Posted by Gary, on August 13th, 2007, under TRICHOTALK by Gary Heron Trichologist
Question: What is Traction Alopecia?
Answer: Traction alopecia is hair loss caused by constant tension on the hair, such as that created by an over-tight ponytail, plaiting or through using too tight rollers to style the hair. The action of pulling on the hair over a long period of time results in the gradual shrinking of the hair follicle and so the hairs produced become finer and finer.
Posted by Gary, on August 13th, 2007, under TRICHOTALK by Gary Heron Trichologist
Question: How Do I Identify Seborrhoeic Eczema?
Answer: This condition is distinguished by redness and patches of scale on the scalp, usually near the ears and hairline as the oil glands become sensitive to the levels of male hormones or androgens in the system. Individuals have a genetically determined predisposition towards this condition and outbreaks can be triggered by stress at different ages in the sufferer.
Posted by Gary, on August 13th, 2007, under TRICHOTALK by Gary Heron Trichologist
Question: Telogen Effluvium - What Is It?
Answer: This condition occurs when the growing phase of the hair is interrupted prematurely causing the hair follicles to enter the telogen (resting) phase of the hair cycle earlier than normal. Two to four months later, following the normal cyclic pattern, diffuse shedding of the hair begins. When this happens there are not enough hairs left in the anagen phase, or growing phase, and the result is therefore diffuse thinning of the hair.
