Autoimmune, Not Cosmetic: Alopecia Areata
I just love the Oscars…the glitz and glamour, incredible gowns and drama. Maybe one day I can be a seat filler and check another item off the bucket list. Remember back in 2022 when the slap heard around the world became the focus of Hollywood’s most famous movie awards show? If you don’t, just Google […]
GLP-1s: Losing the Pounds and Your Hair?
GLP-1 receptor agonists (RA) have taken the healthcare industry and the public by storm. You can’t deny their popularity and expanding utility beyond diabetes and weight loss. We’ve gotten to know some the skin side effects appreciated with GLP-1s including the most famous “Ozempic face” but hair loss has also taken center stage. Restoring health […]
Curious About Hair Transplants?
Have you ever noticed more hair in the shower or that your scalp is a little more visible than you would like? Yes, I’m talking about hair loss. Just thinking about it stirs up a lot of emotion and makes people cringe at the possibility. The reality is most of us may experience hair thinning […]
Don’t Hate on Minoxidil
Don’t Hate on Topical Minoxidil Topical minoxidil, more commonly known as Rogaine, is often recommended as a part of a hair loss regimen. The funny thing is when I talk with patients about using topical minoxidil, many of them look disappointed and start to doubt me. However, I want to tell you that topical minoxidil […]
Got Hair Loss? It’s Alopecia
Got Hair Loss? It’s Alopecia! Every woman fears it, and honestly, most men probably do too, but maybe are more willing to accept it—hair loss or what dermatologists call alopecia. Alopecia is the medical term for hair loss but it’s more complex that what most people realize. Alopecia can be caused by multiple things. Think […]