I think I have traction alopecia from wearing my hair in a bun for several years. I still have lots of hair in the front of my hairline but I've noticed several hairs in this area are thinner than the hairs in the rest of my head (but still long). Assuming this is due to damaged follicles. If I stop pulling my hair back, can these follicles repair themselves and begin producing thicker hairs again?
November 10, 2016
Answer: Traction Alopecia This would really depend on individual basis depending on your genetic makeup and the length of time and trauma to the follicles. Your follicles may have scarred to a point where they cannot further grow terminal hairs. Minoxidil use consistently for 5-6 months is an option to see if you they follicles can be revived. If not, transplantation would be your other option as well as PRP and/or stem cells therapy.
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November 10, 2016
Answer: Traction Alopecia This would really depend on individual basis depending on your genetic makeup and the length of time and trauma to the follicles. Your follicles may have scarred to a point where they cannot further grow terminal hairs. Minoxidil use consistently for 5-6 months is an option to see if you they follicles can be revived. If not, transplantation would be your other option as well as PRP and/or stem cells therapy.
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November 10, 2016
Answer: Traction alopecia Traction alopecia can be reversed if it has not been present very long. IF you had a hairstyle this month that caused traction, it will grow back. However, the longer and longer you go, the less likely it is to reverse. Hair transplantation is often the best option in longer standing traction. To know if it can be reversed, see a dermatologist who specializes in hair loss. If it is indeed early, I advise minoxidil, steroid injections, stopping the traction and fighting any seborrhoea that is often present. Get expert advice.
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November 10, 2016
Answer: Traction alopecia Traction alopecia can be reversed if it has not been present very long. IF you had a hairstyle this month that caused traction, it will grow back. However, the longer and longer you go, the less likely it is to reverse. Hair transplantation is often the best option in longer standing traction. To know if it can be reversed, see a dermatologist who specializes in hair loss. If it is indeed early, I advise minoxidil, steroid injections, stopping the traction and fighting any seborrhoea that is often present. Get expert advice.
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