A new study demonstrated that two experimental male contraceptive pills could reduce testosterone levels without causing “unacceptable side effects.” Since testosterone is a significant driver of hair loss, could these pills have a role in treating male baldness? Introducing the Male Contraceptive Pill According to the study, 75% of
This young patient stated noticing hair loss a few years ago and wanted to take care of it to preserve his appearance. His areas of concern were: Hairline, Crown, Mid-scalp, Frontal scalp. The patient wanted a hair transplant surgery to restore hairline and mid-scalp hair. He also knew he
Like many, this patient started losing hair at a young age. At 29, he already had a receding hairline and knew he wanted to find a solution to it as soon as possible. The Challenges of Early Hair Loss Balding is stressful at any age, but it comes with
Baldness is nothing new. Hair loss has been affecting the looks and self-esteem of many men and women since the beginning of time, and doctors and scientists have been trying to understand how and why for much of it. As much as this evolutionary phenomenon has been studied, we still
Multiple AKN bumps on the back of the head: Acne Keloidalis Nuchae, or AKN bumps, often appear in multiples. Although the condition is genetic and has nothing to do with hygiene or razor burns, the small bumps on the back of the head or at the nape are similar to
Hair transplant in scarring alopecia: Not all hair loss conditions are suitable for hair transplantation. Having a hair transplant without proper precautions for preexisting conditions can result in a failed hair transplant. To avoid this, optimal conditions must be met before a hair transplant can be discussed. This article will
What is LPP: LPP, or Lichen Planopilaris, is a type of hair and scalp condition that causes patchy, red areas of hair loss. Scalp redness, itching, or burning combined with scattered patches of hair loss is usually a sign of LPP. The condition tends to affect women more than men, but
What is CCCA: CCCA stands for Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia and is a particular form of scarring alopecia hair loss that occurs almost exclusively in women of African descent. It is a common form of hair loss for Black women [1]. Hair loss from CCCA begins in the center of
