Traction Alopecia

Paradi Mirmirani,Nonhlanhla P. Khumalo

doi:10.1016/j.det.2013.12.003

Traction Alopecia

Paradi Mirmirani, Nonhlanhla P. Khumalo

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.det.2013.12.003

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Journal: Dermatologic Clinics	Publication Date: Jan 24, 2014
Citations: 33

Affiliation: Kaiser Permanente Vallejo Medical Center, University of California, San Francisco, Case Western Reserve University, Groote Schuur Hospital, University of Cape Town

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Traction alopecia (TA) affects up to 32% of women and 22% of high school girls with Afro-textured hair but can start in the preschool years. Traction induces inflammation and follicle damage. The risk of TA increases with symptomatic traction and combined hairstyles. To influence the practice of hairdressers and at risk individuals and help narrow the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) gap, scientific data should be translated into simple messages like "tolerate pain from a hairstyle and risk hair loss" and "no braids or weaves on relaxed hair". With appropriate education and public awareness, TA could potentially be eradicated.

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