Traction Alopecia – Often caused by hairstyles that pull on the hair, like tight braids or ponytails; common among people who frequently wear protective styles.

A genetic component is likely, but the traditional use of hot combs, chemical relaxers, and excessive tensions from braids ...

Thinning edges, receding hairlines, and patchy scalps reveal experiences that often go unnoticed. Here's some advice on how ...

Moriah Plath is opening up about her experience with alopecia. The reality TV star shared a candid post on Instagram detailing her life with the autoimmune disease.

Whereas androgenetic alopecia is characterized by the shrinking of hair follicles, which leads to thin, barely noticeable hair, the key indicators of CCCA are inflammation and damage to the follicles.

In salons across Kenya, the pursuit of beauty hides a quiet crisis, traction alopecia. A preventable form of hair loss caused by tight braiding, glue-in extensions and heat styling ...

In this personal essay, hairstylist and curl expert Kys Clark shares how having alopecia has redefined what beauty means to ...

The stigma of having alopecia causes more depression and anxiety than the disease itself, new research has found.

In an international study, participants' attitudes toward certain social groups—namely, politicians and Black people—were more strongly related to their attitudes towards the men than the ...

AA is linked to increased anxiety and depression, especially in females and younger patients, with variations across countries. The study found significant associations between AA and mental health in ...

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