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    involve pulling hair tightly, risking traction alopecia

    Tight Hairstyles refer to hairdos that involve pulling the hair tightly against the scalp, such as ponytails, braids, buns, and cornrows. While these styles can be aesthetically pleasing and practical, they can also cause tension on the hair follicles, potentially leading to a condition known as traction alopecia, which is hair loss resulting from prolonged or repeated tension on the hair.

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      Traction Alopecia: The Root of the Problem

      research Traction Alopecia: The Root of the Problem

      60 citations , April 2018 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology”
      Tight hairstyles and chemical relaxers can cause hair loss known as traction alopecia.
      Traction Alopecia: Prevention and Treatment

      research Traction Alopecia: Prevention and Treatment

      30 citations , January 2014 in “Dermatologic Clinics”
      Tight hairstyles, especially on chemically treated hair, can cause reversible hair loss if caught early but may become permanent if not addressed.
      Traction Alopecia

      research Traction Alopecia

      1 citations , May 2023 in “JAMA dermatology”
      Tight hairstyles can cause hair loss, which can be permanent if not treated early.

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