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Kim Kardashian and Other Women May Be Losing Hair Due to Extensions
Kim Kardashian and Other Women May Be Losing Hair Due to Extensions : Thinning and baldness are commonly associated with men. But in more recent years, there has been growing awareness about hair loss as a prevalent issue in women. Many of these stories have to do with the extended use of hair extensions which can damage the follicles. Earlier this month, Kim Kardashian was photographed casually dressed as she walked to her car. Her hair was tied in a high bun on top of her head. Close up views of these shots revealed bald patches along the sides of her head. Furthermore the boundary line of what appears to be hair extensions was also visible.

Kim Kardashian and Other Women May Be Losing Hair Due to Extensions

Traction Alopecia As A Growing Concern For Many Women

Slate.com published an article about female media figures and why their hair always seems to look so abundant and full. The author believes that they are all wearing extensions and posted pictures of Houswives Adrienne Maloof and  Kim Zolciak. An image of Cheryl Cole was also used as an example.

Extensions are enormously popular because they can give the instant gratification of having long, lustrous and voluminous hair. But at the same time, extensions also pose the risk of serious hair loss from Traction alopecia. This is because they tightly pull at the shafts on a continuous basis. And if the individual is not careful about removing them every few weeks and giving them a break, the extensions could tear and damage the follicles. Follicles are essentially tiny organs. And if they are severely damaged, this can prevent them from growing any new hair.

Traction Alopecia is a form of hair loss that is caused by mechanically pulling at the hair follicles. Not only can it be caused by hair extensions, but also tight ponytails, cornrows and any type of styling practice that creates constant tension for the follicles. Besides Kim Kardashian, other celebrities associated with traction alopecia include: Naomi Campbell, Britney Spears, Lady Gaga and Victoria Beckham and Rhihanna.

Avoiding Traction Alopecia

The hair thickness of the extensions needs to match the individuals. So someone with thin hair should opt for a similar thickness to help avoid potential issues with hair loss. Also the extensions should be removed around 3-4 weeks to free the follicles from the weight and tension of the locks.

Also clip in extensions are more gent compared to clamps and glues. And the extensions need to affixed where the hair is strongest.

The Effect of Pregnancy on the Hair

Hair extension specialist, Tatiana Karolina made public statements about the hair loss seen in Kim Kardashian’s photos. The celebrity was photographed wearing her hair in a tight ponytail style during her pregnancy, but there was no sign of baldness or thinning. Tatiana surmised that Kim’s rapid weight loss and the pregnancy itself could have been contributors.

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Women who experience global thinning due to pattern baldness are often not candidates for hair transplant procedures. But since traction alopecia only affects certain regions, there are also other areas where follicles are quite healthy. And these can serve as UGraft donors that can adequately cover the bald spots

If you are a woman (celebrity or not) and have traction alopecia consult Dr U for treatment using our free online consultation form

 

 

 

 
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