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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There are currently only two drugs with United States Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) approval for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia; topical minoxidil (Rogaine®), and oral finasteride (Propecia®). Although these drugs have proven to be effective at reversing hair loss, they are associated with a variety of side effects
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Trichotillomania (TTM) is a behavioural (impulse control) disorder that involves repetitive hair pulling, resulting in hair loss.(1) TTM most often begins in the preadolescent-adolescent years with the mean age of onset being 9-13 years.(2) In this age group, it is more common among females (70-93%).(2) However, TTM can also occur
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Androgenetic alopecia is also known as male pattern baldness or female pattern hair loss. This is the most common type of hair loss in both men and women. Any hair loss can be a difficult situation to handle and navigating the treatment landscape can be confusing. An internet search for
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