August 7 2006, 8:34 am PT | Posted in: African American + Hair Loss Causes
Hello. I’m a 32 year old african american.I’ve read your artical about braids and pulling of the hair and I do understand.I love to wear braids cause it is easier to maintain with my busy schedule. I have noticed that there are small white specks at the end of my hair where it is braided. Possibly the root i guess. I was wondering if it is the root will my hair ever grow back.
Sounds like you are pulling out the hair with the braids. They will grow back, but if the hair continues to be pulled out, then it may not grow back one day. I’ve treated many African American women for traction alopecia with hair transplants.
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hello,
I’m a young African American women also who is experiencing the same problems with my hair. For about1 yr know i’ve been braiding my hair in hopes of it growing longer. In a way you can say im addicted to braiding my hair because i thing that the braids will help my hair. My question is if i don’t stop braiding m hair will I lose it, or will it grow ?
I am a 25 years old Nigerian suffering from traction alopecia. Initially my front hair was scanty right from child hood but coupled with baiding and twisting,all my frontal hairs are gone leaving a smooth shiny surface. What can i do? is there any hope that my hairs will be normal again?Am really scared bcos i dont like my looks.
its been over a year now and the hair isnt growing.Will it still grow?
Hi, i am 37 yrs. old and was told i have traction alopecia. i had braids years ago and my hair had a big plug pulled out when i took them out. it was clean and shiny. i’ve been using nioxin products, which seems to help a little bit, but i now see other thinning areas. Can it spread and is there anything else that i can do to promote hair growth. I am living with extreme low self esteem with my hair on a daily basis. my hair is healthy overall but wierd enough, it’s still thinning, if that make any sense. Please help.