An Approach to Hair Loss in Hijab-Wearing Individuals in Primary Care

[摘要] To the Editor: While traction alopecia (TA) is a commonand well-known etiology of hair loss,1 we believe it is important to highlight the potential for TA in individualswho wear hijab and how to approach removal of the hijabfor a physical exam.A hijab is a cloth worn by Muslim women to covertheir hair and preserve their modesty.2 Approximately43% of Muslim women in the United States reportedalways or usually wearing hijab.3 The earliest descriptionof hair loss in individuals who wear hijab was in 1980. Itwas reported that continuous strong traction on the hairline in Libyan woman who wore hijab resulted in TA corresponding with the placement of the scarf.4 Morerecently, TA was described in Iraqi women who wearhijab.

[学科分类] 过敏症与临床免疫学