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The Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) Hormone & Its Role in Hair Loss

When testosterone converts to unbalanced levels of DHT, the hair follicle can become sensitive to the effects of high DHT and could lead to hair loss.

There are many factors that cause female pattern baldness. This guide will help you to understand. What are the real reasons behind the female pattern baldness?

Scalp Folliculitis refers to an infection of scalp hair follicle. The inflamed hair follicle presents as a small red bump around the hair root. Once the red bump turns into hard crust it can lead to severe discomfort and embarrassment. People also complain of pain and itching at the site of inflammation.

Trichotillomania is an impulse control disorder that involves recurrent, irresistible urges to pull out hair from one’s own scalp, beard, eyebrows, eyelashes, pubic hair or other areas of the body, despite trying to stop.

You're properly wondering how your hormones can affect your hair growth. Well, hormones have a surprising impact on your hair. Find out everything about it here.

Follicular Lichen Planus (aka Lichen Planopilaris) is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the scalp. Lichen Planopilaris may cause permanent hair loss and scarring due to primary Cicatricial Alopecia.

Most times, hair loss is usually a side effect of some of the medications we take. These side effects could take about 3 months or less to show up. But if these drugs are essential for your health, it gets harder. Find out how to handle these changes.

Male pattern baldness is a common condition 50% of men suffer. Ever wondered what's happening to your hairline and if there's anything that you can do about it? This post is for you.

Another common hormone disorder that can cause hair loss in women is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). This disorder leads to hyperandrogenism – a situation where your body produces high levels of male hormones. Learn about this hormonal condition and what you can do about it.

While some women say pregnancy made their hair feel and look better, others tend to experience more hair problems than usual. Pregnancy comes with its share of anxiety, stress, and lifestyle changes that can affect hair growth. Learn all about it here.

Periods of physical or psychological stress can cause your hair to enter into a prolonged resting period of 'telogen effluvium' where hair growth is drastically interrupted.

Extensions, wigs, and ponytails are to style, but could all the pulling and pressure on the hair be putting you at risk of Traction Alopecia? Find out here.