Traction alopecia: 2% topical minoxidil shows promise. Report of two cases

Determinants of marginal traction alopecia in African girls and women

“…The latter would be consistent with anecdotal response of chronic TA to topical minoxidil. 9 However, disease prevention is preferable to treatment. Current evidence suggests that avoiding both inflicting symptoms during hairdressing and the addition of traction, especially to chemically processed hair, may reduce the risk of developing TA.…”

Medical treatments for male and female pattern hair loss

“…68 Although other treatments such as intralesional steroid injections are considered first-line treatment, we frequently include topical minoxidil in the treatment of this group, especially when hair loss is still in its early stages.…”

Hair and scalp disorders in women of African descent: an overview

“…16 Anecdotal evidence supports the use of topical/ intralesional corticosteroids, topical/oral antibiotics (in the setting of folliculitis), as well as 2% minoxidil. 92 Hair transplantation is also an option when scarring alopecia ensues. 80 Nonscarring alopecias…”