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Sep 21

True Story: I Got Pregnant & I Went Bald

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Photo BlackLove.com By Courtni Guevara I didn't want to wash my hair. No, that’s not accurate. I wanted to wash my hair, but I was scared. My scalp burned as if it were on fire. The water would soothe it, but it would also cause so much more of it to fall out all at once. There were already the…

May 04

Everything You Need to Know About Traction Alopecia

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By Kanisha Parks Have you ever had bald spots, thinning edges, or a red and irritated scalp? Well read on, Sis, because Dr. Adeline N. of @brownskinderm is here with all of the information you need to know about Traction Alopecia, which is a form of hair loss caused by repetitive and prolonged tension on hair roots. TA is more prevalent than…

Sep 21

Alopecia: How I Learned To Find the Beauty In My Baldness

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By Kaila Boulware I am a 23-year-old African-American woman, and for the past ten years, I have been dealing with alopecia. My condition is one that is not uncommon, but given societal expectations of beauty, it is one that is rarely, or never talked about--and when it is talked about, it is demonized to the fullest. I mean really, who…

Sep 21

Can Traction Alopecia Be Reversed? #TeamEdges

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by Jonna via BlackNaps.org Hair loss, also known as alopecia, can have an effect on your entire body, not just your scalp. There are several forms and causes of alopecia, but traction alopecia is one that is totally preventable. But is it reversible? First, let’s talk about what traction alopecia is and what causes it. Continue!>>> Traction alopecia occurs when…

Sep 21

Traction Alopecia- Prevention and Stimulating Hair Growth

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lrchealthyhaircare by Kanisha Parks of BlackNaps.org Traction alopecia is a type of hair loss in a certain area that is caused by applying constant tension and pulling to the hair in that area. Unlike other types of hair loss, traction alopecia is completely behavioral, and is not caused by diet, genetics, or any other source. The damage is reversible, but…