Hairstyles that pull can lead to hair loss

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class="mobile-nav-cat-link" href="https://www.aad.org/public/fad">Find a dermatologist</a> </section> <ul class="nav flex-column mobile-nav-menu"> <li class="sec-nav-item"> <a class="nav-item-link" id="mobile-sec-nav-1TuZ3benSdyCczlHM4U47x" href="https://www.aad.org/public/fad/what-is-a-derm"> What is a dermatologist? </a> </li> <li class="sec-nav-item"> <a class="nav-item-link" id="mobile-sec-nav-7ADiQHiAp8grWqRuCvMpMs" href="https://www.aad.org/public/fad/what-is-faad"> FAAD: What it means </a> </li> <li class="sec-nav-item"> <a class="nav-item-link" id="mobile-sec-nav-7iNAUNT6Qh80EixrBH2U6h" href="https://www.aad.org/public/fad/how-to-select-a-derm"> How to select a dermatologist </a> </li> <li class="sec-nav-item"> <a class="nav-item-link" id="mobile-sec-nav-7MVAxx0e0g1rMJb7UaZEzm" href="#"> Your digital health <svg class="mobile-nav-icon" id="mobile-nav-caret"><use xlink:href="/assets/svg-sprite.svg#caret-right" /></svg> </a> </li> <li class="sec-nav-item"> <a 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class="mobile-ter-nav-item"><a class="nav-item-link" href="https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/acne/diy">DIY acne treatment</a></li> <li class="mobile-ter-nav-item"><a class="nav-item-link" href="https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/acne/derm-treat">How dermatologists treat</a></li> <li class="mobile-ter-nav-item"><a class="nav-item-link" href="https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/acne/skin-care">Skin care: Acne-prone skin</a></li> <li class="mobile-ter-nav-item"><a class="nav-item-link" href="https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/acne/causes">Causes</a></li> <li class="mobile-ter-nav-item"><a class="nav-item-link" href="https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/acne/really-acne">Is it really acne?</a></li> </ul> </section> <section class="mobile-tertiary-nav" id="mobile-ter-nav-2aOupIFlTYS5VjMl00TmBt" data-nav-link="mobile-sec-nav-2aOupIFlTYS5VjMl00TmBt"> <section class="mobile-nav-cat"> <a class="mobile-nav-cat-link" href="https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/eczema">Eczema</a> </section> <ul class="nav flex-column mobile-nav-menu"> <li class="mobile-ter-nav-item"><a class="nav-item-link" href="https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/eczema/types">Types & treatments</a></li> <li class="mobile-ter-nav-item"><a class="nav-item-link" href="https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/eczema/childhood">Childhood eczema</a></li> <li class="mobile-ter-nav-item"><a class="nav-item-link" href="https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/eczema/adult">Adult eczema</a></li> <li class="mobile-ter-nav-item"><a class="nav-item-link" href="https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/eczema/insider">Insider secrets</a></li> </ul> </section> <section class="mobile-tertiary-nav" id="mobile-ter-nav-4ThsexvTgWLQxI1wcuh9dW" data-nav-link="mobile-sec-nav-4ThsexvTgWLQxI1wcuh9dW"> <section class="mobile-nav-cat"> <a class="mobile-nav-cat-link" href="https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/hair-loss">Hair loss</a> </section> <ul class="nav flex-column mobile-nav-menu"> <li class="mobile-ter-nav-item"><a class="nav-item-link" href="https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/hair-loss/types">Types of hair loss</a></li> <li class="mobile-ter-nav-item"><a class="nav-item-link" href="https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/hair-loss/treatment">Treatment for hair loss</a></li> <li class="mobile-ter-nav-item"><a class="nav-item-link" href="https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/hair-loss/causes">Causes of hair loss</a></li> <li class="mobile-ter-nav-item"><a class="nav-item-link" href="https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/hair-loss/hair-care">Hair care matters</a></li> <li class="mobile-ter-nav-item"><a class="nav-item-link" href="https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/hair-loss/insider">Insider secrets</a></li> </ul> </section> <section class="mobile-tertiary-nav" id="mobile-ter-nav-5gwciEyLhXsfzwlQdlhRVr" data-nav-link="mobile-sec-nav-5gwciEyLhXsfzwlQdlhRVr"> <section class="mobile-nav-cat"> <a class="mobile-nav-cat-link" href="https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/psoriasis">Psoriasis</a> </section> <ul class="nav flex-column 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href="https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/rosacea">Rosacea</a> </section> <ul class="nav flex-column mobile-nav-menu"> <li class="mobile-ter-nav-item"><a class="nav-item-link" href="https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/rosacea/what-is">What is rosacea</a></li> <li class="mobile-ter-nav-item"><a class="nav-item-link" href="https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/rosacea/treatment">Treatment</a></li> <li class="mobile-ter-nav-item"><a class="nav-item-link" href="https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/rosacea/triggers">Skin care & triggers</a></li> <li class="mobile-ter-nav-item"><a class="nav-item-link" href="https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/rosacea/insider">Insider secrets</a></li> </ul> </section> <section class="mobile-tertiary-nav" id="mobile-ter-nav-5BKb1wr7LFOkPx4Z46gHaS" data-nav-link="mobile-sec-nav-5BKb1wr7LFOkPx4Z46gHaS"> <section class="mobile-nav-cat"> <a class="mobile-nav-cat-link" href="https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/skin-cancer">Skin cancer</a> </section> <ul class="nav flex-column mobile-nav-menu"> <li class="mobile-ter-nav-item"><a class="nav-item-link" href="https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/skin-cancer/types">Types and treatment</a></li> <li class="mobile-ter-nav-item"><a class="nav-item-link" href="https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/skin-cancer/find">Find skin cancer</a></li> <li class="mobile-ter-nav-item"><a class="nav-item-link" href="https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/skin-cancer/prevent">Prevent skin cancer</a></li> <li class="mobile-ter-nav-item"><a class="nav-item-link" href="https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/skin-cancer/awareness">Raise awareness</a></li> <li class="mobile-ter-nav-item"><a class="nav-item-link" href="https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/skin-cancer/espanol">Español</a></li> </ul> </section> <section class="mobile-tertiary-nav" id="mobile-ter-nav-nbMKhzIcRs0uvi1BHJPuP" data-nav-link="mobile-sec-nav-nbMKhzIcRs0uvi1BHJPuP"> <section class="mobile-nav-cat"> <a class="mobile-nav-cat-link" href="https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/a-z">A to Z diseases</a> </section> <ul class="nav flex-column mobile-nav-menu"> </ul> </section> <section class="mobile-tertiary-nav" id="mobile-ter-nav-5d20vioQpGC5yO6zcdGXKo" data-nav-link="mobile-sec-nav-5d20vioQpGC5yO6zcdGXKo"> <section class="mobile-nav-cat"> <a class="mobile-nav-cat-link" href="https://www.aad.org/diseases/videos">A to Z videos</a> </section> <ul class="nav flex-column mobile-nav-menu"> </ul> </section> <section class="mobile-tertiary-nav" id="mobile-ter-nav-5cxDI1tDGlkKnJVOXg3Hkx" data-nav-link="mobile-sec-nav-5cxDI1tDGlkKnJVOXg3Hkx"> <section class="mobile-nav-cat"> <a class="mobile-nav-cat-link" href="https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/skin-care-basics">Skin care basics</a> </section> <ul class="nav flex-column mobile-nav-menu"> <li class="mobile-ter-nav-item"><a class="nav-item-link" href="https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/skin-care-basics/care">Basic skin care</a></li> <li class="mobile-ter-nav-item"><a 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class="nav-item-link" href="https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/skin-care-secrets/face">For your face</a></li> <li class="mobile-ter-nav-item"><a class="nav-item-link" href="https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/skin-care-secrets/routine">For your skin routine</a></li> <li class="mobile-ter-nav-item"><a class="nav-item-link" href="https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/skin-care-secrets/prevent-skin-problems">Preventing skin problems</a></li> </ul> </section> <section class="mobile-tertiary-nav" id="mobile-ter-nav-2bGVn9UDKTpDw6ziQrWnnm" data-nav-link="mobile-sec-nav-2bGVn9UDKTpDw6ziQrWnnm"> <section class="mobile-nav-cat"> <a class="mobile-nav-cat-link" href="https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/injured-skin">Injured skin</a> </section> <ul class="nav flex-column mobile-nav-menu"> <li class="mobile-ter-nav-item"><a class="nav-item-link" href="https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/injured-skin/bites">Bites & stings</a></li> <li class="mobile-ter-nav-item"><a class="nav-item-link" href="https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/injured-skin/burns">Burns, cuts, & other wounds</a></li> </ul> </section> <section class="mobile-tertiary-nav" id="mobile-ter-nav-5cDD0uWc34VuijFJBD2xsR" data-nav-link="mobile-sec-nav-5cDD0uWc34VuijFJBD2xsR"> <section class="mobile-nav-cat"> <a class="mobile-nav-cat-link" href="https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/itchy-skin">Itchy skin</a> </section> <ul class="nav flex-column mobile-nav-menu"> <li class="mobile-ter-nav-item"><a class="nav-item-link" href="https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/itchy-skin/itch-relief">Itch relief</a></li> <li class="mobile-ter-nav-item"><a class="nav-item-link" href="https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/itchy-skin/poison-ivy">Poison ivy, oak & sumac</a></li> <li class="mobile-ter-nav-item"><a class="nav-item-link" href="https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/itchy-skin/rash">Rashes</a></li> </ul> </section> <section class="mobile-tertiary-nav" id="mobile-ter-nav-1Fwh6ngeXq71PaxQ5H6Tk8" data-nav-link="mobile-sec-nav-1Fwh6ngeXq71PaxQ5H6Tk8"> <section class="mobile-nav-cat"> <a class="mobile-nav-cat-link" href="https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/sun-protection">Sun protection</a> </section> <ul class="nav flex-column mobile-nav-menu"> <li class="mobile-ter-nav-item"><a class="nav-item-link" href="https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/sun-protection/shade-clothing-sunscreen">Shade, clothing, and sunscreen</a></li> <li class="mobile-ter-nav-item"><a class="nav-item-link" href="https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/sun-protection/sun-damage-skin">Sun damage and your skin</a></li> <li class="mobile-ter-nav-item"><a class="nav-item-link" href="https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/sun-protection/espanol">Aprenda a proteger su piel del sol</a></li> </ul> </section> <section class="mobile-tertiary-nav" id="mobile-ter-nav-WCP1yW8UWeZTAqmYQ3PwI" data-nav-link="mobile-sec-nav-WCP1yW8UWeZTAqmYQ3PwI"> <section class="mobile-nav-cat"> <a class="mobile-nav-cat-link" href="https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/hair-scalp-care">Hair & scalp care</a> </section> <ul class="nav flex-column mobile-nav-menu"> <li class="mobile-ter-nav-item"><a class="nav-item-link" href="https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/hair-scalp-care/hair">Your hair</a></li> <li class="mobile-ter-nav-item"><a class="nav-item-link" href="https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/hair-scalp-care/scalp">Your scalp</a></li> </ul> </section> <section class="mobile-tertiary-nav" id="mobile-ter-nav-4lXY2ZMdZdlcMPhipAwM6V" data-nav-link="mobile-sec-nav-4lXY2ZMdZdlcMPhipAwM6V"> <section class="mobile-nav-cat"> <a class="mobile-nav-cat-link" href="https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/nail-care-secrets">Nail care secrets</a> </section> <ul class="nav flex-column mobile-nav-menu"> <li class="mobile-ter-nav-item"><a class="nav-item-link" href="https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/nail-care-secrets/basics">Nail care basics</a></li> <li class="mobile-ter-nav-item"><a class="nav-item-link" href="https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/nail-care-secrets/basics/pedicures">Manicures & pedicures</a></li> </ul> </section> <section class="mobile-tertiary-nav" id="mobile-ter-nav-7dLU3JuAthuXegIR3GO2Zd" data-nav-link="mobile-sec-nav-7dLU3JuAthuXegIR3GO2Zd"> <section class="mobile-nav-cat"> <a class="mobile-nav-cat-link" href="https://www.aad.org/public/darker-skin/secrets">Skin care secrets</a> </section> <ul class="nav flex-column mobile-nav-menu"> <li class="mobile-ter-nav-item"><a class="nav-item-link" href="https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/acne/diy/skin-color">Acne</a></li> <li class="mobile-ter-nav-item"><a class="nav-item-link" href="https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/skin-care-secrets/routine/fade-dark-spots">Dark spots</a></li> <li class="mobile-ter-nav-item"><a class="nav-item-link" href="https://www.aad.org/public/darker-skin/secrets/dry-skin/dry-skin-remedies-darker-skin">Dry skin</a></li> <li class="mobile-ter-nav-item"><a class="nav-item-link" href="https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/skin-care-secrets/routine/treat-light-spots">Light spots</a></li> <li class="mobile-ter-nav-item"><a class="nav-item-link" href="https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/skin-care-basics/hair/razor-bump-remedies">Razor bumps</a></li> </ul> </section> <section class="mobile-tertiary-nav" id="mobile-ter-nav-4Bk5RxqI82XQ7juZGFMlxC" data-nav-link="mobile-sec-nav-4Bk5RxqI82XQ7juZGFMlxC"> <section class="mobile-nav-cat"> <a class="mobile-nav-cat-link" href="https://www.aad.org/public/darker-skin/hair-care">Hair care</a> </section> <ul class="nav flex-column mobile-nav-menu"> <li class="mobile-ter-nav-item"><a class="nav-item-link" href="https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/hair-scalp-care/hair/care-african-american">Caring for Black hair</a></li> <li class="mobile-ter-nav-item"><a class="nav-item-link" href="https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/psoriasis/treatment/genitals/scalp-african-american">Scalp psoriasis</a></li> <li class="mobile-ter-nav-item"><a class="nav-item-link" href="https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/hair-loss/insider/stop-damage/prevent-hair-damage-weave-extensions">Weaves & extensions</a></li> </ul> </section> <section class="mobile-tertiary-nav" id="mobile-ter-nav-2d1CeryYpCUAF6pgfGz4dj" data-nav-link="mobile-sec-nav-2d1CeryYpCUAF6pgfGz4dj"> <section class="mobile-nav-cat"> <a class="mobile-nav-cat-link" href="https://www.aad.org/public/darker-skin/hair-loss">Hair loss</a> </section> <ul class="nav flex-column mobile-nav-menu"> <li class="mobile-ter-nav-item"><a class="nav-item-link" href="https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/hair-loss/types/ccca">Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia</a></li> <li class="mobile-ter-nav-item"><a class="nav-item-link" href="https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/hair-loss/types/frontal-fibrosing-alopecia">Frontal fibrosing 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xlink:href="/assets/svg-sprite.svg#caret-right"></use> </svg> </a> </li> </ul> </section> <section class="nav-drop-col-2 col-3"> <section class="ter-nav-container" id="ter-nav-5cxDI1tDGlkKnJVOXg3Hkx" data-sec-nav-link="sec-nav-5cxDI1tDGlkKnJVOXg3Hkx"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><a class="ter-nav-item" href="https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/skin-care-basics/care">Basic skin care</a></li> <li><a class="ter-nav-item" href="https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/skin-care-basics/dry">Dry, oily skin</a></li> <li><a class="ter-nav-item" href="https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/skin-care-basics/hair">Hair removal</a></li> <li><a class="ter-nav-item" href="https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/skin-care-basics/tattoos">Tattoos and piercings</a></li> </ul> </section> <section class="ter-nav-container" id="ter-nav-1TH8JRtupETKR3B8DowxlN" data-sec-nav-link="sec-nav-1TH8JRtupETKR3B8DowxlN"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><a class="ter-nav-item" href="https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/skin-care-secrets/anti-aging">Anti-aging skin care</a></li> <li><a class="ter-nav-item" href="https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/skin-care-secrets/face">For your face</a></li> <li><a class="ter-nav-item" href="https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/skin-care-secrets/routine">For your skin routine</a></li> <li><a class="ter-nav-item" href="https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/skin-care-secrets/prevent-skin-problems">Preventing skin problems</a></li> </ul> </section> <section class="ter-nav-container" id="ter-nav-2bGVn9UDKTpDw6ziQrWnnm" data-sec-nav-link="sec-nav-2bGVn9UDKTpDw6ziQrWnnm"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><a class="ter-nav-item" href="https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/injured-skin/bites">Bites & stings</a></li> <li><a class="ter-nav-item" href="https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/injured-skin/burns">Burns, cuts, & other wounds</a></li> </ul> </section> <section class="ter-nav-container" 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express your style and look and feel great. However, these styles also constantly pull at and damage the health of your hair. Over time, the pulling can lead to hair loss.</p><p>The medical term for this type of hair loss is <strong>traction alopecia</strong>.</p> <figure class="figure figure-block"> <img src="//images.ctfassets.net/1ny4yoiyrqia/O4PDe8f56rToNWgJEx2sR/bab710e47c85f3e2016e53f23885a9bc/hairstyles-that-pull-traction-alopecia-hairline.png" class="figure-img img-fluid rounded" alt="Woman with traction alopecia holding hair back to show receding hairline (left). Woman with thinning hair on crown of head from traction alopecia (right)."> <figcaption class="figure-caption">Your hairline is one of the first places you can see traction alopecia.</figcaption> </figure> <hr><p>Anyone who wears tight hairstyles or puts repeated stress on their scalp can get traction alopecia. Some people experience traction alopecia more often than others because tight hairstyles are common in their culture or profession. This is especially true for girls and women of African descent.</p><p>Ballet dancers, military personnel, and anyone required to pull their hair back for work are also at a higher risk of getting traction alopecia.</p><h2>Which hairstyles can lead to traction alopecia?</h2><p>When the following hairstyles are too tight, they can cause traction alopecia:</p><ul><li><p>Cornrows</p></li><li><p>Locs</p></li><li><p>Tightly braided hair</p></li><li><p>Buns, ponytails, and up-dos that are tightly pulled</p></li><li><p>Hair extensions or weaves, especially on relaxed hair</p></li><li><p>Styles that require rollers worn to bed most of the time</p></li></ul><p>The constant rubbing of a hat, head scarf, or other hair covering over the hair can also lead to traction alopecia, especially if you pull your hair back tightly before covering it.</p><p>If you’re of African descent, the shape of your hair follicles makes your hair more likely to be damaged from rough or tight hairstyles.</p><p>Hair loss has many causes. You can find out more at <a href="https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/hair-loss/causes/18-causes">Hair loss: Who gets and causes</a>.</p> <section class="row image-block image-block-accent-light img-right"> <div class="col-lg-8 image-block-body"> <h4 class="image-block-title">Children can get traction alopecia, too</h4> <div><p>Hairstyling habits that can lead to hair loss often begin at a young age.</p></div> </div> <div class="col-lg-4"> <picture> <source srcset="//images.ctfassets.net/1ny4yoiyrqia/7m1CkgfX0UTfZtpKWQiXoW/4d9abb7d609a0cc9a85538b7a7e36582/hairstyles-that-pull-traction-alopecia-children.png?fm=webp&w=450&h=450" class="image-block-img" type="image/webp"> <img src="//images.ctfassets.net/1ny4yoiyrqia/7m1CkgfX0UTfZtpKWQiXoW/4d9abb7d609a0cc9a85538b7a7e36582/hairstyles-that-pull-traction-alopecia-children.png?w=450&h=450" alt="Young ballet dancer pulls another dancer’s hair back in a tight bun." class="image-block-img"> </picture> </div> </section> <h2>How can I prevent hair loss caused by my hairstyle?</h2><p>Dermatologists say that you can protect your hair while wearing your preferred hairstyles or garments by following these tips.</p><ol><li><p><strong>Avoid frequently wearing hairstyles that pull on your hair.</strong> Every once in a while, it’s okay to wear your hair tightly pulled back, but you want to avoid doing so often.</p></li><li><p><strong>Loosen up your hairstyle so it doesn’t pull. </strong>To reduce the constant pulling, you can: <ul><li>Loosen braids, especially around your hairline.</li> <li>Opt for thicker braids and locs.</li> <li>Keep braids/locs short, because longer hair is heavier and pulls more.</li> <li>Wear braids for no longer than 6-8 weeks.</li></ul></p></li><li><p><strong>Follow precautions when wearing a weave. </strong>To prevent weaves from causing hair loss, dermatologists recommend that you: <ul><li>Wear them for short periods of time.</li> <li>Remove them immediately if they cause pain or irritate your scalp.</li> <li>Opt for sewn-in weaves rather than ones that use bonding glue.</li> <li>Make sure cornrows are not tight.</li></ul></p></li><li><p><strong>Switch up your hairstyle regularly so your hair can recover from tight styles. </strong>For example, after wearing cornrows, you may want to wear loose braids or go natural for a few months. When possible, give your hair a break from all styling to allow it to recover from stress. This can be done by adopting a natural hairstyle or by temporarily protecting your hair with wigs or scarfs.</p></li><li><p><strong>Change your hairstyle immediately if you notice any of the following problems. </strong>These are signs that your hairstyle or products could cause hair loss: <ul><li>Pain from tightly pulled hair</li> <li>Stinging on your scalp</li> <li>Crusts on your scalp</li> <li>Tenting (sections of your scalp pulled up like a tent)</li></ul></p></li><li><p><strong>If you cover your hair, pull it back loosely beneath the covering. </strong>A head scarf or other covering made of silk or satin is gentler on hair than other materials.</p></li><li><p><strong>Look for early signs of hair loss. </strong>If you wear hairstyles that pull tightly, take time every month to look for these early signs of hair loss: <ul><li>Broken hairs around your forehead</li> <li>A receding hairline</li> <li>Patches of hair loss where your hair is pulled tightly</li></ul> When the pulling continues, most people eventually notice that their hair stops growing. Where you once had hair, you’ll see shiny, bald skin. When traction alopecia advances to this stage, your hair cannot grow back.</p></li></ol><p>Taking good care of your hair during your hair can help it look and feel good. You can learn more at <a href="https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/hair-scalp-care/hair/healthy-hair-tips">Tips for healthy hair</a> and <a href="https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/hair-loss/treatment/tips">Hair loss: Tips for managing</a>.</p><h2>Can traction alopecia be reversed?</h2><p>The best way to halt hair loss is to partner with a board-certified dermatologist when you start noticing symptoms. That’s because some types of hair loss, including traction alopecia, can be permanent the longer they go untreated.</p><p>Your dermatologist can diagnose the type of hair loss you have and create a treatment plan that works for you.</p><p>If you’re diagnosed with traction alopecia, dermatologists say you should stop wearing tight hairstyles that cause stress to your hair follicle. Instead, your dermatologist can recommend low-risk alternatives, such as looser braids and reducing heat and products used on your hair.</p> <section class="row image-block image-block-accent-light img-right"> <div class="col-lg-8 image-block-body"> <h4 class="image-block-title">Tip</h4> <div><p>If your hairstyle feels painful, the style is too tight.</p></div> </div> <div class="col-lg-4"> <picture> <source srcset="//images.ctfassets.net/1ny4yoiyrqia/5OCwugbcOF9D3iD93T58rq/6a11ba9f1ab38881a2e95a546773c950/hairstyles-that-pull-traction-alopecia-tight-painful.png?fm=webp&w=450&h=450" class="image-block-img" type="image/webp"> <img src="//images.ctfassets.net/1ny4yoiyrqia/5OCwugbcOF9D3iD93T58rq/6a11ba9f1ab38881a2e95a546773c950/hairstyles-that-pull-traction-alopecia-tight-painful.png?w=450&h=450" alt="Hair stylist tightly braids client’s hair close to the scalp." class="image-block-img"> </picture> </div> </section> <p>If changing your hairstyling habits does not help, your dermatologist may prescribe a medicine to help regrow hair lost from traction alopecia, including:</p><ul><li><p>Corticosteroids</p></li><li><p>Antibiotics </p></li><li><p>Minoxidil</p></li></ul><p>For serious cases, your dermatologist may recommend a hair restoration procedure to increase the amount of hair in bald or thinning areas and, in some cases, restore your natural hairline. To learn more about these treatments, head to <a href="https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/hair-loss/treatment/diagnosis-treat">Hair loss: Diagnosis and treatment</a>.</p><h2>When should I see a dermatologist?</h2><p>If you have hair loss, it’s never too early to see a board-certified dermatologist. People develop hair loss for many reasons. Your hairstyle may be the cause. It’s also possible that something else is causing your hair loss, such as stress or your genetics. A board-certified dermatologist knows how to get to the root of the problem. To find a dermatologist near you, go to <a href="https://find-a-derm.aad.org/" title="">Find a dermatologist</a>.</p><hr><p><strong>Images</strong></p><ul><li><p>Image 1: Image used with permission of the <em>American Academy of Dermatology National Library of Dermatologic Teaching Slides</em></p></li><li><p>Image 2: Reproduced with permission from ©DermNet www.dermnetnz.org 2024.</p></li><li><p>Images 3-4: Getty Images</p></li></ul><p><strong>References</strong><br><strong> </strong>Abdelwahab, M, Lam, Wilhelmina, <em>et al</em>. “A Literature Review and Guidance on Traction Alopecia in Hijab-Wearing Patients.” <em>J Am Acad Dermatol</em>. 2024; 91(3):AB8.</p><p>Afifi L, Oparaugo NC, Hogeling M. Review of traction alopecia in the pediatric patient: Diagnosis, prevention, and management. <em>Pediatr Dermatol</em>. 2021; 38: 42-48.</p><p>Asbeck S, Riley-Prescott C, Glaser E, Tosti A. Afro-Ethnic Hairstyling Trends, Risks, and Recommendations. <em>Cosmetics</em>. 2022; 9(1):17.</p><p>Billero, V, Miteva, M. 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