does anesthesia cause hair loss
By Tamim Hamid

Does Anesthesia Cause Hair Loss?

Anesthesia itself is not strongly proven to directly cause routine hair loss. Hair shedding after anesthesia is more often linked to the larger surgical event: physical stress, illness, fever, blood...

which hormone causes hair loss in women
By Tamim Hamid

Which Hormone Causes Hair Loss In Females?

The hormone pathway most linked to female pattern hair loss is androgen activity, especially DHT, a stronger androgen made from testosterone. But the real answer is not always “too much...

tinea capitis vs seborrheic dermatitis
By Tamim Hamid

Tinea Capitis vs. Seborrheic Dermatitis: What’s...

Tinea capitis is a contagious fungal infection of the scalp and hair shaft. Seborrheic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory scalp condition that can cause recurring flakes, itch, and irritation, but...

is hair dead or alive
By Tamim Hamid

Is Hair Dead or Alive? The Science behind Your ...

Yes, the hair you can see and touch is biologically dead. More precisely, the visible hair shaft above your scalp is made from non-living, keratinized cells. The living part is...

Does Olaplex Cause Hair Loss?
By Tamim Hamid

Does Olaplex Cause Hair Loss?

Probably not in the way most people mean it. Based on the published literature, Olaplex is described as a hair-shaft bond builder, not a follicle treatment, so the better-supported concern...

how to tell the difference between cowlick and balding
By Tamim Hamid

Cowlick Vs Balding: How to Tell the Difference

A cowlick is a natural hair growth pattern. Balding is a progressive reduction in hair density and hair shaft calibre, most often from androgenetic alopecia. The easiest way to tell...

malassezia furfur on scalp
By Tamim Hamid

Malassezia furfur on Scalp: Causes, Symptoms & ...

Malassezia furfur is a lipid-loving yeast that commonly lives on healthy scalps, but it can tip into dandruff or scalp seborrheic dermatitis when the scalp barrier and immune response get...

why is my hair so brittle
By Tamim Hamid

Why Is My Hair So Brittle?

Hair usually turns brittle when the outer cuticle gets worn down and the inner cortex loses some of its protection. That tends to happen from repeated heat, chemical processing, friction,...