What is a dermatologist?
Dermatologists diagnose and treat skin conditions like skin tags or atypical moles, hair loss, and nail diseases. To become a dermatologist you have to be medically qualified just like any other doctor, and then train in general medicine. A dermatologist will then work, research and train in a specialist area, developing expertise in a dermatological […]
How can I stop hair from falling out?
Hair falling out can be extremely distressing if you are losing a large amount of hair, or if it looks like you are. It is of course normal to shed up to 100 hairs per day. As there are 100,000 hair follicles or more on your scalp, this hair loss does not make a big difference […]
Why You Need A Dermatologist For Hair Loss – Not A Trichologist
If you are looking for the right person to treat your hair loss it’s important to know the facts so that you get the very best treatment available.
Is Your Hairstyle Causing Hair Loss?
A tight ponytail, cornrows or braids can look great. But did you know that wearing your hair tightly pulled back can eventually lead to hair loss? Hairstyles that constantly pull on your hair include cornrows, dreadlocks, hair extensions, braids, buns, ponytails and up-do’s that are tightly pulled. Even wearing hair rollers while sleeping can be […]
Is there hope for treatment of alopecia areata?
What is alopecia areata? This is a disease that develops when the body attacks its own hair follicles (where hair grows from), which can cause hair loss anywhere on the body. Many people who develop alopecia areata develop a round or oval bald patch on their scalp. The majority of patients who develop alopecia areata […]
Oral Minoxidil for Hair Loss: How This Treatment is Effective for Thinning Hair & Regrowth?
Are you struggling with hair loss and searching for an effective treatment option? Oral Minoxidil has become a popular solution for people facing hair thinning or hair loss. While Minoxidil is commonly known in its topical form (often sold as Rogaine), oral Minoxidil offers a promising alternative that’s gaining recognition in dermatology for its effectiveness. […]