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 […]
ACell FUE Treatments May Conflict with Religious Beliefs
ACell FUE Treatments may cause a serious departure from some religious beliefs. ACell® is marketed as a wound healing enhancement for hair transplant surgery. What is not often understood by the patient is where the product actually comes from – the lining of a pig’s bladder. Products that come from animals have particular names in […]