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Traction alopecia in children.

Basil M Hantash1, Robert A Schwartz

  • 1Dermatology and Pediatrics, New Jersey Medical School, 185 S Orange Ave, Newark, NJ 07103-2714, USA.

Cutis
|January 30, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Traction alopecia is hair loss caused by excessive pulling on the scalp hair. While often reversible initially, continuous traction can lead to permanent hair loss.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Trichology

Background:

  • Traction alopecia is a form of hair loss resulting from prolonged tensile stress on scalp hair follicles.
  • It is frequently associated with hairstyling practices, cultural traditions, and cosmetic applications that exert continuous pulling forces.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define traction alopecia and its classification.
  • To highlight the etiologies and potential progression from reversible to permanent hair loss.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on traction alopecia.
  • Clinical observation and classification of hair loss patterns.

Main Results:

  • Traction alopecia presents as marginal or nonmarginal hair loss.
  • The hair loss is typically unintentional, stemming from cosmetic or cultural practices.

Conclusions:

  • Early intervention can reverse hair loss caused by traction.
  • Chronic or prolonged traction can result in irreversible alopecia, emphasizing the need for awareness and modification of hair care practices.

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