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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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…
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…
Do humans have episodes of seasonal hair shedding
The enigma of human evolution is characterized by the reduction of body hair, with thick hair persisting primarily on the scalp, axilla, pubic region, and…