The Hair Pull Test – A Guide to Measuring Hair Shedding and Follicle Health
When it comes to evaluating hair loss, one of the simplest clinical procedures a dermatologist may use is the hair pull test. Despite its straightforward…
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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…
Syphilis and Hair Loss
Syphilis is a chronic, multistage infectious disease caused by the spirochete Treponema pallidum. Known historically as “the great imitator,” syphilis has puzzled clinicians for centuries…
An Overview on Trichothiodystrophy
Trichothiodystrophy (TTD) is a rare, autosomal recessive disorder characterized by sulfur-deficient hair, developmental anomalies, and a spectrum of systemic manifestations. It falls under the category…
The Hair Wash Test: A Useful Tool in Trichology
The hair wash test is a helpful diagnostic tool in trichology, offering clinicians and researchers a quantitative method to assess hair shedding. This test involves…
The Ferriman-Gallwey Score: An Essential Tool for Assessing Hirsutism
Introduction: Hirsutism, characterized by excessive terminal hair growth in women in a male-pattern distribution, is a common clinical condition with significant psychological and social implications.…
Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome
Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome (LAHS) is a relatively rare hair disorder predominantly affecting children, particularly females with light-colored hair. LAHS is characterized by hair that…
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…
Sorting the good from the bad: questions to ask about your prospective hair transplant surgeon and clinic
Before and during your contact with your prospective hair transplant surgeon and clinic, you need to look for signs and signals that this surgeon and…