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To: neverdem
ALL TRUE!...But does heredity have anything to do with it?....Duh?
3 posted on 12/31/2004 8:30:06 PM PST by M-cubed
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To: M-cubed
ALL TRUE!...But does heredity have anything to do with it?....Duh?

According to dermatologists, this form of alopecia is caused by traction.

traction alopecia, traumatic alopecia due to continuous or prolonged traction on the hair, as applied in certain styles of hair dressing or in the habit of twisting the hair.

There are many types of alopecia.

7 posted on 12/31/2004 8:52:59 PM PST by neverdem (May you be in heaven a half hour before the devil knows that you're dead.)
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