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Traction Alopecia: The Hair Loss From Tight Hairstyles

by Kelsey Huddleston on Sep 05 2026

The tight mum bun, the slicked back pony, the claw clip that has not moved in years. Here is what traction alopecia is, the signs worth noticing, and what actually helps.

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