Alopecia areata
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease that causes the immune system to attack hair follicles, leading to sudden patchy hair loss on the scalp, beard, or eyebrows. Cause: The exact cause of alopecia areata is unknown, but it’s believed to be a combination of genetic predisposition and environmental triggers. History: Descriptions of alopecia areata date […]
Androgenetic Alopecia
Androgenetic alopecia, also known as male pattern baldness or female pattern hair loss, is a common inherited condition that causes gradual hair thinning and balding. It affects both men and women, though it presents differently. Cause: Androgenetic alopecia is caused by a combination of genetics and hormones, specifically androgens like testosterone. These hormones can miniaturize […]
Beard Loss
Beard loss can be a concern for men and can occur in patches or affect the entire beard area. Similar to eyebrow loss, beard loss can be temporary or permanent depending on the cause. Causes: Several factors can contribute to beard loss, including: Genetics: Male pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) can affect the beard area. […]
Body Hair Transplant
A body hair transplant is a surgical procedure that involves transplanting hair follicles from an area of your body with dense hair growth, typically the chest, back, or scalp sides, to a bald or thinning area on your scalp. This procedure is similar to traditional scalp hair transplants, but it uses hair from outside the […]
Chemotherapy-induced Alopecia
Chemotherapy-induced alopecia (CIA) is a common side effect experienced by many people undergoing chemotherapy treatment for cancer. Chemotherapy drugs target rapidly dividing cells, aiming to destroy cancer cells. Unfortunately, these drugs also affect other fast-growing cells in the body, including those in the hair follicles. This disrupts the normal hair growth cycle, leading to hair […]
Eyebrow Loss
Eyebrow loss, medically known as madarosis, refers to the partial or complete disappearance of eyebrow hair. It can be a temporary or permanent condition depending on the underlying cause. Causes: Madarosis can have various causes, including: Autoimmune diseases: Conditions like alopecia areata, lupus, and frontal fibrosing alopecia can target the hair follicles in the eyebrows. […]
FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction)
FUE is a minimally invasive surgical hair transplant procedure. During FUE, individual follicular units (groups of 1-4 hairs) are extracted from the donor area (usually the back of the scalp) using a small punch tool. These extracted follicles are then meticulously transplanted into tiny recipient sites created in the balding area. Pros: FUE leaves minimal […]
FUT (Follicular Unit Transplantation)
FUT is a strip harvesting technique for hair transplantation. A thin strip of scalp is removed from the donor area, and individual follicular units are then dissected from this strip under magnification. These dissected follicles are then transplanted into recipient sites in the balding area, similar to FUE. Pros: FUT is generally less expensive and […]
Medical Therapy
Medical therapy for hair loss includes medications like Finasteride and Minoxidil. Finasteride is a prescription medication that blocks the conversion of testosterone to DHT, a hormone that contributes to hair loss in men. Minoxidil is a topical medication that may stimulate hair growth and slow hair loss. Pros: Medical therapy is a non-invasive and often […]
Postpartum Hair Loss
Postpartum hair loss is a temporary shedding of hair that commonly occurs 2-4 months after childbirth. It affects up to 50% of women who give birth. Cause: The primary cause of postpartum hair loss is the hormonal shift that happens after pregnancy. During pregnancy, high estrogen levels prolong the growth phase of the hair cycle. […]