Reliability of Histopathology for the Early Recognition of Fibrosis in Traction Alopecia: Correlation with Clinical Severity.

Traction alopecia (TA) is hair loss caused by prolonged pulling or repetitive tension on scalp hair; it belongs to the biphasic group of primary alopecia. It is non-scarring, typically with preservation of follicular stem cells and the potential for regrowth of early lesions especially if traction hairstyles are stopped. However, the alopecia may become permanent (scarring) and fail to respond to treatment if the traction is excessive and prolonged.

Actinic comedonal plaque in skin of color: A case report.

Actinic comedonal plaque is a variant of Favre-Racouchot syndrome which is a complication of solar degeneration of the skin. It is common in skin types 1-4 and unknown to rare in skin of color. This case report should create an awareness of this disease so not to be missed.

Angioedema, an unusual reaction to hair dye.

Angioedema is a type-1 hypersensitivity reaction that can be life threatening. It affects the skin airways and the gastrointestinal tract. Henna is a green powder used to dye skin and nails.