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Unique Challenges of Afro-Hair Transplant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While Afro-hair transplants are possible, they can pose a challenge. Unlike the straight and vertical growth of Caucasian hair, Afro hair grows in S or Z shapes. The hair follicles themselves are also a different shape, which can make extraction and implantation tricky. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a result, the risk of scarring is higher, as the incisions that are made when extracting the hair grafts are more likely to be visible. Afro hair also tends to grow slower<\/a> due to this reason compared to Caucasian hair (0.9 cm\/month and 1.3 cm\/month, respectively).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contrary to the outlined complications, studies suggest people with Afro hair tend to suffer hair loss at a rate far lower than those with Caucasian hair. This presents an interesting field of study in the differences between hair types, hair loss, and how these differences impact hair transplantation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Causes of Baldness in Afro-Caribbean Hair<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It’s all about the follicle shape<\/a>. Afro hair follicles do not have a round shape, but a flat<\/strong> one. Keratin, a protective nutrient on the hair shaft, is not distributed in the same way as it is in other hair types. Instead, it is deposited unevenly on the hair. As a result, Afro hair is more fragile<\/strong> and more easily subject to external aggressions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In colder seasons, this can cause difficulties<\/strong> in hair care. The pores tighten even more due to the lack of moisture, preventing the sebum from secreting properly. While the sebum stagnates under the skin and kills the roots, the scalp is deprived of it and dries out. This dryness<\/strong> makes styling curly or frizzy hair difficult, causing people to invest in protective styles and\/or excess products that may exacerbate underlying hair issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Traction Alopecia<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Traction Alopecia is a form of hair loss caused by prolonged tension on the hair and\/or follicle. It is common in people with Afro hair who rely on wigs, weaves, and braids as part of their regular hair styling. In this form of hair loss, the hairline loses density due to hairstyles that are too tight<\/a> or wig caps and bands putting pressure on the scalp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Dubbed ‘hot comb alopecia,’ this type causes lasting hair loss<\/a> in about 1 in 20 Afro-Caribbean women. The causes the crown to thin, similar to female pattern hair loss. Unfortunately, hair transplants are not considered a viable treatment option for active cases. Concealing the loss with wigs and extensions might worsen damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Types of Hair Transplant Procedures for Afro Hair<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are two main types of extraction methods as part of Afro-hair transplant procedures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n