Q: Over the years, I have worn my hair in braids and extensions. My hair is not growing at my hairline and temples. Can the braids be the cause and can this be treated with a hair transplant?
A: The name for hair loss is this area is called alopecia marginalis. It is almost invariably caused by continued traction from braids or hair extensions. When this is the case, the condition is also called traction alopecia. If the problem is long-standing, the hair will rarely come back, even if the braiding is stopped and a hair transplant would be indicated.
If there is enough hair loss on the sides of the scalp that the donor supply is significantly reduced, surgical hair replacement may not be possible.
Topic: Hair Pieces & Hair SystemsTags: Alopecia Marginalis / Hair Loss in the Temples / Hairline / Traction Alopecia
Posted by Robert M. Bernstein M.D. at 10:10 am
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