Does Traction from Scalp Exercises Cause Hair Loss?

[TheEmperor]

It occured to me that the scalp exercises may cause hair to come out.

 

When the tissue is then cut, these follicles would be missed! Causing a lower follicle count.

 

I'm not disputing the need to do these, but wondering if there is a way to reduce traction hair loss?

[aaron1234]

Hey Emp. Your question reminded me of a post on Dr. Rassman's blog. Here's what he said.

 

As long as you are pushing down on the scalp and not creating constant pull 24 hours a day, you should not have traction alopecia from this. Traction alopecia occurs when you keep your hair pulled or braided too tight constantly over the course of many months. Traction alopecia and scalp exercises are two different things.

 

http://www.baldingblog.com/200...e-traction-alopecia/

[Bill - Seemiller]

TheEmperor,

 

As long as you are doing them correctly, pulling on the scalp and not the hair follicles, you won't have any problems. Worst case scenerio, hair breakage may occur on a few hairs but will have no bearing on the root. Any other hairs in your hand would have already dislodged from the follicle due to telogen of the natural hair growth cycle.

 

All the Best,

 

Bill

[Dr. Glenn Charles]

The periodic stretching and applied pressure to the scalp used during normal scalp exercises should not be the cause of any noticeable hair loss.