Hair · Pattern guide
Tension-related hair loss
Hairline thinning linked to tight or painful styles. Guidance, not a diagnosis.
Add another concernWhat it looks like
Signs
painful tight stylebroken hairshairline thinningrepeated pulling
What may help
Options
loosen the stylereduce repeated tensionearly dermatology review
When to get help
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Persistent thinning, scalp pain, bumps, or smooth shiny areas need early care to reduce permanent loss risk.
Reviewed 2026-07-22
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