Even protective styles can put your edges in danger.
, from styles and styling techniques that put a lot of pressure on the hair, like wearing tight braids or extensions, putting significant heat on the hairline, getting chemical relaxers, installing a weave, repeatedly using tight sponge rollers, and brushing already fragile hairs. However, traction alopecia isn't just restricted to black women. Other habits that can cause it include pulling hair back tightly into updos or ponytails, and wearing headbands tightly in the same place every day.
like wigs, you could still be putting your delicate, infant hairs at risk. Amy McMichael, M.D., dermatologist and chairwoman of the dermatology department at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, says even wearing a hair wrap every night can cause traction alopecia because it rubs against the front hairline. The key here is repetition: Traction alopecia takes hold when you repeat these tight styles and harsh hair habits without giving your hair a rest.
If you tend to do a lot of these styling sins , there are several early warning signs to look out for, and steps that you can take to help protect your baby hairs before it’s too late.Traction alopecia can happen slowly, so it may take some time for you to notice that your hairline has started to recede. If you’re seeing any thinning in the frontal hairline, especially in front of the ears, this could be a red flag.
“Once the tight hair-care practices are stopped, treatment with topical minoxidil can help regrow the hair,” says McMichael. Topical minoxidil has been FDA-approved as a treatment for female pattern hair loss, and
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