Hair transplant surgery is a big decision for several reasons. The cost of the surgery is quite high and a bad transplant process can have a significant effect on the patient. Many men and women who experience hair loss are likely to be excellent hair transplant surgery candidates. Here are a few factors to consider […]
What is a head louse? The head louse, also called Pediculus humanus capitis, is a parasitic insect. Each year, more than 100 million people are infested with lice. This infestation is called pediculosis. Head lice are lodged in the scalp of humans, because they find all the comfort of an ideal habitat: high temperature, humidity and food. They feed […]
What is alopecia? The alopecia is a medical term for a hair loss leaving the skin partially or completely naked. The pattern baldness, or androgenetic alopecia, is the most common form of alopecia. It affects men especially. Hair loss is a natural phenomenon strongly determined by heredity. Other forms of alopecia can reveal a health problem or be caused by medication, for example. In Greek, […]
Alopecia areata differs from baldness, which causes hair loss (not hair) for mainly hereditary reasons. On this subject, see our Alopecia sheet. The alopecia areata: what is it? The areata causes loss of hair in patches, usually in the scalp. The skin of the skull retains its normal appearance, but is simply devoid of hair in places. It is also called alopecia in plates. […]
Pediculosis is a human parasitic infection that has been widespread and known for thousands of years. Lice are bloodsucking insects (which feed on blood), of which only three species out of the over 4000 listed are human parasites. Definition of pediculosis Pediculosis means an infestation with lice in humans. There are three types of pediculosis: pediculosis of […]