TRACTION ALOPECIA

Do we treat Traction Alopecia and how successful is treatment?

Yes. Depending on the stage that the hair loss caused by Traction Alopecia has reached, it is possible to grow some hair back and stop any further hair loss (as long as no further tension is applied to the areas). However, once the follicles affected by Traction Alopecia have ceased to produce hair treatment will not be effective. This will be the case if the hair has been under large amounts of strain for many years and the areas of traction Alopecia hair loss are completely bald (these areas will appear shiny). It is always worth giving treatment for Traction Alopecia a try for a minimum of three months to see how the hair responds.

What is Traction Alopecia?

Traction Alopecia is hair loss caused by excessive amounts of tension on the hair shafts. This causes the hair to be pulled and can damage the follicle. Over long periods of time under these circumstances, Traction Alopecia will cause the production of hair to slow down and finally cease.

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