by Nitin Ranjan | Jan 9, 2015
Baldness, or Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is the common progressive balding that occurs through the combined effect of a genetic predisposition and the action of androgen on the hair follicles of the scalp. Female androgenic alopecia more often causes diffuse thinning...
by Nitin Ranjan | Jan 9, 2015
Head lice infestation (also known as pediculosis capitis, nits or cooties) is the infection of the head hair and scalp by the head louse. Head lice are spread by direct contact with the hair of someone who is infected. Animals such as cats and dogs do not play a role...
by Nitin Ranjan | Dec 30, 2014
Alopecia areata is a localized loss of hair in round or oval areas without any visible inflammation of the skin in hair-bearing areas; the most common presenting site is the scalp. Did you know? If occurring after puberty, 80% of patients re-grow hair. After the first...
