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....
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...
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...