Why would you need a hair transplant? A common question we get at Eternal Dermatology, especially from women, is how to style your hair after a hair transplant procedure. We see many women who have long struggled with hair loss every...
Hair loss, also called alopecia, is extremely common, affecting millions of Americans each year. This emotionally devastating condition may be caused by genetics, hormones, stress and hair grooming practices. Most conventional treatment methods are painful or unreliable, involving medication to slow...
A special type of hair loss Hair loss is quite common. Of the 55 million Americans suffering from hair loss, many are African Americans. Many African American women (and some African American men) lose their hair from a specific condition called...
When we think of hair transplants, the image of balding men and hair plugs comes to mind. However, hair transplants are much more sophisticated and effective. What’s more, they can be an effective treatment option for women, specifically Black women. More...
Dreadlocks, 'locs,' or 'dreads' is an amazing, iconic hairstyle that women and men, particularly African Americans, enjoy. Growing and maintaining locs takes consistency, commitment, and TLC. When you follow these steps, you'll have fantastic, thick, shiny locs that can last...
People suffering from hair loss come to us every day for a solution. They're at their wit's end and need something that works. Hair loss is a delicate condition that needs the right treatment for the right cause. With Kerafactor...
Can a dermatologist help with hair loss? It's a common question we get from potential patients and followers on social media. Patients consider dermatologists for issues concerning the skin like acne, dermatitis, and skin cancers. However, your dermatologist can tackle...
Hair Loss and Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy If you’re looking for Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy in Columbia, MD, chances are you’re concerned about your hair loss. Hair shedding is a natural occurrence. We actually lose between 50 to 100 strands of...
It’s the moment we all dread. Tufts of hair coming out in our brushes. Our hair is not growing full and thick like we’re used to. At Eternal Dermatology, we help our patients understand what’s behind their hair loss and...
Today, we just want to look more youthful and radiant. However, maintaining the glow and radiance of the skin doesn’t seem so easy for some. One look in the mirror and we don’t recognize ourselves. The reason could be dull...
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...
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 for...
Life’s challenges and stressors can cause our bodies to react in different ways. Sometimes, it can literally make our hair fall out. We naturally lose hair. Science estimates that we lose between 50 to 100 strands of hair daily. However,...
What is dissecting cellulitis of the scalp? Cellulitis is a common skin infection that may be treated with antibiotics but it has the potential to be serious if not treated immediately. According to WebMD, cellulitis happens when bacteria enter a break...
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...