early vs advanced hair loss
By Tamim Hamid

Early vs Advanced Hair Loss: When Theradome Is ...

Theradome (a wearable laser phototherapy device) is most effective in earlier stages of androgenetic hair loss, when follicles are still viable and miniaturizing. In more advanced cases, its role is...

causes, symptoms and treatment for tinea capitis on scalp
By Tamim Hamid

Tinea Capitis on Scalp: Causes, Symptoms, and T...

Tinea capitis is a fungal infection of the scalp and hair shafts (commonly called “scalp ringworm”). It causes patches of hair loss, scaling, itching — and must be treated with...

dandruff vs dry scalp
By Tamim Hamid

Dandruff vs. Dry Scalp: Symptoms, Causes, and T...

Although dandruff and dry scalp look alike, they’re in fact quite distinct, and knowing which one you have is essential to getting the right care. In this guide, we’ll explain...

does spironolactone cause hair loss
By Tamim Hamid

Does Spironolactone Cause Hair Loss?

Short answer is… not exactly. But if you’ve recently started spironolactone and are suddenly finding more hair in your brush, you’re probably wondering if something’s gone terribly wrong. You're not...

androgenetic alopecia in men and women
By Tamim Hamid

Androgenetic Alopecia in Men and Women: Signs, ...

Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is a hereditary, androgen-driven condition where susceptible scalp hair follicles gradually shrink (miniaturize), leading to characteristic thinning in men and women. Early diagnosis and scientifically supported treatments...

GLP 1 medications and hair loss
By Tamim Hamid

GLP-1 Medications and Hair Loss: What You Need ...

GLP-1 medicines like semaglutide and tirzepatide rarely list “hair loss” as a side effect. When shedding happens, it’s usually telogen effluvium triggered by fast weight loss, not direct follicle damage....

can birth control pills cause hair loss
By Tamim Hamid

Can Birth Control Pills Cause Hair Loss? How to...

Some mornings, you catch yourself in the mirror and pause—wait… is my ponytail thinner than it was last month? It’s a small shock that turns into a quiet worry. If...

can braids cause hair loss
By Tamim Hamid

Can Braids Cause Hair Loss?

Yes. Braids can cause hair loss when they’re installed too tightly, worn for too long, or made heavy with extensions. The medical name is traction alopecia. It’s preventable in early...