Traction and chemical damage
Also called rebond damage, bleach damage, traction alopecia
walis tambo, buhaghag, sira sa rebond Taglish glossary
Rebond, bleach and tight styles break hair or pull it out. Stop the cause.
- Evidence
- Condition, not a treatment
- Status in PH
- Condition
- Typical monthly cost
- Depends on treatment
- Where it acts
- HairlineWhole scalp
- Time to see results
- Breakage grows out; long-term traction can scar
Chemical straightening (rebond), bleaching and heat weaken the hair shaft so it snaps. Tight ponytails and braids pull on follicles at the hairline and can cause traction alopecia, which may become permanent if it continues[1].
A 185-comment r/deinfluencingPH thread blames rebond for thinning and walis tambo breakage[2].
Where to get help
A PDS board-certified dermatologist can confirm the diagnosis. Consults are commonly reported in the range shown on our price table, and many HMOs cover them at accredited hospitals.
Sold at: PDS board-certified dermatologists, Hospital derm clinics (HMO-covered at many).
Related on the map
Breakage vs shedding
ConditionAlso called hair breakage, split ends
Shed hairs have a white bulb at the root; broken hairs do not.
Telogen effluvium
ConditionAlso called TE, stress shedding, post-illness shedding
Sudden all-over shedding 2 to 4 months after a trigger. Usually temporary.
More in Hairline and temples.
This guide is for information. Talk to a doctor or dermatologist before starting any prescription treatment.
Citations
- 1Hair care habits that can damage your hair. American Academy of Dermatology.
- 2Hair rebonding discussion. r/deinfluencingPH. User reports, not medical evidence.