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
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
Dr. Doireann discusses all things health, lifestyle and well-being, sharing important messages on healthy living with her listeners. Follow her podcast here. The aim of Dr Dorieann’s podcast is to share medical information in an easy and understandable way. She ask the experts the questions and they share the facts. In one of two episodes
The hair loss condition Alopecia Areata was thrown into the headlines in recent times 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
Vitamin D status in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia: A retrospective study. The research study aimed to assess the baseline levels of vitamin D in a cohort of patients with FFA.
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
Discover what causes hair loss in women Female pattern baldness affects only around 20% of women, compared to over 50% of men as they get older. It is similar to its male counterpart but there are obvious visual differences. This blog post will underline what causes hair loss in women, paying particular attention to hormonal
When Morwenna Shone saw a photo of the previously thin-on-top actor James Nesbitt, she couldn’t take her eyes off his thick hair. She was so excited that she tore the picture out of her magazine and waved it in front of her husband Mike as proof of how successful a hair transplant could be. But
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