Traction alopecia in women of African descent: development of a preventive action in primary care in Brussels

Aurore Torsin; Martine Grosber; Hubert Van Puyenbroeck; Ann Roex

Traction alopecia in women of African descent: development of a preventive action in primary care in Brussels

Aurore Torsin, Martine Grosber, Hubert Van Puyenbroeck, Ann Roex

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Abstract

Traction alopecia (TA) can occur in different ethnicities but is predominant
among women of African origin. By adapting hairstyles, this type of hair loss
can be prevented. How can primary care providers play a role in the
prevention of traction alopecia ?

Original language	English
Publication status	Published - 8 Jun 2023
Event	28TH WONCA EUROPE CONFERENCE - SQUARE Convention Centre, Brussels, Brussels, Belgium Duration: 7 Jun 2023 → 10 Jun 2023 https://www.woncaeurope2023.org/

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Conference	28TH WONCA EUROPE CONFERENCE
Country/Territory	Belgium
City	Brussels
Period	7/06/23 → 10/06/23
Internet address	https://www.woncaeurope2023.org/

Keywords

traction alopecia
black hair
ethnic hair
african hair

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Traction alopecia in women of African descent: development of a preventive action in primary care in Brussels

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