According to Dr. Susan Taylor (2012) a clinical dermatologist researcher believes that hair loss in black women is an “epidemic” (Taylor, 2012). Hair loss in women can be devastating; women’s hair is linked to our sexuality, confidence, and beauty. At Buckhead Hair Restoration of Atlanta we have seen an increase in hair loss in African American women. We don’t know the exact cause of hair loss in African American Women, however we can suspect that the possible culprit could be linked to traumatic alopecia. Remember, at Buckhead Hair Restoration of Atlanta we want to make you feel as safe and comfortable as possible. It is our goal to make you feel better. We can aid in your hair restoration with NeoGraft, PRP (platelet rich plasma) and BHRT (natural bioidentical hormone replacement therapy.
The Causes of Hair Loss in African American Women
In order to understand the causes of hair loss in African American women, we have to understand the terminology. One of the main causes we find in regards to hair loss in African American women is traumatic alopecia, and Traction Alopecia. Traction Alopecia is hair loss from pulling. Alopecia simply means hair loss. If you have hair loss, then you have alopecia. This may be cause from tight pony tails over a lifetime, as well tight braids, which can cause breakage at the front of the scalp, which leads to a receding hair line.
Traumatic Alopecia (Hair Breakage) means that the hair strand has become shorter than it was before because of trauma or injury to the hair strand. An example is hair that previously touched your shoulders that may have broken off and now only touched the top of your ears. There are also many reasons for hair breakage.
We have highlighted the main causes for traction alopecia in black women and traumatic alopecia.
Traumatic alopecia occurs from three different types of trauma to the hair.
- Excessive Chemical Use: Relaxers, dyes or the combination of both relaxers and dyes
- Excessive Heat: Curling irons, flat irons, hot rollers, hot combs, blow dryers, hooded dryers
- Frictional forces: Rubber bands, excessive brushing or combing
Another possible cause of hair loss in African American women may be hormones. Hormones are some of the most important molecules that we have in our body; responsible for making our body function at its peak. As we age, dealing with stress and the toxins in our environment; many people become hormone deficient. This deficiency results in a decline of performance and preemptive aging sets in. With the combination of NeoGraft for hair restoration and natural hormone replacement therapy you may begin to see hair restoration.
If you think hormones may be an issue, take our hormone quiz today! Click here for the female hormone quiz and click here for the male hormone balance quiz.
Neograft for hair restoration in African American Women
THE ONLY LONG-TERM SOLUTION FOR MEN & WOMEN OF ALL ETHNICITIES!
NeoGraft Hair Restoration is minimally invasive and is proven to have an extremely high success rate. The professional NeoGraft team at Buckhead Hair Restoration of Atlanta is fast and provides excellent service. Initial consults are complimentary, and can be scheduled directly through the Buckhead office. Simply call 770-467-3731 to inquire about this life changing procedure. Or Click Here To Schedule an initial consulatation.
Top 10 Reasons Why To Choose Neograft For Hair Restoration
- Least invasive procedure for hair transplantation
- Patients feel little to no discomfort
- No stitches or staples
- No unsightly linear scar
- No numbness where the donor hair is harvested
- Quick recovery time
- Natural looking results
- Less activity restrictions after procedure
- Patients can typically go back to work the next day
- Flexibility for any hair style of your choice, short or long
If you are facing hair loss, contact Buckhead Hair Restoration today. We make it our priority to help you regain your hair and regain your confidence. Read more about Dr. Monte Slater here.
We look forward to guiding you through your hair restoration journey.
