What Is Traction Alopecia? Traction alopecia is a form of mechanical hair loss caused by prolonged tension on the hair follicles. Unlike most forms of alopecia, this condition is externally triggered, often by hairstyles that pull too tightly on the scalp over long...
The Scalp as a Reflection of Internal Health The scalp is not an isolated surface; it’s an extension of the skin and a reflection of systemic health. When conditions like seborrheic dermatitis, dandruff, eczema, or scalp psoriasis appear, they often point to...
Shedding vs. Hair Loss: Understanding the Difference It’s normal to shed between 50 and 150 hairs a day. This is part of the natural hair cycle, particularly during the telogen phase, when hairs rest before falling out and making room for new growth. However, when...
Hair loss often begins beneath the surface, long before shedding becomes visible. Trichologists who investigate internal health frequently uncover patterns, such as nutritional gaps, chronic inflammation, or metabolic imbalances, that help explain why hair loss...
Trichology, as a science, explores the complex biology and pathology of the hair and scalp. Yet even the most precise microscopic analyses often reveal only part of the story. Increasingly, practitioners recognize that hair health cannot be fully understood or...
