Traction Folliculitis: An Unrecognized Entity.

Abstract

Traction folliculitis (TF) is an uncommon and under-reported entity that presents as perifollicular erythema and pustules in patients in whom excessive traction is used while styling the hair. In this article, we report 2 patients who presented with TF subsequent to excessive traction while tying the hair. In both these patients, the condition improved with change of hairstyle.