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Hair transplant

By Dr. Ahmed Hafez

What is a hair transplant? Hair transplantation is a treatment option for men or women concerned about thinning hair or baldness. It is cosmetic surgery that transfers hair from where it is thicker to hairless areas of the scalp. Multiple transplant sessions are usually needed and this can be expensive. However, results are usually good and are permanent. How can I prepare for a hair transplant? Tell your surgeon about any past illnesses or medical conditions you have had, and any medications you take (including over the counter items and herbal remedies). Some medications increase the risk of bleeding. You

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Trichotillomania

By Sama Mohamed

Key facts Trichotillomania is a condition where people feel a strong urge to pull out their hair. Pulling hair out can temporarily release tension, giving a feeling of relief. You may find that stress triggers your hair-pulling, or you may do it when you feel relaxed. Trichotillomania can cause thinning hair or bald spots and other physical and psychological symptoms. Trichotillomania can be treated with psychological therapies, specifically cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), or other behaviour change strategies. What is trichotillomania? Trichotillomania is a condition where people feel the need to pull out their hair. It is a mental health disorder

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Seborrhoeic dermatitis

By Sama Mohamed

What is seborrhoeic dermatitis? Seborrhoeic dermatitis (also spelled seborrheic dermatitis) is a form of skin inflammation that usually occurs on the scalp, face or torso, in or around areas that naturally produce an oily substance known as sebum. Seborrhoeic dermatitis is also called seborrhoeic eczema, and can lead to dandruff. If it happens in infants, it causes cradle cap. What causes seborrhoeic dermatitis? Seborrhoeic dermatitis may be caused by an immune reaction to a microscopic fungus called Malassezia. Malassezia is normally present on healthy skin, around the areas where oil is produced, but some people develop an immune reaction to Malassezia for

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Male-pattern baldness

By Sama Mohamed

Key facts Male pattern baldness is hair loss and thinning of the hair that affects the hairline and top (crown) of the head. Male pattern baldness is a very common condition, affecting up to 1 in every 2 men over 40 years of age. Male pattern baldness is usually hereditary (genetic) and in most cases, it can’t be prevented. There are a few medical treatments that help to manage male pattern baldness and reduce hair loss. Your doctor can advise whether they are right for you. There are many advertisements for so-called ‘miracle cures’ for baldness. However, these are often

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Itchy scalp

By Sama Mohamed

What is itchy scalp? An itch is a skin irritation that makes you want to scratch. You can develop itchy skin anywhere on your body, including your scalp. The medical term for itchiness is pruritis. Your head might be itchy for many reasons. Knowing why your scalp is itchy can help you get the right treatment. What are the symptoms of itchy scalp? Different causes of itchy scalp have different symptoms, such as: flaky skin (dandruff) dry skin oily skin inflamed skin (red, swollen, and warm) raised or bumpy skin What causes itchy scalp? There are many possible causes of an itchy

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Ingrown hair

By Sama Mohamed

What is an ingrown hair? An ingrown hair occurs when you cut a hair and it grows back into the skin, causing inflammation. It can happen anywhere on the body that hair is removed from, such as through shaving, tweezing, waxing or using hair removal cream. Sometimes an ingrown hair can cause an infection around the hair follicle, known as folliculitis. Common places for ingrown hairs are: men’s chins, cheeks and necks women’s legs, pubic areas and armpits buttocks An ingrown hair occurs when the hair grows back into your skin, causing the area to become red, swollen and itchy. What

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Head lice

By Sama Mohamed

beginning of content   What are head lice? Head lice are tiny wingless insects about the size of a sesame seed that live in the hair of humans and animals where they feed on blood by biting the skin. Head lice commonly affect children but adults can also have lice. What are the symptoms of head lice? Lice often cause itching of the skin. Bites can cause the skin to become red and irritated, which can be made worse by scratching. You can see the lice and nits (eggs) if you look closely at your head and scalp. Nits look

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Folliculitis

By Sama Mohamed

Key facts Folliculitis is an inflammation of the hair follicles in your skin. Folliculitis causes painful red bumps each with a hair in the middle. Treatment of folliculitis depends on its cause. What is folliculitis? Folliculitis is an inflammation of the hair follicles in your skin. There are 2 types of folliculitis: non-infective folliculitis infective folliculitis What are the symptoms of folliculitis? Folliculitis causes painful red bumps each with a hair in the middle. These can become itchy or sore, and there may be pus. It can happen anywhere on your body where there ‘s hair. If an infection is

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Female pattern hair loss

By Sama Mohamed

Key facts Female pattern hair loss refers to thinning of hair across your scalp, which can get worse over decades as you age. Most of the time hormone levels are normal, but occasionally it can be caused by high levels of androgens (male hormones). There are medicines that can slow down hair loss, but it can take several months to see results. Some people find it helpful to use hair products to hide thinning areas. Female pattern hair loss can be very distressing and can lead to difficulties with self-esteem, but help is available. What is female pattern hair loss?

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Dandruff

By Sama Mohamed

Key facts Dandruff is flaky skin on your scalp and in your hair. Dandruff is a common problem that affects most people at some time. If regular shampoo doesn’t help or your dandruff is severe, you can try anti-dandruff shampoo. See your doctor if you have bad dandruff or dandruff that is not getting better. What is dandruff? Dandruff is when you have flaky skin on your scalp and in your hair. Sometimes the skin flakes can fall onto your clothes — usually over your shoulders. Dandruff is a common problem. Most people will have it from time to time.

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Alopecia (Hair loss)

By Sama Mohamed

Key facts Alopecia means hair loss, which can be from a single area or several areas of your head and body. There are many types of alopecia, such as male or female pattern hair loss and alopecia areata. Alopecia can be caused by many different things including stress, health conditions, medicines or damage to your hair. Sometimes hair will grow back, but sometimes it can fall out again or might never grow back. There are many treatment options for alopecia. They don’t always work and some people may need to learn to live with hair loss. What is alopecia? Alopecia

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