Role of Hormones In Hair Loss
Hormones are biochemical products produced by various glands located throughout the body. These glands release hormones directly into the bloodstream, spreading the chemicals throughout the body. Testosterone, the major male sex hormone, and other hormones that have masculinizing effects are made primarily in the testicles….
Genes In Hair Loss
Many people have believes that “hair loss comes from the mother’s side of the family. There is a slightly higher frequency of inheritance from the mother’s side but male pattern hair loss is a genetic trait that can be inherited from either parent. Research suggests…
Hair Loss in Men
Hereditary hair loss in men is due to the influence of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) on genetically susceptible scalp hair follicles. Hair follicles cycle repeatedly through the anagen stage that usually lasts 2-6 years and a resting telogen phase that last 1–4 months. Influence of hormone DHT…
Causes of Hair Loss
Hair loss is a most common problem which affects millions of men, women, and children. Half of adults both men and women will experience hair loss of hair by the time they are 60, To loose hairs between 50-100 is normal which part of the…
Embryology of Hair
Hair formation, hair follicle development is an excellent example of two distinct developmental processes: epithelial-mesenchymal interactions and pattern formation. The differentiated hair follicle contains 20 or more different cell types. Melanocytes, which are responsible for hair color is neural crest origin, and with aging, their…
Hair Growth Types
Ι) Lanugo hairs: In the 3rd month of pregnancy, smooth, colorless and soft hairs cover the entire embryo’s body which remains till few weeks before birth. II) Vellus hairs: It is fine, soft and barely pigmented hairs, usually 1 or 2 cm in long. Due…
Hair Cycle
There are 3 major growth stages: Anagen, Catagen, and Telogen Anagen: is the active growth phase of the hair follicles. Catagen: is the transition period between growth and rest. Hair continues to grow at a decreasing rate. Telogen: is the resting phase of the hair…
The Anatomy of Hair
Hair is a complicated structure. It is comprised of the root (or follicle) and the shaft (the visible part of hair). The root is enclosed in the hair follicle and ends down to the bulb. Dermal papilla cell is situated at the base of the…
Psychological Impact of Hair Loss
Hair loss is not only a physical issue; it can also have a significant psychological and mental impact. This impact may be more obvious for women but the effects on men should not be underestimated. Hair loss can result in withdrawal, anxiety, and depression. Research…
Medical Conditions of Diffuse Hair Loss In Women
• Obstetric and gynecologic conditions such as ovarian tumors, post-partum and post-menopausal states. • Iron deficiency anemia. • Thyroid disease. • Connective tissue diseases, such as Lupus. • Nutritional causes including crash diets, bulimia, protein/calorie deficiency, essential fatty acid or zinc deficiency and hypervitaminosis A….
