A hair loss condition in which a person loses hair due to tight braids or continuous pulling of hair is called as Traction Alopecia. This is caused due to damage to dermal papilla and follicle by constant pulling or tension over a long period.
This condition is common in Sikh men and Japanese women as their traditional hairstyles needs too much pulling and damage hair. Traction Alopecia is found mostly in teenagers, and young adults and then in older women and men.Traction Alopecia is reversible if it is recognized in the early stages but if it is not detected for a long period of time, you may lead to permanent hair loss.
Symptoms Of Traction Alopecia:
Treatment For Traction Alopecia:
Children usually suffer from Traction Alopecia, which is result of wearing hair styles that are too tight.Usually, children are seen with tight braids or tight ponytails due to a myth that tight braids and ponytails make hair longer. Sometimes Traction Alopecia is found in new born children also which is called as “baby bald spot”.
How To Avoid Traction Alopecia In Children:
Hairs are made up of proteins, which makes it essential for the production of keratin. Proper intake of protein cookies, shakes and chocolates.In order to avoid Traction Alopecia the first thing you need to avoid is tight braids, and tight ponytails. Adding up, refrain from applying chemical relaxers and other chemical treatments. All you need is that your hair follicles are being nourished from inside the body by taking in adequate amount of vitamins, minerals, and proteins. The supplements for these are also available.