If you have ever had your hair cut, you may have noticed that there are often small scars on the hair follicles. These scars can be caused by accidentally hitting the follicle with a scalpel or by using a harsh shampoo.
Even if you don’t have any visible scars, your hair may still be scarred because the follicles can’t grow new hair very well. Scarring can occur for various reasons, including injuries sustained while shaving, bleached products, or sun exposure. Your hair follicle will get damaged with constant sun exposure.
To determine if your hair follicles are scarred, you can use an at-home kit or a professional analysis. You can determine whether you have primary cicatricial alopecia and get it treated right away.