The Sign of Hertoghe (Queen Anne’s Sign): Loss of the Outer Eyebrows
The Sign of Hertoghe, also known as Queen Anne’s sign, refers to the thinning or loss of the lateral third of the eyebrows. Although once…
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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…
Can Women Who Develop Androgenetic Alopecia Have Very Rapid Hair Loss?
Androgenetic alopecia (AGA), commonly known as female pattern hair loss (FPHL) in women, is a condition characterized by progressive thinning of hair. It is influenced…
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…
Diabetes and Hair Loss: Unraveling the Interconnected Pathways
Diabetes, a complex metabolic disorder, has far-reaching effects on various body systems, including the skin and hair. Emerging research suggests a bidirectional relationship between diabetes…
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…
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…
The intriguing connections between pattern hair loss and prostate cancer
Androgenetic alopecia (AGA), more commonly known as male pattern baldness, is a prevalent condition affecting a significant proportion of men across the globe. Characterized by…