Les alopécies par traction

Kluger, Nicolas; Cavelier‐Balloy, B.; Assouly, P.

doi:10.1016/j.annder.2013.02.005

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“…12 Studies have shown that TA is more common among women whose hairstyles exerted traction on hair that has previously undergone chemical and/or heat treatment; particularly on straightened hair. 5,29 In terms of hair hygiene, the proportion of women in our sample washing their hair every 3 weeks (63.7%) was similar to that of women renewing their hairstyles at the same frequency. This would suggest that hair washing was done when renewing the hairstyles in order to ensure the longevity of these hairstyles.…”

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confidence: 52%

“…Studies have shown that TA is more common among women whose hairstyles exerted traction on hair that has previously undergone chemical and/or heat treatment; particularly on straightened hair. 5 , 29 …”

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confidence: 99%

“… 4 African hair is relatively fragile due to its unique characteristics. 5 Indeed, African hair has reduced elasticity, is less resistant and tangles more easily than other types of hair. 4 Moreover, it is dry and has the lowest growth rate.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The most widely used hair classification distinguishes three types of hair: African (Negroid), Caucasian and Asian 4 . African hair is relatively fragile due to its unique characteristics 5 . Indeed, African hair has reduced elasticity, is less resistant and tangles more easily than other types of hair 4 .…”

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confidence: 99%

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Hair care and epidemiological‐clinical profile of traction alopecia among women in hair salons in Yaoundé, Cameroon

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Background Hair is valued by all individuals especially women. The perception of beauty is specific to everyone. In order to fulfil their ideal beauty, women use various methods to modify their hair's appearance. Afro hair is particularly fragile, so using these methods can be particularly deleterious for black women's hair. Objectives Describe hair care practices of women living in Yaoundé, determine the prevalence of traction alopecia (TA) and describe its clinical profile. Methods We carried out a cross‐sectional study in hairdressing saloon in Yaoundé. A questionnaire was administered and scalp exams were performed to determine Marginal TA severity score. Results We included 223 women with a mean age of 24.9 ± 7 years. The prevalence of TA was 34.5%. Mild and moderate stages were most represented. As far as haircare is concerned, extensions were regularly used by 95.1% of participants. Wigs were regularly worn by 58.7% of participants. Chemical hair straightening was done by 87.9% of women and was performed twice to thrice a year by 43.9%. Almost 76% of women used hair straightener and hair dryer. Hair washing was done monthly by 43.8% of participants and the main cosmetic used was shampoo (75.3%). Conclusion Traction alopecia is a very common disease in women living in Yaoundé. Extensions, wigs and shampooing are their main hair care practices.

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confidence: 99%