The Medical, Practical, and Cultural Advantages of Being Bald
Baldness, often viewed merely as a cosmetic or age-related change, actually carries with it several medical and practical benefits. While the aesthetics of hair loss…
Tag: Hair Loss
An Overview of Scarring Alopecias
Scarring alopecias, sometimes also known as cicatricial alopecias, represent a heterogeneous group of disorders that result in irreversible hair loss due to the destruction of…
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…
What is the role of microinflammation in pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia)?
Pattern hair loss, or Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA), has long been misunderstood as a purely genetic and hormonal issue. However, emerging research shows that microinflammation plays…
Senolytic Drugs: Do they Have a Role in Hair Loss Management?
Senolytic drugs, a term coined to describe a class of drugs capable of selectively inducing cell death in senescent (sick and aged) cells, have emerged…
Triangular Alopecia: An Overview
Introduction: Triangular alopecia, also known as congenital triangular alopecia, temporal triangular alopecia, or Brauer nevus, is a unique form of hair loss first described in…
Unseen Heroes: The Multifaceted Role of Nose Hair
Located strategically at the entrance of our respiratory system, the humble nose hair serves multiple purposes beyond the aesthetic. Often overlooked, these hairs constitute our…
Understanding Kerion Celsi: A Guide to an Angry Scalp Infection
Introduction: Kerion Celsi is a severe, inflammatory form of tinea capitis, primarily affecting children. It is characterized by a boggy, purulent, and sometimes painful lesion…
An Overview of Pattern Hair Loss Treatment Categories
Introduction: Pattern hair loss, a common condition impacting millions globally, can profoundly affect an individual’s self-esteem and quality of life (QoL). While the causes of…