A hair pull test shows fragmented hairs of varying lengths.Challenge: What is the cause of this patient's hair loss?
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traction alopecia?
Tinea capitis
Traction Alopecia
yep traction! tinea is definitely on the ddx for this age group but the distribution is better for traction alopecia.
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Cornrows
This is traction alopecia (or traumatic alopecia), a form of nonscarring hair loss due to styling techniques that apply a chronic mechanical tension. It is generally reversible.
Sources: UpToDate; www.merckmedicus.com.
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