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

Tiffany T Mayo; Valerie D Callender

doi:10.1016/j.ijwd.2021.01.019

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

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

Authors

Tiffany T Mayo¹, Valerie D Callender^{2

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Affiliations

¹ The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, United States.
² Department of Dermatology, Howard University College of Medicine, Washington, District of Columbia, United States.
³ Callender Dermatology & Cosmetic Center, Glenn Dale, MD, United States.

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.

Publication types

Review