The Flag Sign in Hair Fibers: An Indicator of Underlying Health Conditions
Introduction: While scalp hair is first and foremost a marker of personal style, it is also a critical indicator of an individual’s health. Among the…
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Unraveling Telogen Effluvium: An Introduction
The term “telogen effluvium” was first introduced to the medical lexicon in 1961, despite the symptom it describes – diffuse hair shedding – having been…
A review of the causes of alopecia areata
Alopecia areata (AA) is a complex autoimmune disorder, characterized by non-scarring hair loss. The etiology of AA is multifactorial, with genetic, immunological, and psychological factors,…