Alopécia de Tração

  • alopecia de tração de puxar o cabelo
  • Epidemiologia: mulheres africanas
    • One study estimated a prevalence of 32% among black women.
  • Occurs along the crown of the scalp as a result of tight hair styles
  • Though considered a type of non-scarring hair loss, over time hair loss can become permanent
  • Pruritus, folliculitis, hyperkeratosis and erythema can all precede hair loss on pulled areas
  • Ask patients about pain relievers prior to styling hair
  • Dermatoscopia: moldes de cabelo
  • Treatment:
    • Discontinuation of tight braiding hair styles!
    • Topical or oral minoxidil if amenable to treatment
    • Hair transplantation for end stage disease