Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you've heard of traction alopecia before but were unsure how it differs from other types of alopecia, or how it starts this is ...

When it comes to hair loss, we're often at the mercy of our genetics and/or hormonal changes. However, these aren't the only causes of hair loss. One type of hair loss, traction alopecia, is actually ...

Wearing ponytails, braids, or other tight hairstyles often may sometimes lead to traction alopecia, a type of hair loss caused by repeated pulling on the hair. Unlike pattern hair loss, traction ...

Rochelle Ritchie, an African-American TV reporter in West Palm Beach, Fla., who, out of frustration, decided to let her hair go natural, recently shared her transition story with her local TV audience ...

At a busy salon in Nairobi, as hairdryers buzz and stylists work swiftly with nimble fingers, a quiet struggle plays out. It's not just about trendy hairstyles or beauty standards; it's about ...

DENVER — A pair of new studies highlight the mental health toll of alopecia areata (AA): Black women with the condition are ...

If you’ve ever noticed a few too many strands of hair on your hair tie or your hairline looks further back than you remember, you may be wondering if wearing your hair up in a ponytail can cause hair ...