Factors associated with traction alopecia in women living in Yaoundé (Cameroon).

Background: Traction alopecia (TA) is very common in Africa but few studies on African population are available. We sought to determine factors associated with TA and measure the association between these factors and TA.

Methods: We carried out an analytical cross-sectional study in 29 hairdressing saloons in the city of Yaoundé.