Insights on Hair Health, Hair Growth, and Alopecia Research
Insights on Hair Health, Hair Growth, and Alopecia Research
Hair loss encompasses a vast array of conditions, each with unique clinical presentations, underlying pathophysiology, and therapeutic challenges. Within the domain of scarring (cicatricial) alopecias,…
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,…
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…
Head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis) are parasitic insects that infest human scalps, feeding on blood and causing a condition known as pediculosis. This article explores…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…