Traction Alopecia
Many young women suffer from Traction Alopecia
What is Traction Alopecia?
Types of Alopecia
What Causes Traction Alopecia?
Traction alopecia is caused by Hair styling. When excessive pulling and force on individual hairs, weakens them, until they slide out from the follicle, leaving the area with a balding appearance. Tight braids, glued in extensions and everyday tight ponytails apply undue force to the hair and result in avoidable, unwanted and unsightly hair loss. However, a visit to TrichoSynergy will set your hair on the road to recovery.
The incorrect use of hair colourant, perming and relaxing solutions exacerbates this form of alopecia.
Who can be affected by traction alopecia?
Traction alopecia commonly affects black women who have excessively tight braids installed or hair extensions and weaves and fragile hair. Black men can also suffer from hair loss due to traction alopecia if they wear cornrows, braids and other African/Caribbean hair styles.
People who over use dyes, perming or relaxing solutions without giving their hair time to recover can suffer from this form of alopecia.
Can you treat Traction Alopecia?
Yes. This type of alopecia is treatable. Hair can respond well to the various topical medication, especially if treated quickly. Electrotherapy treatment in clinic is highly recommended.
Changing your hairstyle frequently helps in preventing traction alopecia since the stress on your hair is moved around the scalp and therefore 'wear and tear' is more even.
It is really important to receive the correct diagnosis for your Alopecia. Your consultation will find the root cause and determine the best course of action.
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