TRACTION ALOPECIA

Course overview

TRACTION ALOPECIA RESULTS FROM CONTINUOUS PULLING FORCE ON THE HAIR ROOTS. IT USUALLY OCCURS IN WOMEN OF AFRICAN DESCENT WHO HAVE TIGHT, SPIRAL CURLING HAIR. TRACTION ALOPECIA IS PREVENTABLE. THIS ACTIVITY REVIEWS THE EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENT OF TRACTION ALOPECIA AND HIGHLIGHTS THE ROLE OF INTERPROFESSIONAL TEAM MEMBERS IN COLLABORATING TO PROVIDE WELL-COORDINATED CARE AND ENHANCE OUTCOMES FOR AFFECTED PATIENTS.