Background: Traction alopecia (TA) is hair loss due to ongoing or repetitive tension on the hair and 
it is commonly seen in women of African descent who have tightly curly or spiral hair. Treatment 
options for TA vary depending on whether or not long-standing disease has resulted in permanent hair 
loss. Objectives: This work aims to evaluate the role of minoxidil in treatment of traction alopecia.
Methods: The study was conducted on 10 patients with traction alopecia. The age of patients ranged 
from 20 to 45 years. Results: Clinical improvement in most of cases which was in the form of 
increase in hair growth and density within affected areas. It started at about 3 months and completed 
by 6 months of treatment. Conclusion: minoxidil is a good alternative for treating TA medically.