Could my hairstyle be causing my hair loss? - Hair Loss / Alopecia Message Board

OscarFan · 11-03-2007, 07:44 PM

I've been experiencing rapid hair loss for about the last year now ( I am a 32 year old woman). There is male hair loss in my family, but I recently read that putting hair into pony tails on a regular basis could cause hair loss. I've been a regular pony tail wearer for probably 10 years. Has anyone ever heard of this or experienced it? Can using women's rogaine help? Will my hair grow back if I stop putting my hair in pony tails? Any info at all would be greatly appreciated!

Titchou · 11-04-2007, 09:07 AM

Yes, it can cause the hair to fall out...and at 32 I would expect the only time you should wear one is when working out/jogging, etc.

Choice · 11-06-2007, 10:35 AM

It depends on how tight you are wearing the ponytail. If you are just loosely tying the hair back with a scrunchy, then no, it will not cause hair loss. If it's pulled tight and stressing the roots, then it can cause the hairs to slip out or break.

kittywitty · 11-06-2007, 04:43 PM

Yes, definitely use the scrunchy. Rubber bands or similar hair bands, will pull your hair out. Also, when you let your hair down, massage your scalp, it helps to stimulate it. I do this and it helps alot. By the way, some other causes of hairloss are thyroid issues, poor diet, low iron, or side effects from certain medications.