Traction Alopecia

Diagnosis: Traction Alopecia

Loss of hair as a result of traction secondary to tight braiding of hair.

Clinical Presentation

Loss of hair as a result of traction secondary to tight braiding of hair.

Clinical History

Submitted by Alaa Saad. Originally posted October 15, 2010.

Treatment

See case discussion.

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