I have recently been shedding hair for about 2 months and I’m noticing itching and redness on my scalp. Does this look like it’s just shedding or could there be something more serious going on. I’m a 21 year old male
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I'm sorry to hear about your experience, and I understand how frustrating it must be to still have a bald spot 10 years later. Hair loss from trauma, like having braids ripped out, can sometimes lead to a condition called traction alopecia, where the hair follicles are damaged due to tension or...
Retinol, even at medical-grade strength, is primarily used to treat skin concerns like acne, fine lines, and hyperpigmentation, and it works by promoting skin cell turnover. There’s no evidence to suggest that topical retinol can speed up or trigger androgenetic alopecia (AGA). AGA is driven b...
Hello I'm Dr. Wipawan Vathananai, a co-worker of Dr. Kulakarn Amonpattana, from BHI Clinic, Bangkok, Thailand. I think it's better to sleep without the eye mask if possible since it might cause pressure alopecia to the donor area. It would be great if you can specify which type of eye mask you...