Open AccessPatchy traction alopecia mimicking Areata
Author(s) -
Aline Blanco Barbosa,
Aline Donati,
Neusa Yuriko Sakai Valente,
Ricardo Romiti
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
international journal of trichology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.494
H-Index - 22
eISSN - 0974-9241
pISSN - 0974-7753
DOI - 10.4103/0974-7753.171588
Subject(s) - alopecia areata , medicine , traction (geology) , dermatology , geology , geomorphology
Acute traction alopecia is a diagnostic challenge when the external factor is not suspected or admitted. We report two female patients with non-scarring patchy alopecia resulting from traction of video-electroencephalogram electrodes in which the clinical diagnosis of alopecia areata was suspected. Associated diffuse hair disorders might be implicated in these cases. The correct diagnosis of traction alopecia is important in order to avoid unnecessary treatments.