Understanding the Human Hair Growth Cycle
Human scalp hair does not grow continuously from birth to old age. Instead, every hair follicle runs through a repeating cycle of growth, regression, and…
Tag: Anagen
Drug-Induced Anagen Effluvium: Mechanisms, Clinical Features, and Management
Anagen effluvium is a form of non-scarring hair loss resulting from an insult to the rapidly dividing cells within the hair follicle during the anagen…
The Unit Area Trichogram: Methods, Applications, and Comparative Advantages in Hair Analysis
Hair analysis serves as a critical tool in both clinical and research settings, enabling scientists, dermatologists, and other medical professionals to assess hair growth patterns,…
The Hair Wash Test: A Useful Tool in Trichology
The hair wash test is a helpful diagnostic tool in trichology, offering clinicians and researchers a quantitative method to assess hair shedding. This test involves…
Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome
Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome (LAHS) is a relatively rare hair disorder predominantly affecting children, particularly females with light-colored hair. LAHS is characterized by hair that…
Anagen Effluvium: An Overview
Introduction: Anagen effluvium is a type of hair loss that occurs during the anagen growth phase of the hair cycle. Unlike other forms of hair…
Androgenetic Alopecia: Hair Cycle Changes in Men and Women
Introduction: Androgenetic alopecia (AGA), commonly known as pattern hair loss, is a complex condition affecting millions worldwide, characterized by progressive hair thinning and loss in…
Do humans have episodes of seasonal hair shedding
The enigma of human evolution is characterized by the reduction of body hair, with thick hair persisting primarily on the scalp, axilla, pubic region, and…