When we were little girls, our mothers were quick to put our hair up in ponytails, pigtails, and even braids. If you had long hair, they would use a barrette to keep hair out of your face, and of course you look pretty. But did you know that all of that pulling, tugging, and twisting is not good for the hair. It can lead to a condition called Traction Alopecia.
Traction Alopecia is a disease that can appear in otherwise healthy people. It is commonly seen with certain hair and braid styles that pulls the hairline forcefully on the scalp. It can effect anyone regardless of age, male, or female. However, it's more common in African-Americans due to constant wearing of wigs, braids, weave, and dreadlocks hairstyles.
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It can also occur during Trichotillomania a compulsive urge to pull one's own hair that can lead to hair loss, balding, and distress This condition can also appear in infants, but the peak age is 9 to 13.
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Prevention and Symptoms:
The number one cause of Traction Alopecia are certain hair styles. You may notice short broken hairs. If you notice a headache, soreness, red bumps, pus, or even flaking___these are signs that the hair style, should be discontinued in order to put less tension on the hair to prevent permanent damage.
Causes Of Traction Alopecia:
Hair Styles:
Tight ponytails or pigtails
Tight braids
Dreadlocks
Extensions (single braids)
Hair Weaves or wigs (attached with glue, clips)
Headbands (worn daily)
Use of hair rollers
Constant pulling out of one's own hair (Trichotillomania)
Alopecia
Headgear: (Safety helmets) worn tightly and close to the scalp such
Traction Alopecia is a disease that can appear in otherwise healthy people. It is commonly seen with certain hair and braid styles that pulls the hairline forcefully on the scalp. It can effect anyone regardless of age, male, or female. However, it's more common in African-Americans due to constant wearing of wigs, braids, weave, and dreadlocks hairstyles.
Order Provillus Now
It can also occur during Trichotillomania a compulsive urge to pull one's own hair that can lead to hair loss, balding, and distress This condition can also appear in infants, but the peak age is 9 to 13.
Alopecia …show more content…
Prevention and Symptoms:
The number one cause of Traction Alopecia are certain hair styles. You may notice short broken hairs. If you notice a headache, soreness, red bumps, pus, or even flaking___these are signs that the hair style, should be discontinued in order to put less tension on the hair to prevent permanent damage.
Causes Of Traction Alopecia:
Hair Styles:
Tight ponytails or pigtails
Tight braids
Dreadlocks
Extensions (single braids)
Hair Weaves or wigs (attached with glue, clips)
Headbands (worn daily)
Use of hair rollers
Constant pulling out of one's own hair (Trichotillomania)
Alopecia
Headgear: (Safety helmets) worn tightly and close to the scalp such