Case Study: Integrative Management of Alopecia Areata Ophiasis Associated with Toxicity, Fungal Infections, and Immune Dysfunction
Abstract Alopecia areata (AA) is an autoimmune condition characterized by non-scarring hair loss. The ophiasis variant, which affects the occipital and temporal regions of the scalp, is often resistant to conventional therapies and associated with a poorer prognosis....
Alopecia Areata: A Functional Medicine and Trichology-Based Approach to an Autoimmune Hair Loss Condition
What Is Alopecia Areata? Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system mistakenly attacks hair follicles, resulting in sudden, often patchy hair loss. It can affect the scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes, or other parts of the body. Unlike some forms...
Traction Alopecia: How to Reverse Tension-Induced Hair Loss with a Functional and Trichology-Based Approach
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...
Scalp Conditions and Hair Loss: Functional Medicine and Trichology Approaches to Healing the Root
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 deeper...
Excessive Hair Shedding: What It Means and How to Address It from the Inside Out
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...
Healing Hair Loss from Within: Turning Internal Assessments into Action
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...
How Functional Medicine Complements Trichology: A Root-Cause Approach to Hair and Scalp Health
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...
Why People Are Moving Away from Finasteride and Minoxidil, When They Work, and When We Need Alternatives
In recent years, a growing number of individuals experiencing hair loss have begun questioning the long-standing use of medications like finasteride and minoxidil. Both remain clinically effective for many, yet they also carry limitations that drive people to seek...
Trichology: The Science of Hair and Scalp Health
Trichology is a scientific discipline that examines the biology, pathology, and physiology of the hair and scalp. Though sometimes perceived as a cosmetic concern, hair health is intimately connected to broader systemic health, making trichology an essential field for...
Before and After: How a 21-Year-Old Woman Recovered from Alopecia Areata
Hair loss can be a deeply emotional experience, especially for young women. This is the story of a 21-year-old woman who came to my practice after struggling with Alopecia Areata. She had tried multiple treatments with little success, but by focusing on her overall...