Traction alopecia (TA) affects one-third of women of African descent who wear various forms
of traumatic hairstyling for a prolonged period of time. The risk of TA is increased by the …

Skin of color comprises a diverse and expanding population of individuals. In particular,
women of color represent an increasing subset of patients who frequently seek dermatologic …

INTRODUCTION: Traction alopecia is hair loss caused by prolonged or repetitive tension on
the hair. Diagnostic challenges are encountered when the clinical suspicion is not high and …

Alopecia is a common and distressing medical condition affecting a majority of men and
women worldwide by middle age. The psychosocial impact of hair loss can be substantial on …

A wide prevalence of socio-religious and cultural practices in the Asian subcontinent often
leads to multitude of skin diseases which may be missed by the dermatologists because of a …

Facial hair is an important social and psychologic aspect of clinical appearance for men. The
purpose of this review is to provide a comprehensive overview of the causes of alopecia of …

Skin of color, also known as ethnic skin, is described as skin of individuals of African, Asian,
Hispanic, Native-American, Middle Eastern, and Pacific Island backgrounds. Differences in …

Introduction: a community-based, age-specific survey of skin disorders is usually necessary
to characterize the true burden of skin disease among a given population and help to tailor …

Hair is an integral part of physical appearance, identity, and self-esteem. Hair care routines
vary with factors such as age, gender, ethnicity, and religion. Hairstyles can lead to hair loss …

Traction alopecia was first described in 1904 but is still a cause of scarring hair loss in young
women worldwide. It is unique in being initially a reversible then an irreversible (scarring) …