What is Lichen Planopilaris?

What is Lichen Planopilaris?

Most hair loss arrives quietly. It shows up in a photograph from two years ago, or in the way a part line widens so gradually that no single morning feels different from the last. Lichen planopilaris tends to announce itself another way. It often starts with sensation...
What Is a Hair Follicle?

What Is a Hair Follicle?

If you have recently noticed more hair than usual on your pillow or in the shower drain, you may have started asking a question many people never think about until something feels off: what is a hair follicle, and why does it matter so much? The answer goes deeper...
How Important Is Hair for Male Attractiveness?

How Important Is Hair for Male Attractiveness?

Exact statistics about the importance of hair to male attractiveness may not be something that medical science tracks, but People Magazine has been naming the sexiest man alive every year since 1985. Their conclusion: Hair is sexier than bare. The evidence? In the 40...
What Is Cicatricial (Scarring) Alopecia?

What Is Cicatricial (Scarring) Alopecia?

Cicatricial alopecia (also called scarring alopecia) is hair loss driven by the destruction of hair follicles. Scarring alopecia causes permanent hair loss since hair cannot regrow once the follicle is destroyed. What Is the Cause of Cicatricial Alopecia? Causes for...
Cold Weather & Hair Loss

Cold Weather & Hair Loss

The cold winds of winter are not stealing away people’s hair, but many people notice changes to their hair as cooler weather sets in. Increased shedding, dryness, and even dandruff can be signs the season is taking a toll on the scalp. Fortunately, there are simple...