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...
Before and After: The Heartwarming Journey of a 3-Year-Old Girl with Alopecia Areata
When you are a parent, seeing your child face any kind of challenge can feel overwhelming. Hair loss is one of those challenges that can strike suddenly, leaving parents searching for answers and support. This is the story of a brave 3-year-old girl who came to my...
Before and After: A Journey Through Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP)
Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP) is more than just a cosmetic solution; it’s a confidence-restoring procedure that can transform the way someone feels about themselves. Having performed over 500 successful SMP cases, including work for celebrities and high-profile...
A Case Study: Helping a Woman with Multiple Types of Alopecia
Hair loss can be an emotional journey, especially when it involves more than one type of alopecia. This is the story of a woman in her early 60s who came to my practice after battling hair loss for over a year. Despite seeing top dermatologists and undergoing...