Information on Traction Alopecia

Traction alopecia is caused by chronic traction (pulling) on the hair follicle. Traction alopecia mostly occurs in African-American women and men who braid their hair too tightly. It is also common in other ethnic groups known for traditional hair styles that involve pulling the hair. There is also seen a pronounced traction alopecia in the … Read more

Female Hair Loss Treatments and Why Hair Loss Is Different On Venus

Female hair loss treatments often differ to men’s, for a number of reasons. The main prescription hair loss treatment for men, the drug propecia, is generally not as effective in women, although an Italian study seemed to show some promise with it. The study followed the experience of 37 women who were given 2.5 mg … Read more