Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease that leads to non-scarring hair loss. Hair loss can be mild and patchy or more severe, incorporating significant portions of the scalp. Total loss of scalp hair is also possible and referred to as alopecia totalis while loss of both scalp hair and body
Read more →In a previous blog post, we discussed iron and its’ possible role in hair loss. The focus of this blog post is to re-visit the role of iron, presenting evidence supporting the role of iron in hair loss as well as evidence suggesting iron does not have a role in
Read more →The most widely used approach to hair restoration today is follicular unit transportation (FUT). The science and techniques of hair restoration have come a long way. It all started with scalp flap surgery, to the punch grafts, and now follicular unit extraction (FUE). This method is about obtaining follicular units.
Read more →Scarring hair loss, or cicatricial alopecia, is a form of permanent hair loss whereby hair follicles are destroyed and replaced with scar tissue5. There are many conditions which can lead to scarring hair loss such as dissecting cellulitis, eosinophilic pustular folliculitis, follicular degeneration syndrome, folliculitis decalvans, lichen planopilaris and pseudopelade
Read more →Having long flowing locks can be more than just wishful thinking, you can make it happen. There are several different ways you can help keep your hair healthy. Here are 6 practical and easy to do tips that limit hair loss: Use a comb. Avoiding pulling your hair aggressively
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