Lichen planopilaris is a rare, inflammatory condition that affects the scalp, causing hair loss in a patchy distribution. It is a disease that typically worsens over time. It occurs when lichen planus, which is a reasonably common condition affecting Continue Reading
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Trichotillomania
Trichotillomania is a disorder in which the sufferer experiences the irresistible urge to pull out the hair on the scalp and potentially other body sites. The severity of the urges varies amongst sufferers. For some, the urges are persistent, Continue Reading
Tinea Capitis
Tinea capitis, otherwise known as scalp ringworm, is a fungal infection of the scalp. It is more prevalent among young children than adults. The fungi causing the infection can be caught from animals such as dogs, cats, guinea pigs and cattle. Some Continue Reading
Telogen Effluvium
Telogen effluvium is a temporary form of hair loss that is characterised by the loss of telogen hairs. It is most noticeable on the scalp, however it can affect any area of hair on the human body. The condition can affect people of any age. In fact, Continue Reading
Androgenic Alopecia
When hair loss or severe hair thinning occurs, it can be called balding, hair loss, or alopecia. The term Androgenic Alopecia is an inherited condition that relates directly to hormonal hair loss. It is extremely prevalent within the general Continue Reading