Symptoms Telogen effluvium is a non-scarring, diffuse hair loss that occurs suddenly. More hairs than usual fall out all over the scalp hair. They are easily pulled out and left behind when brushing, showering or on the pillow. “Telogen” refers to the resting phase of the hair cycle, “effluvium” means increased hair loss see also … Telogen Effluvium
Background The “gluten” protein is a protein mixture found in many grains such as wheat, rye, barley, and spelt. Its high content of the amino acids glutamine and proline makes gluten resistant to breakdown by digestive enzymes in the intestines, which contributes to the inflammatory response. Gluten has elastic properties and is therefore an important … Celiac
Symptoms Usually beginning before the age of 20, the appearance of white patches is completely asymptomatic; the foci themselves exhibit neither itching nor scaling, are often bizarrely configured, and occasionally have darker pigmentation around the edges. A hereditary predisposition exists in one third (approx. 35%) of affected individuals. The spread is extremely variable, it can … Vitiligo (White Spot Disease)
Griseofulvin is an antifungal agent used to treat infections of the skin with dermatophytes (filamentous fungi). It is a fungal toxin produced by the mold Penicillium griseofulvum. What is griseofulvin? As a fungal toxin, griseofulvin has antibiotic activity against filamentous fungi, which mainly affect the skin and its appendages, such as fingernails and toenails. Griseofulvin … Griseofulvin: Effects, Uses & Risks
Circular hair loss is not a dangerous disease. However, for those affected, it is a great always associated with a great psychological burden, because the bald patches usually appear on the head and are easily visible to outsiders. What is circular hair loss? Outlook and prognosis With circular hair loss, the prognosis is good. The … Circular Hair Loss: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Definition of hair loss Basically, there are two forms of hair loss: effluviums and alopecia can be diffuse or circumscribed, scarring or non-scarring. Effluvium describes the loss of hair, which results in the loss of more than 100 hairs per day. Alopecia refers to the fact of hairlessness. This manifests itself in the form of … Hair Loss
Causes of hair loss The cause of this form of hair loss is an inherited sensitivity to the male sex hormone testosterone. This sensitivity shortens the hair growth phase and the hair follicles shrink. The shrinking follicles initially produce only short and thin hairs (vellus hairs). These can remain or fall out. New hairs can … Causes of hair loss | Hair Loss
Diagnostics Some forms of hair loss, such as circular hair loss and hereditary hormone-induced hair loss, can often be recognized by a glance diagnosis. In case of diffuse hair loss or unclear diagnosis, the hair, scalp and blood are examined more closely. Laboratory tests can easily detect chronic inflammation, thyroid gland dysfunction, anemia, iron deficiency … Diagnostics | Hair Loss
Male hair loss Male hair loss (male alopecia androgenetica) is the cause of 95% of all male hair loss. It is both genetically determined and influenced by age. It is based on an increased sensitivity to male sex hormones (androgens). As more than half of the men in Europe (60-80%) suffer from this more or … Male hair loss | Hair Loss
Hair loss in children Just as with adults, many different causes can lead to hair loss in children. Almost always the hair grows back completely, often without treatment. A rare cause can be genetic diseases. However, in these cases, other, more serious symptoms usually predominate, so that hair loss is secondary. More frequent is an … Hair loss in children | Hair Loss
Hair loss during pregnancy Hair loss during pregnancy is less frequent than after pregnancy. Due to the many estrogens, the hair usually becomes more beautiful and longer. However, some women experience hair loss especially in the first third of pregnancy. However, this is reversible and the hair will grow back completely. One reason for hair … Hair loss during pregnancy | Hair Loss
Most hair loss medications are effective for hormone-related hair loss (alopecia androgenetica). What all these drugs have in common is that the hair loss returns after discontinuing the therapy, so that a lifelong therapy is necessary. Therapy of hereditary hair loss in men A real miracle cure for hereditary hair loss in men does not … The therapy of hair loss
