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 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 […]
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 […]