Headgear-induced temporary pressure alopecia

Liu, Catherine; Abbas, Faisal; Seehra, Jadbinder

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“…[ 1 ] One should also recall that pressure-induced alopecia can occur in a variety of settings, including following electroencephalography scalp electrodes employed for monitoring, and the use of headgear. [ 28 29 30 ]…”

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Traction Alopecia

Sharquie

Schwartz

Al-Janabi

et al. 2021

Indian Journal of Dermatology

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Background: Traction alopecia is common and preventable but frequently overlooked disorder. Objective: To evaluate patients with traction alopecia. Patients and Methods: This study was conducted at the Dermatology Center, Medical City, Baghdad, Iraq, during the period from November 2005 to October 2019. Demographic features like age, gender, disease duration and special hair styling practices and accessories were recorded. Clinical patterns were studied. Results: Thirty female patients were included in this study. Their ages ranged from 6 to 47 years with mean age ± SD was 15.63 ± 9.806. Twenty-one (70%) were below the age of 16 years. No patient had tightly curled hair. All cases were asymptomatic apart from hair loss. The fringe sign was observed in 27 (90%) of cases. The response to therapy was poor. Conclusion: Traction alopecia is an important type of pressure-induced hair loss evident in children and adults with or without curly hair due mainly due to cultural hair styling practices with its frequency apparently increasing in recent years. The fringe sign is common and of diagnostic importance. It is a preventable form of hair loss which can be reversed if diagnosed early; otherwise, permanent scarring alopecia results. It represents a pressure phenomenon evident worldwide in both non-Sub-Saharan lineage and Sub-Saharan lineage individuals.

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Traction Alopecia

Sharquie

Schwartz

Al-Janabi

et al. 2021

Indian Journal of Dermatology

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“…While studies are showing that prolonged pressure may result in alopecia, as in postoperative and intensive care unit (ICU) patients, this study supports the evidence that headstands do not provide adequate time to cause hair loss. 39,40 Headstands should be separated from those who roll out of the headstand causing traction of the scalp as has been reported in gymnasts. 19 This is most likely secondary to the traction of the hair as the athlete rolls out of the headstand, compared to the headstand itself, as the distribution of hair loss is linear from the frontal scalp to occiput.…”

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A Cross-Sectional Study Comparing Traumatic Alopecia Among B-Boys and B-Girls to Other Dance Styles and Its Impact on Dance Performance and Health

Hall

Lim

Kim

et al. 2023

Journal of Dance Medicine & Science

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Introduction: Breaking, often mislabeled as breakdancing in the media, is a dance style originating from the Bronx of New York in the early 1970s. A unique condition in this population is a form of alopecia known as “headspin hole,” or “breakdancer overuse syndrome” of the scalp. This form of hair loss may show a variety of patterns based on the activities of the dancer. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between alopecia and breaking, the level of concern dancers have regarding hair loss, barriers to medical treatment, and how it affects their dancing. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study using an online survey. The survey addressed participants’ demographics, hair, dancing styles, training, and health history. Questions about the effects of hair loss on the participants were also asked. Results: This study found that there was a significant difference in hair loss among breakers compared to non-breakers. This was not seen after controlling for age and sex. However, the concern for hair loss was significant even after controlling for these variables. Similarly, hair loss was significantly associated with the frequency of headspins. Despite these concerns, breakers were less likely to seek medical attention. Conclusions: This study showed that there are significant disparities in hair loss between breaking and other dance styles. Hair loss due to breaking has been shown to have significant effects on an individual’s concerns, which may be compounded by the fact that this population is less likely to seek out medical care and have significantly greater substance use compared to the other dancers surveyed. Further research is necessary to investigate interventions to prevent and treat hair loss in this population and the means to decrease the gap in health care in the dance population.

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Pressure and Skin: A Review of Disease Entities Driven or Influenced by Mechanical Pressure

Chien,

Tsai

2023

Am J Clin Dermatol

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Headgear-induced temporary pressure alopecia

Cited by 3 publications

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Traction Alopecia

Traction Alopecia

A Cross-Sectional Study Comparing Traumatic Alopecia Among B-Boys and B-Girls to Other Dance Styles and Its Impact on Dance Performance and Health

Pressure and Skin: A Review of Disease Entities Driven or Influenced by Mechanical Pressure

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