Traumatic Alopecia from Brush Rollers

Torture sequelae located to the skin

“…It is known that different types of mechanical trauma result in alopecia: massage alopecia. traction alopecia (7) and pressure alopecia (I). The above-ment ioned history of a tightening rope ovcr a one hour period oftime is in good accordance with a combination of these types of trauma.…”

Medical and surgical therapies for alopecias in black women

“…It occurs in both adults and children. This type of hair loss has been associated with the chronic use of ponytails (30), hair rollers (31), tight braids (17,19,24), and hair weaves (19). Traction alopecia has also been reported in special non‐black populations who for cultural reasons also pull their hair tightly—such as Sikh boys and men (32,33).…”

Diffuse hair loss and psychiatric disturbance

“…(1), trauma or traction on the hair (5,6), hypothyro idism (2), and the cessation of oral contraceptives (3). Although there is a widespread belief that emotional factors can affect hair loss, no investiga tion seen so far has taken into account the mental state of these women.…”