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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 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.

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.

research Determinants of marginal traction alopecia in African girls and women

94 citations , September 2008 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

This study found that traction alopecia risk was higher in adults than children and increased further when traction was combined with chemically relaxed hair.

research Surgical Correction of Traumatic Alopecia Marginalis or Traction Alopecia in Black Women

32 citations , January 1986 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology”

This article reviews the causes and cultural aspects of traction alopecia in black women and presents a treatment not previously reported, but it offers no new clinical findings.

research Differential diagnosis of hair loss in children. Differentialdiagnose des Haarausfalls bei Kindern

30 citations , May 2004 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft”

This review proposes a classification system for childhood hair loss based on clinical appearance, age of onset, and associated symptoms, but reports no new clinical results.

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community From Perfect Hair to This: 2 Years of Chronic TE + Unmasked AGA.

in Treatment 5 upvotes 5 months ago

A 25-year-old is experiencing chronic telogen effluvium (TE) and androgenetic alopecia (AGA) after surgery, using finasteride, red light therapy, and supplements, and considering oral minoxidil despite heart concerns. They are unsure whether to start minoxidil before or after an upcoming surgery, which may trigger another hair shed.

community 1 Year after TE. Scarred scalp

in Progress Pictures 8 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair loss after telogen effluvium (TE) with thinning and possible scarring, treated with 5 mg oral minoxidil. Concerns about scarring alopecia and lack of regrowth, with suggestions to consider finasteride for better results.

community 8 months post HT: weird asymmetrical shedding/recession?. Dr not 100% sure cause. Theories??

in Transplants 10 upvotes 2 years ago

8 months post hair transplant, OP experiences asymmetrical shedding despite using finasteride and starting minoxidil. The doctor suggests it might correct itself or be due to transplant trauma, recommending a wait-and-see approach.

community AGA/male pattern baldness and loss of hair in the past 6months

52 upvotes 7 months ago

A 25-year-old male experienced significant hair loss due to telogen effluvium and androgenetic alopecia. He began using finasteride, minoxidil, and vitamins, seeing some regrowth but remains worried about hair density.

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learn Alopecia Areata

autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss

learn TDM-105795

What types of alopecia or hair loss conditions might TDM-105795 be designed to target based on current research? TDM-105795 may target non-scarring alopecia, particularly androgenetic alopecia.

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