At Almasi Skincare we offer the best traction alopecia treatment in Nairobi Kenya since we combine prescription medications, dermatological procedures, over-the-counter hair care products and lifestyle modifications.
We offer this treatment at the Almasi Hair Clinic located in Fortis Suites on Hospital road, 8th floor, suite 809. We see new clients on Wednesdays at 2pm and Saturdays at 9am.
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What Is Traction Alopecia?
Alopecia means hair loss.
Traction means pulling.
Traction Alopecia is therefore hair loss that it caused by pulling the hair. It affects persons of all races.
What Causes Traction Alopecia?
Traction Alopecia is caused by pulling the hair which mainly occurs due to styling it in tight braids, cornrows, dreadlocks, weaves, hair extensions and ponytails. It can also occur due to using tight hair rollers at night. The weight of excessively long hair can also cause traction alopecia.
What Are Traction Alopecia Symptoms?
Traction Alopecia symptoms include hair loss along the hairline at the front (frontal region) and sides (temporal regions) of the head. However, it can occur on any hair-bearing area where the area is subjected to a lot of tension including the beard area where it causes submandibular traction alopecia.
Other symptoms of traction alopecia can include itching, scaling and redness of the scalp with pustules (folliculitis) and many short, broken hairs.
In the early stages, traction alopecia does not have scalp scarring (noncicatricial). However, excessive traction causes destruction of the hair follicle with scarring (cicatricial) and permanent hair loss.
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Traction Alopecia Diagnosis
A diagnosis of traction alopecia is made when the Doctor listens to the patient’s history and examines their scalp. Scalp biopsies can also be done.
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Traction Alopecia Treatment in Nairobi Kenya
At Almasi Skincare we offer the best traction alopecia treatment by combining prescription medications, dermatological procedures, over-the-counter (OTC) hair care products and lifestyle modifications.
Prescription Medications For Traction Alopecia Treatment
Prescription medications used for traction alopecia treatment include:
*Minoxidil which is applied to the patches without hair
*Corticosteroid creams which are applied to the bald patches
*Corticosteroid injections are also injected into the hairless patches. At Almasi Skincare we offer these intralesional steroid injections for alopecia treatment.
*Antibiotics are also prescribed
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Dermatological Procedures For Traction Alopecia Treatment
Dermatological procedures used for traction alopecia treatment include:
*Microneedling with PRP since the JAAD states that microneedling with PRP is effective for treating traction alopecia, telogen effluvium, recalcitrant alopecia areata and cicatricial alopecia.
Microneedling is a procedure which causes micro-injuries in the scalp. This triggers the body’s healing process and the release of growth factors which stimulate the hair follicles and result in hair growth. At Almasi Skincare we offer microneedling with PRP for alopecia treatment.
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OTC Products For Traction Alopecia Treatment
OTC products used for traction alopecia treatment include:
*Biotin supplements
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*Antifungal shampoos
Antifungal shampoos with ketoconazole are used to reduce chronic scalp inflammation and this in turn reduces hair follicle damage and hair loss. Ketoconazole shampoos been also been found to increase hair diameter and thickness in addition to treating dandruff. Perfect examples include Hitoral Shampoo and Nizoral Shampoo.
Hitoral Shampoo
Hitoral Shampoo contains 2% Ketoconazole.
The price in Kenya for Hitoral Shampoo is Ksh 1000.
Hitoral Shampoo can be purchased from our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Shop located on Moi Avenue, Sawa Mall, 3rd floor, Shop C15. Call 0721 963 156 or WhatsApp +254 721 963 156 to order. We deliver countrywide/worldwide.
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Nizoral Shampoo
Nizoral Shampoo contains 1% Ketoconazole.
The price in Kenya for Nizoral Shampoo is Ksh 3500.
Nizoral Shampoo can be purchased from our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Shop located on Moi Avenue, Sawa Mall, 3rd floor, Shop C15. Call 0721 963 156 or WhatsApp +254 721 963 156 to order. We deliver countrywide/worldwide.
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Lifestyle Modifications For Traction Alopecia Treatment
Lifestyle modifications used for traction alopecia treatment include:
*Changing the hairstyle and wearing loose hairstyles
*Cutting long hair
*Not exposing the hair and scalp to chemicals and heat which are likely to damage the hair and make it more prone to breakage
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