Sabouraud’s Sign: A Contemporary Assessment of Hair Breakage
Hair breakage can be as distressing for patients as hair loss, yet the two phenomena have very different aetiologies, prognoses and management strategies. Sabouraud’s sign,…
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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,…
An Overview of Nutrient Malabsorption Diseases that can Affect Hair Color
Introduction: Various conditions that affect the gastrointestinal (GI) system, such as celiac disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), can lead to…
Anatomy’s Hairy Roots: Surprising Connections between Body Parts and Latin Terminology
Have you ever wondered why the smallest blood vessels in your body are called capillaries? Or why the dome of your skull is known as…
Hair Repigmentation: Unraveling the Possibility of Reversing Gray Hair
Graying hair, medically referred to as canities or achromotrichia, has long been accepted as an inevitable part of the aging process. Coloration of scalp hair…
The Hair Pull Test – A Guide to Measuring Hair Shedding and Follicle Health
When it comes to evaluating hair loss, one of the simplest clinical procedures a dermatologist may use is the hair pull test. Despite its straightforward…
An Overview on Trichothiodystrophy
Trichothiodystrophy (TTD) is a rare, autosomal recessive disorder characterized by sulfur-deficient hair, developmental anomalies, and a spectrum of systemic manifestations. It falls under the category…
An Overview on Folliculitis: Hair Follicle Inflammation
Introduction: Folliculitis is a common dermatological condition characterized by the inflammation of hair follicles. It manifests as small red or pus-filled bumps around hair follicles,…
Uneven Hairlines: Causes, Treatment, and Management
Introduction: An uneven hairline refers to a condition where the hairline lacks symmetry across the forehead or scalp, giving a visually unbalanced appearance. Hairlines naturally…