How to treat alopecia totalis
Alopecia Totalis usually appears in two types: One being a fairly sudden and complete loss of all head hair. The other being a slower form which originates as Alopecia Areata and later advances to complete…
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Alopecia causing hair loss in dogs?
Although alopecia is a common condition in humans, many people are surprised to learn that stress or health related alopecia is common in our canine friends too Alopecia areata is an unfortunate type of hair…
Hollyoaks star Maxine Minniver battles alopecia
As many soap fans may be aware, Maxine Minniver (Nikki Sanderson) and Patrick Blake (Jeremy Sheffield) in Hollyoaks are currently embroiled in a hard hitting plotline on domestic abuse, but the sub-story of Maxine’s alopecia…
How to treat Alopecia Mucinosa
Alopecia Mucinosa is an abnormal accumulation of a normal substance, mucin, in hair bearing skin. For some unknown reason (thought to be related to our immune system) cells in the hair follicle produce an abnormal…
Hairstyles that can cause hair loss
Modern hairstyles, particularly those that require the hair to be pulled tightly, can have a devastating effect on the condition of hair. Image is important it makes a statement as to who we are and…
Alopecia Areata and Allergies
The body is a very complex mechanism and there are many causes that can upset the balance and put stress on the body. The skin is a delicate organ that supports the hair follicles and…
Alopecia areata and viral or bacterial infection
The skin and scalp are very sensitive not only to what is happening within the body but also to its surroundings. Infections whether viral or bacterial can have an adverse effect on the body and…
Male Pattern Hair Loss in Black Men
Afro Caribbean men suffer with hair loss just the same as men of any other ethnicity, however certain conditions such as traction alopecia are more common amongst those of Afro-Caribbean or African American descent. Traditional…
Eyebrow transplants using scalp hair
Eyebrow transplants are a fairly new phenomenon and have been successful in the majority of cases. Just like head hair, hair loss within the eyebrows can be genetic, however the most common causes are alopecia…
Alopecia Areata and long term chronic stress
Alopecia areata is loss of hair due to the autoimmune system attacking the hair follicles, causing them to shrink. The resulting appearance is of a series of round bald patches of varying size, which can…
Alopecia Areata and Localised Skin Injury
Hair loss can be due to a number of conditions and it is not just the head that hair can be lost from. Certain skin injuries can prevent the regrowth of hair in patches around…
Photography Collection puts the Spotlight on Alopecia
Daniel Regan decided he wanted to make people more aware of the condition using his photography. His idea was to show doctors the psychological effects of the condition through pictures. His black and white portrait…