Review of traction alopecia in the pediatric patient: Diagnosis, prevention, and management

Hairstyles and practices that frequently apply tension to the hair follicle can result in traction alopecia (TA). Many of the hairstyles and hair practices associated with a higher risk of TA begin at a young age, making early intervention and education advantageous in the pediatric population. Reco...

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Published in:Pediatric dermatology 2021-11, Vol.38 (S2), p.42-48
Main Authors: Afifi, Ladan, Oparaugo, Nicole C., Hogeling, Marcia
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alopecia
Alopecia - diagnosis
Alopecia - etiology
Alopecia - prevention & control
Baldness
Child
cicatricial alopecia
Counseling
Hair
Hair Follicle
hair loss
Humans
marginal alopecia
Medical diagnosis
non‐marginal alopecia
Patients
Pediatrics
Traction
traction alopecia
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Summary:Hairstyles and practices that frequently apply tension to the hair follicle can result in traction alopecia (TA). Many of the hairstyles and hair practices associated with a higher risk of TA begin at a young age, making early intervention and education advantageous in the pediatric population. Recognizing TA at its reversible stage in the pediatric population is critical as early interventions, and counseling will prevent permanent scarring alopecia. While TA can affect any pediatric patient, this review highlights the reported literature on specific populations with a higher reported prevalence of TA.
ISSN:0736-8046
1525-1470
DOI:10.1111/pde.14773