Traction Alopecia

10 Facts about

Traction Alopecia

Dr Miriam Kinai

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1. Traction alopecia is also known as traumatic alopecia.

2. Traction alopecia is a common cause of hair loss in women and especially women of African descent.

3. Traction alopecia also affects men especially those with long dreadlocks.

4. Traction alopecia is due to traction on the hair or pulling the hair.

5. Causes of traction alopecia include tight braids, tightly sewn in hair weaves, and tightly tied ponytails.

6. Symptoms of traction alopecia include painless hair loss.

7. Traction alopecia results in a gradual hair loss.

8. The bald spots of traction alopecia are usually along the hairline and above the ears.

9. Traction alopecia may be associated headaches and pain on the scalp due to the tight hairstyle.

10. Persons with traction alopecia also have broken and damaged hair shafts.

Adapted from Traction Alopecia by Dr Miriam Kinai which teaches about this common hair loss disorder.

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