Traction alopecia is a type of hair loss that occurs as a result of the hair being pulled too tightly. It commonly occurs in hair styles such as ponytails, buns,
Traction Alopecia
Telogen Effluvium
Telogen effluvium is a common cause of temporary hair loss caused by excessive shedding of telogen or resting hairs. All hair cycles through the stages of hair growth – from
Male Pattern Hair Loss (Androgenetic Alopecia)
Male-patterned baldness or androgenetic alopecia is the most common form of hair loss affecting men. The condition can start as early as late teens or early twenties, but typically is
Continue ReadingMale Pattern Hair Loss (Androgenetic Alopecia)
Hair Loss
Our body is continually growing new hair. As new hair grows, the old hair is shed. It is normal for an individual to shed or lose between 50 to 100
Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
Frontal fibrosing alopecia is a relatively new hair loss condition that was first described in the 1990s. Though initially thought of as a rare condition, frontal fibrosing alopecia has become
Female Pattern Hair Loss (Androgenetic Alopecia)
Female pattern hair loss, also known as androgenetic alopecia, is the female counterpart of the more widely recognized male pattern hair loss. Unlike men who present with a receding hairline
Continue ReadingFemale Pattern Hair Loss (Androgenetic Alopecia)
Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA) is a scarring alopecia – a condition which leads to destruction of the hair follicle and permanent hair loss. It predominantly affects middle aged Black
Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition where the body’s own immune system targets and shuts off hair production in the hair follicles, leading to characteristic circular, coin shaped patches of