Clinical, Tricoscopic and Histopathological Findings in Mexican Women with Traction Alopecia

Authors: Martínez Suarez H*, Barrera Jacome A, Ramirez Anaya M, Barron Hernandez L and Morales Miranda AY

DOI: 10.23880/cdoaj-16000217

Volume 5, Issue 3

Abstract

Traction alopecia is a common form of hair loss in our population. It is caused by vigorous straightening of the hair causing areas of alopecia. We studied 43 patients diagnosed with traction alopecia from a clinical, tricoscopic and histopathological guide. This disease has a great diversity of clinical findings and can also vary depending on the time of evolution. Histopathology is of great tool in case of diagnostic doubt and provides relevant data related to the evolution time. We believe that the population should change some hair styles to avoid progression to scarring alopecia.

Keywords: Traction alopecia; Cicatricial alopecia; Marginal alopecia; Trichoscopy; Fringe sign

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