What Is Chemical Trauma? Do I Have It?

02.10.2007 in Uncategorized

Answer: Chemical trauma can be caused to the hair by bleaching, relaxing, perming or even dying the hair. The chemicals involved in these processes can damage the protein structure of the hair, making it brittle and often causing hair loss. As well as damaging the hair, these chemicals are also not good for the scalp and can irritate it.

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What Is Diffuse Hair Loss? Do I Have It?

02.10.2007 in Uncategorized

Answer: Diffuse hair loss is a gradual thinning of the hair as opposed to a straightforward bald patch and is the most common type of hair loss in women. The causes can be numerous and include stress, restriction of the blood supply, a poor nervous system and hormonal influences.

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What Is Folliculitis? Do I Have It?

02.10.2007 in Uncategorized

Answer: Folliculitis is a bacterial infection of the hair follicles and is fairly common as it can be spread through the use of clippers that have not been sterilised correctly. Without treatment, this condition can also lead to diffuse hair loss as the inflammation of the scalp leads to production of superoxide, which causes hair shedding. Though your hair will regrow, it may not be as thick as it was before.

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What Is Sebborhoea? Do I Have It?

02.10.2007 in Uncategorized

Answer: Sebborhoea of the scalp occurs when the scalp produces excess sebum, leaving the hair and scalp excessively greasy. It is a functional disorder of the sebaceous gland leading to the excessive secretion of sebum. This collects on the skin and in the hair forming an oily coating which can result in crusts and/or heavy scaling.

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What Is Pityriasis Simplex? Do I Have It?

02.10.2007 in Uncategorized

Answer: Pityriasis simplex is known more commonly as dandruff. It is characterised by the excessive shedding of the scalp’s epidermal cells, which leads to visible flaking or scaling. These scales can accumulate on the surface of the scalp in localized patches or more diffusely. The exact cause is uncertain, although the bacteria pityrosporum ovale and increased sebaceous activity have been suggested as factors.

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