'Alopecia' is a word used to describe hair loss. 'Areata' means 'round'. Alopecia areata is a relatively common auto-immune condition affecting the scalp and body hair. There are four main sub-types described: 1. Alopecia areata - Round, bald Continue Reading
Lichen Planopilaris
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
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
