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Review
. 2021 Jan 29;7(2):174-179.
doi: 10.1016/j.ijwd.2021.01.019. eCollection 2021 Mar.

The art of prevention: It's too tight-Loosen up and let your hair down

Tiffany T Mayo  1 , Valerie D Callender  2   3
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Review

The art of prevention: It's too tight-Loosen up and let your hair down

Tiffany T Mayo et al. Int J Womens Dermatol. .

Abstract

Traction alopecia is prevalent in patients of color. Its significance in clinical practice may be underemphasized due to the transient nature of the condition; however, it has the potential to become permanent and cause significant psychosocial distress. Understanding of afro-textured hair and cultural practices, as well as early recognition and treatment, provides an opportunity to prevent permanent traction alopecia and long-term sequelae.

Keywords: Black hair; Black hairstyles; Hair care recommendations; Hair type classification; Traction alopecia; Traction folliculitis.

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Figures

Fig. 1
Fig. 1
Dermoscopy image showing flambeau sign (white tracks resembling a torch in the direction of hair pull) and hair casts (cylindrical casts encircling the proximal hair shaft), related to early traction alopecia.
Fig. 2
Fig. 2
(A) Traction alopecia demonstrating the fringe sign. (B) Frontal fibrosing alopecia showing classic findings, including lack of fringe sign, absence of vellus hairs, presence of single terminal hairs, facial papules, and loss of brows.
Fig. 2
Fig. 2
(A) Traction alopecia demonstrating the fringe sign. (B) Frontal fibrosing alopecia showing classic findings, including lack of fringe sign, absence of vellus hairs, presence of single terminal hairs, facial papules, and loss of brows.
Fig. 3
Fig. 3
Traction folliculitis.
Fig. 4
Fig. 4
Cultural relevance of hairstyling as a mother–daughter bonding experience.
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