Traction alopecia can occur from rubbing your scalp on a regular and rough basis. Some people do report irritation (or sensitivity) when using topical minoxidil. Some try different types, such as the foam version (Rogaine) and maybe you’ll see some improvement. It may seem silly, but maybe you could wear mittens while you sleep. I’ve […]
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The hairs that naturally fall out of your scalp are those that have gone through the normal cycling of hair (telogen, catagen, and anagen) and there is nothing on them that is ‘alive’. We all cycle our hair and when the hair falls out, its root goes into a resting stage and then re-grows a […]
I am not an expert in hair extensions, so I cannot comment if one is safer or better than the other. In general, if there is a constant pulling on your native hair (which you will feel), it may cause traction alopecia over a period of time. The extensions that are fixed in place have […]
Thanks for allowing me to post the photo you sent. Click to enlarge. From the looks of it, it appears that you have typical hairline recession commonly seen in genetic hair loss. If it was due to extreme bandana wear, you would likely have some form of traction alopecia where the hair loss would […]
Hair extensions can produce traction alopecia, leading to permanent hair loss. Since you just shaved your head, I hope that means you’re going to discontinue using extensions. At this point, you’ll just have to see what happens over the next few months. If there is permanent loss from the tight pulling, you’ll know within a […]
If I examined your scalp I might make sense of what you are telling me here, but there’s not much help I can offer you without seeing you and knowing more about your history. Just note that scratching your scalp harshly will eventually cause hair loss from traction alopecia. Since treating a fragrance allergy didn’t […]
I wouldn’t think that gently combing your eyebrows in it of itself will cause hair loss. Traction alopecia can possibly occur from the process you are describing if you’re pulling on the eyebrows… and the hairs you see falling out may indicate that what you are doing is too much. I really couldn’t pinpoint the […]
Why don’t you stop rubbing your eyebrow? This habit can cause traction alopecia and permanent loss of some or all of the eyebrow hair. If you have an uncontrollable impulse, the condition is known as trichotillomania. Perhaps you need to consult with a doctor.
Hair extensions can produce traction alopecia (hair loss from constant pulling), which may or may not be permanent. Only time will tell. You may need to wait 6-12 months to know if the damage is permanent.
Snippet from the study abstract: Read the rest — Hair care practices and their association with scalp and hair disorders in African American girls. 201 surveys were sent out to caregivers of African American girls aged 1 to 15 years to look for links between traction alopecia, ringworm, and seborrheic dermatitis. Almost all of the […]
Success of a hair transplant surgery is highly variable with each medical group. It’s not like going to a mechanic, where you can have a tire changed or your oil changed and the end result is pretty much the same. Unfortunately, I don’t have any specialist referral to provide. Surgery in African American men and […]
Traction alopecia is the most common cause of hair loss in people with dreadlocks. This is due to the tight pulling on the scalp. I wouldn’t expect each dreadlock to just fall out one at a time, but I really couldn’t say what you’re experiencing without an exam.
Unfortunately, there’s no medication that can restore a hairline and surgery might be the only option. Hair transplants for the frontal hairline work well, even in African Americans. Unfortunately, many African American women I’ve seen with traction alopecia have lost much of their frontal hair, even the hair that goes into the temple peaks on […]
Your questions are not uncommon and your history is typical of many women. There is little that doctors can do for you unless you have an identifiable hormone defect or medical problem like thyroid disease. I wish there was more I could offer. As for realistic hairpieces, extensions, etc — If any readers have advice […]
I would say it takes a few weeks to months for eyebrows to grow back after plucking. If you haven’t seen growth after a year, I would think your chances for regrowth are very low, though anything is possible. Continuous plucking is the most common cause of hair loss from the eyebrow.
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