In the News — Young Girl Went Bald After Getting Braids – Hair Loss Information by Dr. William Rassman

Braids can cause hair loss from the traction that is produced by the tight pulling. Unfortunately, this 8 year old girl experienced a horrible scenario from her new hairstyle.

From the article –

Jodie, eight, pestered her mum for the £30 style after seeing a stall offering the service. But days after arriving home her locks started to fall out because the braids had been wound too tight, killing her hair follicles.

Traction alopecia

Read the full article: Hols hair braids made me bald

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