Keratosis Pilaris – When Hair Follicles Become Plugged with Keratin
Keratosis pilaris is one of the most common follicular skin conditions, yet it is often misunderstood. Many people know it as “chicken skin” because it…
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Hirsutism in the Absence of Hyperandrogenism
Hirsutism is traditionally viewed as a clinical sign of androgen hormone excess in the body. Excessive terminal hair growth in androgen-dependent areas of the female…
Hair Loss After Dermal Fillers – What We Know and How to Stay Safe
Why are dermal fillers suddenly linked to hair loss: Soft‑tissue fillers – particularly hyaluronic‑acid (HA) gels – have become a mainstay of minimally invasive cosmetic…
Phototherapy for Alopecia Areata: Current Evidence and Clinical Considerations
Alopecia areata (AA) is driven by immune-mediated attack on the anagen hair follicle, with cytotoxic and helper T cells playing a central pathogenic role. While…
Lupus Erythematosus–Lichen Planus Overlap Syndrome
Cicatricial alopecia, also referred to as scarring alopecia, encompasses a heterogeneous group of disorders characterized by irreversible destruction of the hair follicle and replacement with…
Treatment of Hair Loss in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a highly prevalent endocrine disorder of reproductive-aged women, characterized by hyperandrogenism, ovulatory dysfunction, and polycystic ovarian morphology. In addition to…
Scalp hair loss in scleroderma / en coup de sabre
Localized scleroderma (also called morphea) is an immune-driven condition that makes the skin and nearby tissues thicken and harden. When it appears as a narrow,…
Frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA): background and latest understanding
Frontal fibrosing alopecia is a primary scarring (cicatricial) alopecia that typically presents with progressive recession of the frontal and temporoparietal hairline and frequent eyebrow loss.…
Grey Hair in Children: Understanding an Uncommon but Important Phenomenon
Few changes startle parents quite as much as spotting silver strands on a young head. While grey hair is widely accepted as a normal sign…