The Sign of Hertoghe (Queen Anne’s Sign): Loss of the Outer Eyebrows
The Sign of Hertoghe, also known as Queen Anne’s sign, refers to the thinning or loss of the lateral third of the eyebrows. Although once…
Tag: Inflammation
An Overview of Head Lice: Biology, Epidemiology, and Management
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…
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,…
What are the environmental factors that activate alopecia areata ?
The precise causes that trigger the onset of alopecia areata, a complex autoimmune condition characterized by non-scarring hair loss, remain elusive. However, contemporary research has…
Why Does Hair Follicle Tissue Destruction Not Occur in Alopecia Areata?
Alopecia areata (AA), an autoimmune condition targeting hair follicles, presents an intriguing deviation from this typical pattern of autoimmune tissue destruction. Unlike other autoimmune diseases,…
Vitamin D in patients with androgenetic alopecia
Introduction: Androgenetic alopecia (AGA), commonly referred to as pattern hair loss, is a prevalent condition affecting both men and women, characterized by progressive hair thinning…
Scalp Psoriasis Clinical Presentation, Diagnosis and Associated Hair Loss
Scalp psoriasis is a chronic, noncontagious skin condition that predominantly affects the scalp, manifesting in scaly, red, and raised patches. This condition can extend beyond…
Potential Links Between Hair Color and Risk of Developing Alopecia Areata
Introduction: Alopecia areata (AA) is an autoimmune disorder most often characterized by patchy hair loss that can significantly impact the quality of life for those…
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…