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Photograph the hairline. Do not double minoxidil because the scrunchie was tighter.
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Traction alopecia is repeated tension. A loose pineapple bun is a different load than a slick ballet knot. Pattern maps still need an exam. Related: swim-cap URL. This is not medical advice.
Do not start finasteride from a bun selfie. Silk pillows are comfort, not a 5-ARI.
Painful bumps at the hairline or broken sores is dermatology. This is not medical advice.
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FAQ
Is every bun traction?
Tight, nightly, same spot. A loose bun is milder mechanics.
Foam with a bun in?
On intact dry scalp per carton — not on broken traction sores.
Does a silk scrunchie treat AGA?
It may reduce breakage. It is not minoxidil.
Same as hats?
Night elastic versus daytime brim. Two URLs.
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Not medical advice. General education only; it does not replace diagnosis or treatment by a licensed professional. Consult a board-certified dermatologist before starting, stopping or changing any treatment.
⚠️ When to see a doctor — don’t self-treat
- Sudden patchy or circular bald spots
- Redness, scaling, pus, pain or itch (possible scarring alopecia — treat urgently)
- Broken hairs or rapid loss
- Loss with body-wide signs (weight loss, fatigue, cycle changes, acne, extra hair)
- Loss right after a new medication
- Any hair loss in a child