Anagen Effluvium: An Overview
Introduction: Anagen effluvium is a type of hair loss that occurs during the anagen growth phase of the hair cycle. Unlike other forms of hair…
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Club Hairs: Insights into the Hair Growth Cycle and Scalp Health
Hair growth is a complex, cyclic process that involves several phases: anagen (growth phase), catagen (transitional phase), and telogen (resting phase). Club hairs are a…
Understanding hair diagnostics: the hair pull test, hair tug test, and hair mount test explained
The hair pull test, hair tug test, and hair mount test are key diagnostic procedures that dermatologists use during consultations with patients experiencing hair disorders.…
Insect-Induced Alopecia: A Study of Tick, Ant and Bee Incidents
Hair loss or alopecia is a common dermatological problem with diverse etiologies, including genetic, hormonal, nutritional, and immune disorders. However, less commonly acknowledged are instances…
Unraveling Telogen Effluvium: An Introduction
The term “telogen effluvium” was first introduced to the medical lexicon in 1961, despite the symptom it describes – diffuse hair shedding – having been…
An overview of the consultation and diagnosis process for hair disorders
Hair disorders represent a complex medical field, with several hundred types and subtypes of recognized conditions. As our understanding of genetics and hair follicle biology…