Hair Loss in Black Women

Generally, hair loss is not a really a notorious problem in women as much as it is in men. However, in black women, it is a different story. Many black women suffer from terrible hair loss. One of the most common conditions is called central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia or C.C.C.A. Initially, experts thought the main culprits include hair extensions, hot combs, chemical straighteners, tight braids, and weaves. However, it was later known that follicular degeneration is the cause. It is marked by inflammation and scarring around the hair follicles, which may never produce hair again. 

In effort to evaluate its prevalence in black women, researchers have found out that more than 100 out of 326 women have centrifugal cicatricial alopecia or C.C.C.A. Interestingly, the condition appears to be almost exclusively in black women. A study published in Archives of Dermatology suggests that with severe hair loss comes an increased risk of developing Type 2 diabetes and bacterial scalp infections. Those with hair loss due to harsh hair grooming practices experience a more extensive hair loss condition.

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