Saint Wilgefortis: The Bearded Lady’s Tale of Liberation and Courage
Wilgefortis, a figure more of folklore than religion, often surfaces in narratives marked by her distinguishing facial hair, leading to…
Tag: Hormones
Why do some people have more extensive pattern hair loss than others?
Hair loss, or alopecia, is a common phenomenon affecting millions of individuals worldwide. While it is widely known that genetics…
Exploring the Differences: Hirsutism, Hypertrichosis, and Hyperandrogenism
Hair growth and its removal have sparked widespread interest, becoming a multi-billion-dollar industry. Society’s standard of beauty, particularly in the…
Unraveling Telogen Effluvium: An Introduction
The term “telogen effluvium” was first introduced to the medical lexicon in 1961, despite the symptom it describes – diffuse…
A review of the causes of alopecia areata
Alopecia areata (AA) is a complex autoimmune disorder, characterized by non-scarring hair loss. The etiology of AA is multifactorial, with…