Can fibroids cause hair loss? Why African American women with these tumors may need to see a dermatologist for hair loss. Introduction Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous growths of uterine muscle and connective tissue (leiomyoma). Like keloids, uterine fibroids are a type of scarring disorder that is more common in people of African descent. Fibroids occur […]
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5 dermatologist recommended hair growth products – introduction It’s important to get a diagnosis if you are experiencing hair loss. These dermatologist recommended hair growth products, however, can be helpful for people with many types of hair loss as well as those who don’t have alopecia but who want more vitality to their hair. We
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Your hair and your heart are more related than you might think. Androgenetic alopecia, or male/female pattern hair loss, is the most common cause of hair loss. Its cause is usually genetic, but it can also occur due to hormonal problems. Although many regard the problem as merely cosmetic, the onset of this type of
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Dr. Dina Strachan is a dermatologist specializing in hair loss in New York City. As an expert in hair loss dermatology in a diverse, global city, she is experienced in treating many types of alopecia. In this article she discusses why hair dermatologists sometimes suggest a scalp biopsy for hair loss. “Why is my hair
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Revian Red or Rogaine? Both Rogaine, an over-the-counter drug, also known as minoxidil, and the Revian Red hair growth sytem, an LED red light therapy for hair growth device, are approved to treat familial hair loss. What is the difference between the two? Note: Some links in this post may result in us benefitting
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Body focused repetitive behavior is a self-grooming disorder that involved picking and pulling at skin, hair, and nails to the point of damage. It falls under the category of obessive-compulsive disorder. Names of conditions include trichotilomania (hair pulling), skin picking or neurotic excoriations, lip biting and nail biting. Dermatologists sometimes address problems that go beyond
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