An Overview of Head Lice: Biology, Epidemiology, and Management
Head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis) are parasitic insects that infest human scalps, feeding on blood and causing a condition known as pediculosis. This article explores…
Tag: Environmental Factors
What are the environmental factors that activate alopecia areata ?
The precise causes that trigger the onset of alopecia areata, a complex autoimmune condition characterized by non-scarring hair loss, remain elusive. However, contemporary research has…
What are these pimples I can scratch out of my head that are sometimes attached to the base of hair fibers?
The pimple is probably hardened sebum. It is white or light yellow in color and if pressed hard can be squashed and molded. The sebum…
Is Pattern Hair Loss Becoming More Common ?
Introduction: Androgenetic alopecia (AGA), commonly known as male or female pattern hair loss, is the most prevalent form of hair loss in adults. It affects…
Understanding Bird’s Nest Hair and Plica Neuropathica: Causes, Effects, and Management
Introduction: Bird’s nest hair is a common term used to describe a hairstyle characterized by tangled, matted, and unkempt hair, resembling the appearance of a…
Groovy Hair: Insights into Longitudinal Grooves in Hair Fibers
Grooved hair, or pili canaliculi, is a rare and unusual condition where hair fibers exhibit longitudinal grooves running along their length. This condition can affect…
What are the chances of children inheriting alopecia areata from a parent ?
Some people with alopecia areata become worried that they may transfer the condition to any children they may have in the future. Alopecia areata is…
Hair Trivia – How is Hair like Fingerprints?
The features of human hair extend far beyond its visible characteristics, delving into the realm of genetics and microscopic structures that make each person’s hair…
Is Androgenetic Alopecia – Pattern Hair Loss – Becoming More Common?
Introduction: Androgenetic alopecia (AGA), commonly known as male or female pattern hair loss, is the most prevalent form of hair loss in adults. It affects…