94 citations
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September 2008 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
This study found that tractionalopecia risk was higher in adults than children and increased further when traction was combined with chemically relaxed hair.
60 citations
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April 2018 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology”
This review discusses the causes and diagnosis of tractionalopecia, emphasizing education for high-risk populations as there is currently no cure, and presents no new clinical findings.
52 citations
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April 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”
This review discusses hairstyling practices in the black community linked to tractionalopecia, categorizes them by risk, and offers guidance for dermatologists on management and patient education but reports no new clinical results.
40 citations
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December 2006 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”
This article reports two cases where 2% topical minoxidil showed promise in treating tractionalopecia, but it does not offer broader clinical conclusions.
The conversation discusses hair loss concerns, specifically tractionalopecia and hair loss from acne. It mentions that sleeping on one side is unlikely to cause tractionalopecia.
A 19-year-old male shared his 1-month results using minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and dermastamping for tractionalopecia. He plans to continue this treatment for 11 more months.
A user with seborrheic dermatitis and tractionalopecia is seeking alternatives to minoxidil for hair loss, considering rosemary oil for its anti-inflammatory properties. They express concerns about potential side effects and effectiveness of various treatments, including rosemary oil, caffeine, and Redensyl.
A user experienced hair thinning due to tractionalopecia from using Murray's Beeswax and is considering treatments like minoxidil and finasteride to reverse the damage. Another user suggests consulting a hair specialist, as the hair may not regrow if scar tissue has formed.