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…
Tag: Environmental Factors
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…
Cloud Hair: A Journey Through Meteorology, the Natural Hair Movement, and Gaming Culture
The term ‘cloud hair’ may seem straightforward at first glance, but it carries a multitude of meanings across various fields, from meteorology to the natural…
Why is the first episode of alopecia areata most likely to occur in late teens to early twenties – particularly for women?
Alopecia areata (AA), a condition characterized by the sudden loss of hair in patches, often first manifests in individuals during their late teens to early…