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Traction alopecia is a type of gradual hair loss. It is caused by constant pulling of the hair roots from items such as braids, extensions and extremely long hair.
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What is the cause of your pink scalp?
traction alopecia
What is the cause of pink scalp?
traction alopecia
How long does it take for the temporary hair loss caused by traction alopecia to become permanent?
There is no exact time period for how long traction alopecia can become permanent. For some people it may take weeks while others it takes months.
Can wearing hair extensions somehow bring on alopecia?
ANSWER:It depends what kind of Alopecia you mean. Hair extensions might be responsible for a condition called traction Alopecia which occurs when hair is pulled too tightly or forcefully for extended periods of time. This can cause baldness.If you're referring to Androgenetic Alopecia, then no, this is caused by genetic factors whereby the hormone Testosterone get converted into di-hydro-testosterone and this causes hair follicles to shrink and is regardless of whether or not the hair is being pulled on.
Does straightening your hair give you traction alopecia?
It shouldn't and if it does that means you are really are putting to much tension on your hair and pulling it too tight.
If you wear a ponytail to long can you loose youre hair?
If you wear it very tight then you could get traction alopecia. This is where the hair is pulled out of the follicle. It will grow back though.
What does alopecia mean in the medical field?
Hair loss.
What does traction light mean?
When the traction light is on you have the traction control turned on in your vehicle and traction control is activated. Traction control is applying brakes to a wheel that losing traction.
What is Alopecia and can Alopecia be Cured?
Does Bimatoprost Ophthalmic drops work for people with alopecia?
Assuming you mean alopecia areata, it does not work as a cure. Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease in which the body attacks the hair follicles. Bimatoprost would not stop this from occurring.
What does it mean service traction on my Chevy Malibu?
service traction on chevy malibu
What does the T-A mean on BF Goodrich tires?
it stands for traction advantage
