Tractional Alopecia
A loss of hair is experienced due to the continual pulling or tugging of thehair by mechanical means (see other forms of hair loss section). When hair is continually pulled out in a particular area, the follicles slowly degenerate and eventually give up any further growth if the follicle dies.
Black hair tends to suffer a lot more than European hair with Tractional Alopeciadue to the frequent use of braids, hairpieces, weaves, extensions, bonding, hot combing etc.
Certain areas of thinning hair will be seen after a while in places like the crown, top and frontal areas. The scalp can also become quite tender and sore.
Tight braiding can also cause flaky or pustular (spotty) scalp.
Folliculitis
This is a bacterial infection of the hair follicles caused by in-grown hair, resulting in inflammation and possible scarring (keloids). This condition can also be caused by extreme and regular clipper use or shaving.
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