Posts Tagged ‘Alopecia’
A Guide to the Norwood Hamilton Scale: Understanding Hair Loss Stages
The Norwood scale (also known as the Hamilton-Norwood scale) is the leading classification system used to measure the extent of male pattern baldness, also referred to as patterned hair loss. Hair loss, or alopecia, means losing hair where it previously grew. Alopecia can affect your entire body or just your scalp. The Hamilton-Norwood scale was…
Read MoreWhat is Telogen Effluvium and Why is My Hair Suddenly Shedding?
Key Takeaways: If you have recently noticed you are shedding more hair from your head than usual, you may have a condition called telogen effluvium. In this article, we will discuss its symptoms, causes and treatment. What Is Telogen Effluvium? Telogen effluvium, also known as stress shedding, is a type of hair loss that occurs…
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