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Any hairstyle that pulls on your scalp or hair can cause traction alopecia over time. Common causes include ponytails or certain styles like hair weaves, extensions, cornrows, and braids. Chemical ...

One-third of Black women experience traction alopecia, ... pulled-back bun or really ... then you see a bald spot on the top of their head.” You know it’s scarring alopecia or CCCA if the ...

The slicked back bun, a signature of the viral “clean girl” aesthetic that emerged on TikTok in the early 2020s, is under scrutiny as experts warn of a serious consequence: Traction alopecia.

When I was young, traction alopecia from tight hairstyles caused me to experience some hair loss. ... "Hit the back of her head with this hammer three times a day," a local acupuncturist said.

According to Healthline, other common types of alopecia include traction alopecia, telogen effluvium, alopecia areata, central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA), and lichen planopilaris (LPP).

Traction alopecia, a ... Back to Healio. ... which is when hair loss occurs on the crown of the head. Still, other types of alopecia are also characterized by bald spots located across the scalp, ...

If like me, you’ve not been able to catch your traction alopecia early and there are areas where no amount of coaxing will bring your hair back, all is not lost. I opted for hair transplant ...

Are you a big fan of a snatched pony à la Ariana Grande, or do you braid your hair in the name of 'protective styling' frequently? Maybe you love to rock a wig, or regularly blow-dry your hair ...

Are you a big fan of a snatched pony à la Ariana Grande, or do you braid your hair in the name of 'protective styling' frequently? Maybe you love to rock a wig, or regularly blow-dry your hair ...