A recent news item from Houston, Texas includes a warning from a doctor saying that certain hairstyles could lead to dangerous infections and permanent hair loss.
A woman in that area developed a serious scalp infection after she had a weave sewn in at someone’s house rather than going to a salon. The doctor in the news article says that this is part of “a growing epidemic among African-American women” and that he sees up to 10 women a day for it. But it is preventable.
When a weave is sewn too tightly, it can lead to a bacterial infection as it pulls on your own hair. Treatments for the infection could include steroids and antibiotics, but the hair may be permanently damaged.
Another problem is over-processing, which could be helped by having relaxers done professionally at salons, not more than once every few months.
If you experience pain, tightness, swelling, pus, or bleeding, you should see a doctor right away and then contact a hair care specialist who has been specifically trained in hair and scalp conditions. The professionals at New England Associates® will perform a physical check of your hair and scalp to identify any problems and help you review your options and solutions.
At New England Associates®, how you feel about your hair matters. We encourage you to take the time and review the possibilities and come in for a no-cost, no-obligation private consultation.
“Look as Good as You Feel!™”
Contact New England Associates® today and take
“Your First Step to a Better Looking Future!™”
Since 1982 New England Associates® has known hair loss is as individual as you are. New England Associates® offers all of the procedures that work to repair, replace, restore, and grow hair. We are members of the American Hair Loss Council and the Better Business Bureau. Locations include Wakefield, MA and Manchester, NH. Our hair restoration options include hair and scalp treatments, non-medical hair replacement, laser hair therapy treatments, hair transplants, and shampoos and vitamins for fine and thinning hair.
Source: KTRK