How to Tell the Difference Between Scalp Psoriasis, Seborrheic Dermatitis, and Dandruff
Introduction Itchy, flaky scalp conditions are common, but not all scalp flaking is the same. Many individuals confuse dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, and scalp psoriasis, yet each has distinct causes, patterns, and implications for long-term scalp and hair health....
Why Is My Hair Shedding After Starting Weight Loss or a New Diet?
Introduction It can feel discouraging to notice more hair falling out just when you’ve committed to improving your health with a new diet or weight loss program. Many individuals experience increased shedding in the months following significant dietary changes, and...
Case Study: Integrative Management of Hair Loss Risk in a Client on GLP-1 Therapy
Abstract Background: Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists are widely prescribed for weight management and type 2 diabetes due to their effects on glucose regulation, appetite suppression, and metabolic health. However, hair shedding has been increasingly...
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...