Alopecia Traction
Many black women and some black men braid their hair or wear hair weaves. Under normal conditions these cause no problems.
However if the weave is attached too tight or the braids are wrapped too tight, they put a constant strain on the hair
follicle. If this is done for an extended period of time permanent hair loss can result. This is known as Traction Alopecia
and is fairly common among people who braid or weave their hair. Make sure the person applying the braids or weave is
qualified to do so and don't wear braids or weaves continuously for extended periods of time.
Traction alopecia can be caused by tight hat bands, pulling the hair into a tight pony tail, cornrow hair styles, and anything else that pulls on the roots of the hair. If traction alopecia continues for a long time and the same hair is repeatedly pulled out, then the hair follicles in the skin can become so damaged that they stop growing hair permanently.
Treat your remaining hair with a bit more respect. Most people are too rough with their hair. It's better to use a comb, not a brush, and to avoid tightly fitting caps or hats. Hair is more fragile when it's wet, so handle it with care.