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January 1, 2021Skin Appendage DisordersOpen Access

Nocturnal Traction: Techniques Used for Hair Style Maintenance while Sleeping May Be a Risk Factor for Traction Alopecia

Aman Samrao Amy McMichael Paradi Mirmirani

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Increased awareness of "nocturnal traction" and asking patients "How do you wear your hair when you sleep?" may help identify at-risk patients.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69d7c584f39344339dd181f8 https://doi.org/10.1159/000513088

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