LB1007 Hair loss and traction alopecia in the Sikh population

Abstract

Traction alopecia is common in individuals of the Sikh faith who wear tight bun hairstyles covered by turbans. An IRB-approved 50-question survey self-assessing hair loss and various hair care practices was offered voluntarily through email distribution to national Sikh organizations. Out of the 156 total respondents, 82% indicated they wore a turban daily. Of the participants who specified they wore a turban, 50% kept it on for at least 6-12 hours a day while 19.5% wore it 12-18 hours and 10% for 18-24 hours.