Sentences with phrase «traction alopecia»

Observations among clinic patients reported in the reviewed studies, Aguh says, found that loose, low - hanging styles or even updos are low risk for traction alopecia.

These styles are popular among African - Americans, she says, because they are low maintenance and chemical - free, but the constant pulling of the hair in one direction, the tight - locking patterns and added weight can result in significant breakage and eventually traction alopecia.

In a review of 19 studies, researchers at Johns Hopkins say they can confirm a «strong association» between certain scalp - pulling hairstyles — many common among African - Americans — and the development of traction alopecia, gradual hair loss caused by damage to the hair follicle from prolonged or repeated tension on the hair root.

Untreated and unprocessed hair, she says, can withstand greater traction, pulling and brushing, and overall decreases the risk of traction alopecia, regardless of styling.

«All hairstyles are not created equal: Scalp - pulling and hair loss: What dermatologists need to know about African - American hairstyling practices and the risk of traction alopecia.»

In their review, the investigators also offered guidelines for dermatologists and other care providers to prevent and manage hair loss from traction alopecia.

An estimated one - third of African - American women suffer from traction alopecia, making it the most common form of hair loss among that group.