Early-Onset Androgenetic Alopecia: Definition, Epidemiology, Mechanisms, and Clinical Significance
Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) – most commonly referred to as male pattern hair loss – is the most frequent form of hair loss in adult men.…
Tag: Epidemiology
Frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA): background and latest understanding
Frontal fibrosing alopecia is a primary scarring (cicatricial) alopecia that typically presents with progressive recession of the frontal and temporoparietal hairline and frequent eyebrow loss.…
What is the total number of people affected by AGA worldwide?
Androgenetic alopecia (AGA), commonly known as pattern hair loss, impacts hundreds of millions of people worldwide and often carries significant psychological and social burdens. While…
Scarring Alopecia: Pseudopelade of Brocq Overview
Pseudopelade of Brocq, often referred to simply as “pseudopelade,” is an uncommon and somewhat enigmatic form of scarring (cicatricial) alopecia primarily affecting the scalp. First…
Syphilis and Hair Loss
Syphilis is a chronic, multistage infectious disease caused by the spirochete Treponema pallidum. Known historically as “the great imitator,” syphilis has puzzled clinicians for centuries…
Hairy Questions, Bald Answers: Exploring the Possibilities of a Hairless Human Future
In the realm of speculative futurology, discussions surrounding the potential evolution of the human species have often captivated the imaginations of philosophers, sociologists, and futurists…
Celiac Disease-Associated Alopecia Areata
Introduction: Celiac disease (CD) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by an inappropriate immune response to gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. This…
The Ferriman-Gallwey Score: An Essential Tool for Assessing Hirsutism
Introduction: Hirsutism, characterized by excessive terminal hair growth in women in a male-pattern distribution, is a common clinical condition with significant psychological and social implications.…
An Overview of Scarring Alopecias
Scarring alopecias, sometimes also known as cicatricial alopecias, represent a heterogeneous group of disorders that result in irreversible hair loss due to the destruction of…