Dreadlocks cause traction alopecia in up to 31% of wearers. Learn the warning signs, what actually helps, and how to protect your edges. Evidence-based guide.
See what traction alopecia looks like before and after treatment, how long regrowth takes, and which approaches actually work. Based on dermatology research.
Traction alopecia can reverse in early stages, but scarring makes late-stage cases permanent. Here's exactly what determines whether your edges grow back.
Dermatologists at the AAD say traction alopecia affects up to 1 in 3 Black women. Learn which styles cause it and how to stop hair loss before it becomes permanent.
Tight braids, ponytails, and weaves pull follicles until they stop producing hair. Learn the warning signs, stages, and what the AAD says actually reverses it.
Thinning edges, scalp soreness, small pimples along the hairline, traction alopecia has clear warning signs. Learn all of them before damage becomes permanent.
Traction alopecia thins your hairline from repeated pulling. Learn the 4 stages, which styles cause it, and what the evidence says about regrowing edges.
Traction alopecia affects an estimated 1 in 3 Black women. Learn the real causes, how to spot early stages, and which treatments have evidence behind them.
Locs can cause traction alopecia, especially at the temples. Learn the warning signs, which stages can regrow, and how to protect your edges. Evidence-based guide.
Traction alopecia affects up to 33% of Black women. Learn exactly how to stop it, regrow edges, and which styles to avoid, evidence-based and practical.
