Hair Loss

A Comprehensive Guide to Drugs That Can Cause Hair Loss Certain medicines can cause temporary hair shedding by pushing follicles into a resting phase (telogen effluvium) or, less commonly, by affecting actively growing hair (anagen effluvium). Shedding may start weeks to months after a new prescription or dose change. Never stop a medication on your […]

Telogen Effluvium: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments Telogen effluvium is a type of temporary, diffuse hair shedding that happens when more hairs than normal shift into the resting phase. It often starts 2–3 months after a trigger like illness, surgery, childbirth, major stress, or a nutrient deficiency. Once the cause is corrected, shedding typically slows and […]

Scalp Infections: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments Scalp infections are conditions caused by fungi, bacteria, viruses, or parasites that can trigger itching, redness, scaling, sores, and sometimes hair shedding. Treatment depends on the cause—antifungals for tinea capitis, antibiotics for bacterial folliculitis, antivirals for shingles, and targeted lotions for lice or scabies. Persistent pain, pus, or patchy […]

The Impact of Emotional Stress on Hair Loss Emotional stress can trigger temporary shedding by shifting more follicles into the resting (telogen) phase, so thinning often appears about 2–3 months after a stressful event. In many cases, hair starts to recover once the trigger and overall health are addressed. Get medical advice for sudden patchy […]

Traction Alopecia: What It Is and How to Treat It Traction alopecia is hair loss caused by repeated pulling on the hair follicle, usually from tight or heavy hairstyles. It often starts as thinning and breakage along the hairline and temples. When caught early, hair can regrow once tension stops and inflammation is treated. Long-standing […]

Can a Receding Hairline Grow Back? In some cases, a receding hairline can improve, especially when thinning is caught early and the follicles are still active. Treatments like minoxidil, finasteride (for men), and FDA-cleared low-level light therapy can slow loss and support regrowth. If follicles are scarred or fully inactive, medications won’t restore them and […]

Effects Of Hard Water On Hair Hard water contains dissolved minerals (mainly calcium and magnesium) that can cling to the hair shaft. Over time, this buildup may leave hair feeling rough, looking dull, and breaking more easily. Using a chelating or clarifying shampoo, conditioning well, and improving your shower water quality can help restore softness […]

DHT Blockers: The Essential Guide for Hair Loss DHT blockers reduce the effects of dihydrotestosterone on scalp follicles, which can slow pattern hair loss in people who are genetically sensitive to DHT. Prescription options like finasteride are the best-studied, while “natural” ingredients tend to have weaker evidence. Most meaningful changes take months, and side effects […]

Types Of Hair Loss In Women Most women shed some hair every day—often around 50 to 100 strands. Hair loss becomes more likely when shedding noticeably increases for weeks, the part line widens, or patchy bald spots appear. Because the causes range from stress to hormones and autoimmune disease, a dermatologist can confirm the type […]

Vertex (Hill Area) Hair Transplant A vertex (crown) hair transplant restores thinning at the top-back of the scalp by moving healthy follicles from the donor area and placing them to match the crown’s natural swirl pattern. Most patients see early growth after a few months, with fuller, more mature results developing over 9–12 months. Success […]