Dr Dmitri Wall - consultant dermatologist

Triangular alopecia, also known as temporal triangular alopecia or congenital triangular alopecia, is a relatively rare form of hair loss. Unlike androgenetic alopecia (male or female pattern baldness) that occurs due to hormonal factors, triangular alopecia is characterized by a distinct triangular or oval-shaped bald patch on the scalp. This patch typically appears near the

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Traction alopecia is a form of hair loss caused by prolonged tension on the hair follicles. This type of hair loss is most commonly seen in those who wear tight hairstyles such as braids, weaves, extensions, tight ponytails or other tightly worn hair accessories. Traction Alopecia Symptoms Traction alopecia can cause hair to thin or

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The hair loss condition Alopecia Areata was thrown into the headlines this week when Chris Rock made an inappropriate joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s shaved head at the Oscars. Jada was visibly upset following the comment. Jada has been open about her journey with Alopecia Areata over recent years and in 2021 explained that her

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