highlights that traction alopecia is common among certain ethnic groups and occupations due to tight hairstyling practices, but early-stage hair loss can often be reversed with treatment and by avoiding these styling habits, as observed in Hispanic and Black women.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The study discusses how stress can lead to telogen effluvium, a form of hair loss, by triggering hormonal imbalances and affecting microcirculation and hair follicle homeostasis. It highlights both medicinal and non-medicinal interventions, such as relaxation techniques and gentle care rituals, as potential treatment strategies.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, the authors explored the multifaceted connection between stress and stress-induced telogen effluvium, emphasizing how elevated cortisol levels and impaired microcirculation contribute to hair loss, along with potential interventions, including both medicinal and non-medicinal strategies like relaxation techniques and gentle care rituals.
This case study reports that a 14-year-old female with loose anagen hair syndrome and trichotillomania initially improved with topical minoxidil and counseling, but relapsed after a year, highlighting treatment challenges.
2 citations
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January 2013 in “Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology” This study found that taurine may have potential as an anti-alopecia agent, particularly against chemical stress-induced hair loss, and could be effective when used with other treatments like finasteride.
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July 2005 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Hair transplantation successfully treated a woman's hair loss caused by a tight ponytail.