What is Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia (FFA)?
What is Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia (FFA)? FFA, also known as cicatricial Alopecia, is a form of scarring alopecia (hair loss) characterized by hair recession on the forehead and sideburns. One might experience hair loss in other areas, such as the eyelashes, eyebrows, and pubic regions. FFA is primarily linked to hormonal changes and is very […]
Understanding Forms of Alopecia
What is Alopecia? Alopecia is a collective medical term used to describe conditions characterized by unusual hair loss. Alopecia is not a contagious disease. Specialists have linked several types of Alopecia to lifestyle, genetics, environmental factors, and, in some cases, psychological factors that result in hair pulling. There are two classifications: non-scarring and scarring forms […]
What is Alopecia Areata (AA)?
What is Alopecia Areata (AA)? AA is an autoimmune form of alopecia (hair loss) in which coin-sized patches of hair loss appear on the scalp, followed by small patches on beards and pubic hair. AA can also affect the eyebrows, eyelashes, and even body hair. Research on AA shows that at least 20% of patients […]
What is Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA)?
What is Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA)? Androgenetic Alopecia is a form of hair loss condition characterized by patterned baldness and hair thinning in both males and females. Some degree of genetic influence and hormones such as androgens can cause AGA. Research on the United States population estimates that about 50 million men and approximately 30 million […]
What is Trichotillomania?
What is Trichotillomania (Hair Pulling)? Also known as pathological hair pulling, Trichotillomania is the overwhelming repeated urge to pull out one’s hair. It can include removing hair from the scalp, beard, eyelashes, eyebrows, and, to some extent, from the pubic areas, leaving bald patches. This disorder is categorized as a mental health issue, classified explicitly […]
The Enigma of Retrograde Alopecia: Understanding Symptoms and Unveiling Its Mysteries
Hair loss, an affliction that touches the lives of many, manifests in various forms. Retrograde alopecia is a distinct challenge, particularly in the intricate landscape of male pattern hair loss. So, what is retrograde alopecia? What are its symptoms? What are its associations, and how does it develop? Defining Retrograde Alopecia: A Closer Look at […]
Preparing Patients for Hair Transplant – LPP Patients or Other Scarring Alopecia Patients for Hair Transplant Surgery (FFA, CCCA)
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 explain the optimal conditions for […]
What is Lichen Planopilaris AKA LPP?
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 anyone can develop LPP, usually […]