When it comes to hair loss, we're often at the mercy of our genetics and/or hormonal changes. However, these aren't the only causes of hair loss. One type of hair loss, traction alopecia, is actually ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Traction alopecia, a subtype of alopecia that typically leads to hair loss along the hairline, is common among ...

On Tuesday, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan of Virginia joined colleagues in introducing the Recognition of Traction Alopecia in Service Women Act. McClellan, Congresswomen Bonnie Watson Coleman of ...

That’s weird, thought 29-year-old Drea Okeke as she examined her new set of box braids. Getting a fresh set of braids was typically a liberating experience for the content creator, but in that moment, ...

Dr. Nina Ross, a Board Certified Trichologist serving Atlanta, Georgia provides insight into when it may be too late to treat Traction Alopecia. I'm so grateful to be on the journey of helping people ...

When I was young, traction alopecia from tight hairstyles caused me to experience some hair loss. I started treatment for it, but it took awhile for me to change my mindset about my hair. Finally, I ...

According to the American Academy of Dermatology, an average human being loses 50 to 100 strands of hair every day. But when the hair loss is more than normal, the condition is known as Alopecia. One ...

Like others who have sported braided hair since childhood, I grew up with the understanding that tight styles which captured every errant hair (especially around the hairline) extended the longevity ...

Rochelle Ritchie, an African-American TV reporter in West Palm Beach, Fla., who, out of frustration, decided to let her hair go natural, recently shared her transition story with her local TV audience ...

While the aftershock of Sunday’s Oscars controversy continues to unfold, the enduring impact of the event has pushed the autoimmune disease, alopecia areata, to the forefront of health discussions.

At a busy salon in Nairobi, as hairdryers buzz and stylists work swiftly with nimble fingers, a quiet struggle plays out. It’s not just about trendy hairstyles or beauty standards; it’s about ...