Man Buns Can Cause Hair Loss
The man bun, like other extreme hairstyles, can cause permanent hair loss.
For those who do not know exactly what the man bun is, it is defined as "a type of long hairstyle that involves the tying of one’s hair into a single bun to be placed upon the crown area of the head also known as the 'bro bun', 'hipster bun', 'mun' or 'dude bun'. On women, we call it top-knot. The man bun has become so popular that men do not even need to grow their hair out. They can purchase a “bun” to clip to their head.
The trendy “man buns’ or top-knots can lead to hair loss. That constant pull on the scalp can pull the hair follicle out and ultimately lead to permanent scarring, which is something called traction alopecia. Traction alopecia is a form of alopecia, or gradual hair loss, caused primarily by pulling force being applied to the hair. Traumatic alopecia is essentially a cosmetic disorder caused by tight, repetitive hair styling. Over-time this aggressive styling damages the scalp causing thin, short broken hairs and bald spots. It is common to see this loss near the temple, but it can happen anywhere along the hairline.
Other aggressive hairstyles that can cause permanent hair loss in men and women include:
- Braids
- Cornrows
- Tight Dreadlocks
- Weaves
- Tight ponytails (also high ponytails)
- Topknot buns
- Repeated use of rollers to set hair
Symptoms of traction alopecia include
- Small bumps on your scalp
- A pulling sensation or a headache
- Scalp tenderness
- Crusting (not dandruff)
- Stinging on your scalp
- Patchy hair loss
- Fragile hair that breaks easily
Onset is gradual and often takes 2 to 3 years to become apparent in all cases, immediate
cessation of the underlying cause can reverse this type of hair loss. In order to avoid traction alopecia, you should do the following:
- Avoid wearing tight hairstyles
- Wear your ponytail and buns loose
- Change the pattern of braided and twisted hairstyles.
- Make sure braids, cornrows, or weaves are not too tight.
- Change your hairstyle often
- Do not sleep in rollers. Wrap or pin curl your hair at night.
- Avoid rubber bands and elastic ponytail holders
- Remove hair extensions that are causing pain or irritation
- Invest in a satin pillowcase to avoid pulling
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