Conditions & Diseases

Most of us worry about hair loss at some point — it’s a pretty universal concern. But for some people, the fear of losing hair, or even encountering bald people, can trigger intense anxiety and distress. This fear is called peladophobia.

Trichorrhexis nodosa is a common disorder of the hair shaft (the visible strands growing out of skin).

Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia (FFA) is a type of scarring hair loss that primarily affects the hairline on the scalp.

Trichotillomania is a psychiatric condition characterized by an unrelenting urge to pull out hair, most often from the scalp.

According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, eight million Americans and 125 million people worldwide are affected by psoriasis.

Can you get sunburn on your scalp? Absolutely.

Eczema is a common skin condition that causes discomfort for many people.

Itchy scalp is a common issue that can stem from dandruff, dry skin, allergic reactions to hair products, fungal infections like tinea capitis, or skin conditions like psoriasis or eczema.

Why is my scalp so dry? It’s probably the question that brought you here.

Lichen planopilaris (LPP) is a skin disease that can lead to hair loss.

Hair loss (often referred to as alopecia) has many causes. Alopecia is an umbrella term encompassing different types of hair loss, including male pattern baldness and patchy hair loss across the entire scalp or body.

Anagen Effluvium results in rapid and widespread shedding.