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Scarring Alopecias Related to Hairstyling Practices

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Over time, traumatic hairstyling practices can lead to both scarring and nonscarring forms of alopecia. In scarring alopecia, fibrous scar tissue replaces hair follicles, resulting in permanent hair loss. In nonscarring alopecia, such as traction and chemically related alopecias, hair regrowth is possible. However, repeated trauma can lead to permanent, scarring hair loss. Additionally, hair styling practices can exacerbate existing alopecia. Understanding the role hair care practices play in the development of hair loss is critical to management of these conditions.

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  1. Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 733 N. Broadway, Baltimore, MD, 21205, USA

    Alice He BS

  2. Howard University College of Medicine, 520 W St. NW, Washington, DC, 20059, USA

    Alessandra Haskin BA

  3. Department of Dermatology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 5200 Eastern Avenue, Suite 2500, Baltimore, MD, 21224, USA

    Ginette A. Okoye MD

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    Ginette A. Okoye

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He, A., Haskin, A., Okoye, G.A. (2017). Scarring Alopecias Related to Hairstyling Practices. In: Aguh, C., Okoye, G. (eds) Fundamentals of Ethnic Hair. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-45695-9_10

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