It is commonly seen with certain hair styles or braiding patterns that pull the hairline, or other hair tightly and away from the scalp. It has also been seen in female ballerinas. Traction alopecia is caused by either weight or extreme tension on the areas of the hair affected. It is not resultant of hormonal factors in men or women. Traction Alopecia is one of the most common causes of hair loss in black women.
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Chemicals. A condition known as CCCA (central cicatricial centrifugal alopecia), seen almost exclusively in black women, can cause extensive hair loss. It is caused by a combination of too much stress (traction) on the hair and the use of harsh relaxers and dyes, which may damage or break the hair from the strength of the product itself or from too much exposure and placement of the product on the hair for too long.
Repetitive use of braiding or tight ponytails can and will over time have a severe effect on the hair follicles ability to regrow, over time permanent scarring and damage may be caused.
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GINGKO
Working with Kigalia and Clary as an original blend of 3 plants acting synergistically and allowing scalp toning and limiting hair loss. They act on factors avoiding hair loss including 5-alpha-reductase inhibition, scalp microcirculation improvement and to decrease inflammation contributing to Seborrhoea (oiliness) which can block scalp follicles inhibiting growth.
KIGALIA AFRICANA
Working with Gingko and Clary as an original blend of 3 plants acting synergistically and allowing scalp toning and limiting hair loss . They act on factors avoiding hair loss including 5-alpha-reductase inhibition, scalp microcirculation improvement and to decrease inflammation contributing to Seborrhoea (oiliness) which can block scalp follicles inhibiting growth.
CLARY
Working with Kigalia and Gingko as an original blend of 3 plants acting synergistically and allowing scalp toning and limiting hair-loss. They act on factors avoiding hair loss including 5-alpha-reductase inhibition, scalp microcirculation improvement and to decrease inflammation contributing to Seborrhoea (oiliness) which can block scalp follicles inhibiting growth.