We have two types of hair, says dermatologist Elizabeth Houshmand. Vellus hairs, or “peach fuzz,” cover virtually our entire ...

part as a clear pattern of hair loss develops. Over time, as hair follicle damage intensifies, a widening part line can ...

Alopecia is an autoimmune disorder that causes non-scarring hair loss on the scalp and body that is experienced by almost 2% ...

In Part I of the review (July/August 2004), the anatomy of hair follicles, the diagnostic approach to diseases leading to hair loss, and nonscarring alopecias were discussed. In this article (Part ...

Hair loss affects millions of Americans, often causing significant emotional distress and impacting self-confidence. While ...

The hair loss may happen over night. The patch shows neither irritation nor any striking pathological findings. The follicle openings appear intact (Figure 3). The patches spread centrifugally and ...