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Different from alopecia areata (an autoimmune disorder where the body attacks its own follicles), traction alopecia is a hair-loss condition triggered by certain hairstyles and processes. It occurs when there's damage to the hair follicle and the dermal papilla — that's the small bit of skin at the base — by constant pulling or increased tension over a period of time. Most common in Read more
We're excited to present this hair-raising story from Allure: This week a hair loss expert at the London Centre of Trichology came out and said that in the last two years, he's seen a 15 percent increase in women seeking treatment after damaging their hair with glue extensions — which he now believes should be straight-up banned before they scalp more women. The trichologist told the BBC that Read more
