Contrary to popular belief, not all hair-loss issues are genetic. In fact, hair loss can be explained by a wide variety of factors – including genetic reasons, hormonal levels and even psychological problems and stressors. Trichotillomania is one such psychological disorder. What Is Trichotillomania Trichotillomania is an impulse control disorder, which involves sustained hair pulling … Read more
The term alopecia is often used as a catch-all to describe hairlessness – but the reality is far more complicated than that. In truth, several distinct types of alopecia all exist, each of which has its own causes, risk-factors and treatments. Understanding this is key to understanding a potential diagnosis, and deciding which treatment avenues … Read more
The period shortly after pregnancy is fraught with the nervousness and stress of taking care of a newborn child. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the times in which women are likeliest to experience some form of hair loss. At best, that increases the stress of new parenthood; but at worst, it can lead to a … Read more
