May 2020

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What is Traction alopecia?

Traction alopecia is a form of non-permanent alopecia, or gradual hair loss, that results from a continuous physical damage to the hair shaft. It is frequently caused by hairstyles that produce a...
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hormones hair loss menopause

What is DHT and how does it affect hair loss?

Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is an androgen sex steroid and hormone that exercises a substantial effect over multiple tissues and organs of the body. These include the prostate gland, seminal vesicle, epididymis,...
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Post-partum hair loss

Post-partum hair loss

Pregnancy is a time filled with dramatic physiological and psychological changes for a woman. Unfortunately these changes do not end once the pregnancy is over and continue well into the...
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aging of hair follicles

Histopathology of aging hair follicles

Hair, like all growing parts of the body experiences aging. From thinning, to pigmentation, aging produces significant changes in hair follicles that are visible to all. These changes, although completely natural...
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