Trichotillomania is often a debilitating psychiatric condition that is characterized by repetitive pulling out of one’s own hair. This recurrent practice eventually leads to hair loss and marked functional impairment. Similar to obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), the suffering individual experiences a senseless and uncontrollable urge to pull on their hair. The emotions and sensory stimuli that […]
Hereditary Pattern Baldness occurs in specific patterns in both males and females and is a persistent and progressive condition. However, supportive treatment or measures can help control the amount of hair loss in either gender.
Alopecia Areata (AA) is a very common hair loss condition that is said to affect about 7 million people in the USA alone. It is the second most common cause of baldness, being ranked right after male and female pattern baldness. Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune condition, meaning that the body’s immune system is fighting […]
Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP) is a non-surgical, cosmetic procedure that helps both men and women cover all the patches or signs of thinned-out hair loss from the scalp. What Happens In Scalp Micropigmentation? As its name suggests, Scalp Micropigmentation involves making micro or tiny pigmented dots on the scalp using a precise electrical device (similar to that […]
One of the most common causes of male baldness universally is a disorder known as androgenetic alopecia (AGA), which induces a visible hairline recession. This form of hair loss is estimated to affect more than 50 million men and 30 million women in the United States, alone. Androgenetic alopecia is characterized by a progressive loss […]
Even though greasy hair is not a serious problem, and as such it’s an issue which can be easily dealt with, it is useful to be aware of all the reasons that cause it to develop. Main causes of greasy hair Several factors cause the hair to become greasy and thus, feel dirty, here is […]
Very often restrictive dieting and extreme weight loss regime are devoid of essential nutrients that are required by the human body to function properly, as a consequence of this malnutrition various pathologies can arise, one of which is hair loss. This can manifest as both acute/immediate hair loss and chronic hair shedding, or as delayed hair […]
From the cold, dry air outside to the dehumidified air indoors, winter season is not only unkind to skin, but also to hair. The following tips will drastically help lessen winter hair damage during the colder months: Cut down on hair wash frequency! The most common recommendation universally shared by professionals is to cut down […]
The majority of hair shaft abnormalities are acquired and are secondary to excessive cosmetic treatments. Therefore, these conditions are majorly preventable with adequate hair care and change in hairstyling practices. In general short hair seems to be suitable for patients with hair shaft disorders.
Microneedling, also known as Collagen Induction Therapy (CIT), is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure that is frequently employed to address multiple dermatologic conditions, especially age-related concerns. This relatively popular therapeutic modality gets its name from the use of microneedles to promote increased collagen production in the skin. The more recent data suggest that along with […]