Of all the forms of hair loss known to mankind, male and female pattern baldness might be the most readily identifiable. But, just what causes this condition and what can be done about it? Typical pattern baldness in both men and women is generally traceable to an over production of a substance called dihydrotestosterone or DHT. This hair-hating agent is created from testosterone. (more…)
Hair loss can be embarrassing, and it can be alarming if it happens overnight. This condition is often known as alopecia areata, and commonly, some doctors will treat it as an autoimmune disease of the skin. This condition occurs when your body’s white blood cells launch a coordinated attack on your hair follicles, treating them as foreign bodies that have to be removed. This results in your hair falling out following the death of your hair follicles. (more…)
My 12 y/o son had a ringworm in his head when he was an infant. The doctors prescribed medicine to be taken orally, and the ringworm went away, however his hair will not grow in that spot anymore. Is there anything you can recommend to promote hair growth in this area? This is […] (more…)
How accurate is miniaturization analysis? My trichologist said unless you examine hair bulbs and shafts under microscope, you cannot determine the exact cause of hair loss. She also said that any thinning looks like male pattern baldness. What do you think of her opinion and the microscopic hair analysis?
A miniaturization mapping is just looking at […] (more…)