With approximately 70% of men and 40% of women affected by pattern baldness1, a great deal of research has been invested into hair loss therapy. As a result, several options for treatment are now available from both topical and oral medication, surgical intervention and now the more futuristic sounding laser
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Frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) is a rare condition that mostly affects post-menopausal women. The average age of onset is about 56 years, with cases occurring as young as 21 years.(1) FFA was first described in 1994 as a type of scarring alopecia, which destroys hair follicles and subsequently replaces them
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Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is a common form of hair loss in men, with an increased risk of hair loss for men over the age of 40 (1). With AGA, hair becomes thinner over time as hair follicles miniaturize and spend less time in the active growth phase (anagen), and more
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Experiencing a facial and/or scalp burn involves a long journey of healing that can result in physical deformities that affect facial expressions and sense of identity, including self-esteem.(1) In the affected areas, the hair follicles are often destroyed and replaced with scar tissue. Hair restoration, including follicular unit transplantation (FUT)
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In my last post I described the relatively common phenomenon of telogen effluvium, where growth cycles of the hair follicles synchronize, resulting in extreme shedding and an abundance of clogged shower drains. The sheer volume of hair loss can be frightening and upsetting, as well as tough on your vacuum
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