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I had dreads and cut them. Now my hairline on one side is receding and more. Is this permanent? And traction alopecia? (Photos)

JohnGinnIII
I wanted to know if I have traction alopecia? If I do is there a way to tell if it is permanent? Can I get a haircut like a mohawk and start my dreads again? I had to cut my dreads because one of the dreads were to thin and i pulled it out of my head. Did i do damage to the hair folicles?

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Dr. Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD
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