What is Pattern Baldness? Pattern baldness, otherwise known as androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is the most common reason for hair loss.The cause of pattern baldness is a combination of genetics and the activity of androgens, the hormones responsible for regulating hair growth.Can...
Hair shedding is normal. We can shed up to 200 strands of hair a day. It’s a natural part of the life cycle of hair. In the anagen or growth phase, 90% of our hairs are growing and do so...
What is telogen effluvium? Telogen effluvium is a common cause of temporary hair loss. This excessive shedding of resting (i.e. telogen) hairs usually occurs after some shock to the body. The resting hairs are club shaped at the root. People of all age groups...
What is dissecting cellulitis of the scalp? Dissecting cellulitis of the scalp is a condition where pus-filled lumps develop on the scalp. It results in scarring and permanent hair loss. This condition most often occurs seen in people of African descent....
What is alopecia areata? Alopecia areata is an emotionally disturbing, but not physically serious illness that presents with the sudden appearance of round bald spots on the scalp, eyebrows, beard, or any hairy area of the body. Patients are usually initially...
What is CCCA? Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA) is a form of hair loss, commonly seen in women, and sometimes men, of African descent. This is one of the top reasons why African- Americans seek dermatologic evaluation. What causes CCCA? The exact cause...
Laser hair removal for men has become increasingly popular over the past decade. “Manscaping” is a modern term that describes when men remove or groom unwanted hair. Manscaping has been around forever. In Ancient Egypt, men removed every strand of...
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