I stopped wearing ponytails and bought womans rogain..Will the pulled hair ever grow back?
What you have is called Traction Alopecia. Hair restoration surgery is the only option you have to help replace the hair that was lost due to extreme tension. Make sure to visit a hair specialist so you can come up with a gameplan to get your hair back.
Tightly braiding hair, wearing heavy extensions or ponytails can cause traction alopecia (hair loss due to pulling). However, it is wise to see a dermatogist or hair transplant surgeon to rule out other causes of hair loss. If hair loss is due to traction alopecia a trial of 6-9 months of Rogaine (minoxidil) is worthwhile but results are generally suboptimal. Repair can be satisfactory with hair transplantation but avoiding the problem is best.
