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Traction Alopecia · Trichotillomania

Traction alopecia treatment in Vashi & Navi Mumbai, before the damage becomes permanent.

Constant pulling on the hair from tight hairstyles, headgear or the habit of pulling hair out (trichotillomania) can lead to thinning that eventually becomes permanent. Early treatment can stop it, and surgery can restore areas that are scarred.

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Scalp assessment for traction alopecia at HairSense, Vashi

Stop^{the pull}

Then restore

Understanding the problem

Hair loss caused by pulling, not genetics.

Traction alopecia affects the hairline, temples and parting. Trichotillomania causes patchy, uneven hair loss with broken hairs of different lengths.

Tight hairstyles and headgear

Braids, tight buns, hair extensions, turbans, helmets and tight head coverings can strain follicles over years.

Early signs

Small bumps, redness, broken hairs and thinning at the edges of the hairline.

Trichotillomania

A pulling habit linked to stress, anxiety or boredom. It is a recognised condition and not a failing of character.

Stopping the cause

Changing hairstyles, and for trichotillomania, behavioural support, is the first step of treatment.

Medical treatment

Topical treatment and scalp care can help follicles recover in early disease.

Hair transplant for scarred areas

Where follicles have been lost, hair transplantation may restore hair once the pulling has stopped.

Treatment pathway

From stopping the cause to restoring hair.

Surgery is only considered once the cause has been controlled, otherwise the transplanted hair can be damaged too.

Examination

Scalp examination and dermoscopy to confirm traction or pulling patterns.

Visit 1

Tests and diagnosis

Identify triggers: hairstyle, headgear or hair-pulling habit.

Week 1

III

Treatment plan

Stop the strain; medical treatment; referral for behavioural support if needed.

Month 1

Follow-up

Check for regrowth in early disease.

Months 2–6

Long-term review

Hair transplant discussion if bald areas remain and the cause has stopped.

Ongoing

HairSense Hair Transplant Clinic, Vashi, Navi Mumbai

Why HairSense

Treatment that is practical and non-judgemental.

Whatever the cause, you will be examined without judgement and given practical steps.

Dermatologist-led diagnosis. Your scalp, skin and history are examined by a dermatologist, not just photographed.
Cause first, then treatment. The same symptom can have very different causes, so treatment starts with finding yours.
Honest expectations. You are told what is realistic and how long it may take.
Two clinics. Vashi (Sector 17) and Kharghar (Sector 13), open Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 10 pm.

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FAQ

Questions we are asked most.

If caught early and the pulling stops, hair often regrows. After years of strain, follicles may be lost permanently.

Tight braids, ponytails, buns, weaves, extensions and anything that keeps the hair under tension for a long time.

Yes. Behavioural therapy and, in some cases, medicines help. Your dermatologist can guide you and refer you for support.

It can be, in selected patients, when the urge to pull is under control. The transplanted hair can otherwise be pulled out.

Thinning along the hairline, temples or parting in someone who wears tight styles is typical. A dermatologist can confirm with dermoscopy.

Palm Beach Road, Sector 17, Vashi, and Shilp Chowk, Sector 13, Kharghar.

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Traction alopecia treatment in Vashi & Navi Mumbai, before the damage becomes permanent.